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.
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.
Chlorine Bleach vs Oxygen Bleach
The bleaching power of chlorine bleach is much stronger than oxygen bleach (commonly known as hydrogen peroxide) and can damage many fibres such as cotton and wool very quickly.
Why You Should Stain Guard Wool
Stain guards are not ‘bullet proof’ but they give us a fighting chance of rinsing those tannic acid spills out with little to no damage to the carpet.
What You Should Know About Protecting the Life of Your Carpet
Carpets today are designed to hide dirt and they have the ability to resist stains. The dirt in our carpet cannot be seen as easily as it can on hard floors.
Moth Damage – What’s Eating My Rug?
Carpets that are in dark, undisturbed areas (under couches, chairs, tables, etc.) are where we see most of the activity.