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Silk – The Queen of Fibres
Silk – the most beautiful of all textile fibers is acclaimed as the queen of textiles. It comes from the cocoon of the silk worm and requires a great deal of handling and processing, which also makes it one of the most expensive fibers.
Top 3 Tips for Fast Drying Carpets
Greenway's equipment is specifically designed to leave your carpets as dry as possible. Here are some easy tips to speed up your dry time even further!
The History of Area Rugs
Area rugs of various kinds have been with us since the dawn of human civilization. From the first reed and animal skin rugs used by Paleolithic men, to modern machine-loomed wool area rugs decorating multi-million dollar homes, area rugs have been prized possessions of many a household.
Top Five Area Rug Storage Tips
How to store an Area Rug? Let us give you some quick tips to proper area rug storage...
Common Carpet Myths
There are a couple common misconceptions we here at Greenway run into on a regular basis. Unfortunately, sometimes these myths are propagated by under trained or poorly informed third party vendors. It's too bad because the people who lose out are clients who run into problems later on!
Area Rug Repairs
A quality hand knotted rug, if properly serviced, can last decades. But sometimes rug edges or fringes can be damaged by wear or the vacuum cleaner...
Naturally Dyed Handmade Carpets from Oaxaca, Mexico
I was just looking at some old photos and video that we took when we went down to Oaxaca City in Mexico to check out traditional rug weaving back in 2008 and decided to share this video with you.
Tips on Buying A Used Oriental Rug
Here at Greenway we've been cleaning wool area rugs since 1993 and have seen and cleaned all types, styles, and sizes of rugs.
What are VOCs?
VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds, are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids.
Why Does My Area Rug Smell Like Burnt Rubber?
If you have purchased a tufted area rug with a glued on fabric backing, chances are it may have a foul smell, like burnt rubber or gasoline.
Carpet Pooling & Watermarking Pile Reversal
"Pooling' and 'watermarking' are forms of pile reversal that can change the appearance of both wool and synthetic carpets. This is a very aggravating problem that can occur in any carpeting at any time in the carpet's life.
Pet Accidents can be SCARY Business!
Greenway is ready and able to help out when disaster strikes!
Carpet Stretching
A loose wall to wall carpet will not last very long because the primary and secondary backing will de-laminate and the carpet will lose its stiffness or tension.
Urine and Flitration Soiling Notice
When cleaning urine spots, there is a difference between cleaning the urine soiling and treating for odor.
What Kinds of Material Should I Consider When Purchasing Upholstery?
For cleaning purposes, we here at Greenway find that synthetic materials are the most durable and are the easiest to clean.