Persian Rug - Dry Rotted - Big Plants / Big Trouble

Plants and Rugs do not play well together. We see it all the time. Customer with a beautiful handwoven Persian or Oriental Rug that has a huge hole right through the rug.

Leaving potted plants on top of a rug can be a very expensive mistake, depending on the rug. Over time, water seeps through the pot and creates moisture in the rug. Often times this is a very slow process, however once the damage is finally spotted, it is far too late for the rug.

The moisture from the plant will create tiny mold spores which slowly eat away and deteriorate the rugs foundation. Sometimes the area affected will turn brown and stiff to the touch. Most times, the fibers are so weak they will just break apart and shred to pieces.

There is no way to "fix" a dry rot problem. Once the rugs fibers have deteriorated your best hope would be a repair job to fix the patch that has been dry rotted, but in many cases the damage is beyond repair and/or too costly in reference to the rug in question.

Below are some pictures of a recent rug we received a call for. This customer called us in for area rug cleaning nyc and upon inspection we were able to discover a 9 inch hole straight through the rug which was a result of dry rot from watering a plant on top of the rug.

The customer was shocked to find the hole there and we explained to her how it happened. In this case, the rug is a very old and valuable piece that the customer would like to save. We took the rug back to our facility for repair, which will entail re-weaving the rug using a variety of weaving and knotting techniques, recreating the missing warp and wefts on a loom and matching the original design as best as possible.

Once the rug repair has been completed we will then make sure all repairs are secure and wash the entire rug. The end result should show little to no signs of the dry rot ever occurring.

Persian Wool Area Rug - Attacked By Moth

We get a lot of calls from customers who have been the unlucky victims of a moth attack on their precious area rugs.

Sometimes the damage can be devastating and depending on how much time the moth had to feed on the rug, sometimes the damages cannot be repaired.

At PureGreen we offer several different options to treating a moth damaged rug. Typically we will first inspect the rug for damages. A lot of time the fibers will be very loose and to the untrained eye the rug may seem okay, but shake it up a little and all you may find chunks of wool falling off the rug.

Wool is the main food source for moth larvae, these tiny worm like insects will feast on a Persian rug and love every second of it. Our NYC Rug Cleaning technicians can help identify any potential moth problems and provide you with the best solution to the problem.

To treat the rug for moth damage, we will give the rug a lime wash. This highly acidic wash is safe for the rug and will ensure that no moth larvae will remain inside of the rug. After the lime wash we inspect to make sure no larvae remain before we apply a moth proofing treatment onto the rug. This non-toxic repellent will ensure that no more moth will be attracted to this rug.

Lastly, we offer area rug repairs for any damages resulted from the moth. We can patch holes, recolor dyes and re-stitch the binding to make it look like your rug was never attacked.

See picture below for a recent customer of ours who had their beautiful Persian Rug attacked by moth. Luckily they caught on to it fairly quickly before it became really bad. They have a hole about the size of an apple on the rug which we will be able to repair for them.

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Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning in New York City

One of the many services we offer is a truly Green Carpet Cleaning method using our triple planetary rotary brush system and encapsulation cleaning agents.

For most of our commercial carpet cleaning clients, this is the preferred method of cleaning for several reasons.

1. Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning dries very quickly, so less chance of tracking dirt right after cleaning
2. Stops recurring stains from popping back up
3. Prevents Wickback
4. Carpets stay clean on average 50% longer.
5. Truly Green Approach due to the low amount of cleaning agents used

Often times we can really surprise our clients using our encapsulation cleaning system. At times where some of our customers have thought there is no hope left for their carpets, we were able to really impress them by restoring the carpets and saving their money on what it would cost to have new carpet installed.

For facilities that are very high traffic, we offer complete carpet cleaning maintenance customization to fit both your budget and cleaning needs. Our technicians can provide free demonstrations on our carpet cleaning process.

If you would like a free carpet cleaning NYC demonstration please call 866-987-7873 and ask about our maintenance programs!

Check out our quick video below of a recent job. Not the best video but shows a little bit of what we can do!

Tibetan Rug - Dog Urine

Here is a nice Tibetan Rug we received from one of our customers. This rug is an 8x10 and 100% wool. Unfortunately the customers dog has been using the rug as a bathroom, marking it in the same spot over and over.

The urine has been sitting in the rug for quite some time and as a result has distorted and burned the wool. We took the rug back to our shop for a deep cleaning and soaking to flush out all the urine and neutralize the odors.

Our  NYC Area Rug Cleaning soaking process allows for a full penetration of enzymatic solutions into both sides of the rug in order for a complete and thorough cleaning.

Severe urine stains such as this one can be tricky to handle. Using the wrong products can permanently set the stain and sometimes removing the stain can lead to bleaching, or color runs. Sometimes complete removal of the stain is not possible and color restoration will be needed to fully restore the rug.

In the above example, this rug was deep cleaned and soaked using enzymes. The end result is a clean rug, however some discoloration is still visible. The next step is to treat the discoloration and restore the color back to its original condition.

Have a rug problem that you need help with? Give us a call today and we would be happy to help!
PureGreen - 866.987.7873

Worlds Most Expensive Area Rug

In 2008 this rug was sold for a whopping $4,450,000!

This makes this the world most expensive area rug. The rug is credited to be an Ishafan Silk rug dating to the 1600's

Part of the reason why it sold for such a high value is because it was in great shape for its age. It is fully in tact with almost no end loss at all.

Silk Area Rug and Doggy Accidents

One of our customers called in really worried because her dog got sick and had a major accident on her beautiful silk handwoven Persian rug.

This rug was a very valuable one and she was concerned that it would not be able to be fix. She sent the rug into our shop for our deep area rug cleaning process and specialty stain removal treatment.

She was very pleased with the results of the cleaning and we were able to restore her rug to pristine condition. No sign of the stains whatsoever!

Persian Rug Cleaning in NYC is a skill and should not attempted by someone who does not have the sufficient knowledge and experience. Attempting to clean this rug improperly would have possibly set the stain and made it that much more difficult to get it out.

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Area Rugs - How to Properly Store Them

One of our customers recently called in saying that their rug has been attacked by moths and they desperately needed our help. When we got to her home, we took a look at the damage and determined that it rug was far to deteriorated for anyone to be able to fix.

The best we could do was cut off a piece and rebind repair and clean the oriental rug, saving approximately 40% of the rug.

This was a severe case of not understanding the dangers of improper rug storage, so we thought we would share some information that may come in handy.

When storing rugs ALWAYS,  make sure you have the rug cleaned by a professional first! A dirty rug carries lots of dust, bacteria, dead skin cells, and small food particles. This will no doubt, attract many unwanted critters to the rug and you can be in for a big shock when you unravel it.

Always, wrap a clean rug in acid free breathable paper. This will keep it safe from any outside elements and also allow the rug to breathe. Natural fibers such as wool, naturally retain a moisture content. If you wrap these rugs in plastic bags, there is no where for the moisture content to go and over time it will build up and you can create a mildew problem for the rug. Acid free paper will keep it dry and safe.

Store rugs in a cool and dry environment. Basements are not a good location to store your area rugs because  they often times become very humid. The same goes for attics. An overly humid environment can cause the rug to absorb much of the water from the air and this can create odor issues.

When rolling your rugs, always roll with the nap, the long way. You dont want to fold the rug because this can create pile damage if left for extended periods of time.

As an added protection you can opt for moth proofing your rug. We always recommend moth proofing your area rugs when you plan on placing them in storage. This will deter any moths who may view your area rug as a pleasant treat :P

So to sum it all up in 5 steps:
1. Clean the rug before placing in storage
2. Use breathable acid free paper to wrap
3. Store in a cool and dry environment
4. Roll with the nap
5. Opt for a moth proofing treatment.

We hope this helps for anyone who might be thinking about placing their rugs in storage. Follow these steps and you can rest assured your rugs will make it through the storage period gracefully!