Comments for The Rug Chick Blog

Comment on Rug Repair Training – You interested? by admin

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:46:22 +0000

Mike – I will put you on my list – thank you. – Lisa

Comment on Pet Accidents Happen. Now What? by admin

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:44:53 +0000

Tony – the tufted rugs from Pottery Barn, the ones with the cloth backing, and not constructed to last a long time. So you have to be VERY careful in cleaning them. While the recommended method for cleaning wool rugs is WASHING them, the poor quality of the latex used to hold together these lower priced tufted products makes that tough to do. So, you need to SURFACE clean them, as you would upholstery, with either a hand upholstery tool, or a wand. You need to be very careful about the dyes (test for colorfastness), you need to watch for stenciling (ink that marks the designs before they are tufted and can bleed out when wet), and watch for delamination (sometimes the latex can just begin to crumble). These rugs are essentially disposable rugs – they do not last long. They do need to be cleaned, because they have feet/shoes/paws walking on them daily…but people who buy them usually are surprised when the cleaning cost is as much – or more – than the price of the rug to purchase… but what they do not realize is that these rugs, because they are poorly made, actually take MUCH longer to clean, and labor is the most important cost of cleaning any rug. These rugs have many hidden dangers for cleaners. Usually when my clients are educated about the shortcomings of being this cheap tufted product from China and India, they decide to buy a WOVEN rug instead of tufted (woven rugs are very affordable – and last MUCH longer). Hope that helps. – Lisa

Comment on Rug Repair Training – You interested? by Mike

Mike — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:56:34 +0000

Lisa,
I have a definite interest in attending a rug repair class whenever you can make the time to make it happen.
Please keep me posted.

Thanks

Comment on Rug Repair Training – You interested? by admin

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:12:24 +0000

Hi Haim – thank you for dropping by my blog. We get requests for drop by tours all of the time, which we have to turn down because of time issues (i.e. we need to work – LOL) – but I always make exceptions for Piranha Members. So just shoot me an email when you plan to be around at rugwarrior@gmail.com. I travel a lot – I’m teaching a big Piranha workshop on rug and fine fabric care with Jim Pemberton August 6-7 in Vegas, let me know if you are planning on being there. Look forward to meetings you. Us “rug” people need to stick together! – Lisa

Comment on Rug Repair Training – You interested? by oriental rug cleaning ny

oriental rug cleaning ny — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:56:40 +0000

Hey Lisa
It was nice to read the info about you, and your classes, i am a member with your company piranha (www.ethicalservices.com) i have a rug repair company based in Brooklyn NY, but i am planing on going to San Diego some times, would love to visit your facility.

Thank you Haim Shemesh
Sunlight fine rug care.

Comment on Pet Accidents Happen. Now What? by tony sarno

tony sarno — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:43:05 +0000

Lisa,how do wash rugs with a cotton or latex backing.llbean rug,potery barn rugs???

Comment on Why Wool Rules The Rug World by admin

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:19:24 +0000

Sylvie – any type of shelving will work, it depends on how much space you have. For us, having those wall systems let us put many small rugs up in a way that gave us more space, and made it very easy to see and find certain rugs instead of having them crammed on a shelf. You just need a system that has good air flow, and allows you to locate the rugs easily. Some shops organize by client last name, some by size, some by service done. It’s whatever will fit how you think about finding your rugs. Hope that helps – and thanks for dropping by my blog! – Lisa

Comment on Why Wool Rules The Rug World by Sylvie Lariviere-Traub

Sylvie Lariviere-Traub — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:50:01 +0000

Lisa,

I am a new member on your website and very excited about the information you are providing. I was looking at some pictures of your plant with the storage. We need to build shelves for rugs and I saw you system with hooks and pvc. Do you think this is the best way to store or we could also just buy metal shelving. Would appreciate your advice?

Comment on Why Wool Rules The Rug World by Sylvie Lariviere-Traub

Sylvie Lariviere-Traub — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:44:30 +0000

Hi Lisa,

I am the new rug chick of Ventura (a novice). I attended last year, with my husband Dan Traub, Jeff and Ruth rug cleaning course. I am not certified but I participated in all aspects. We have opened a rug spa last year to complement our carpet cleaning business as we felt it was a need here in the area. Unfortunately, there are too many carpet cleaning companies who clean rugs with a truck mounted. I help my husband with cleaning rugs, rugbadging and even pulling some heavy rugs from the rug bath. I do small repairs (I am good at sewing, making clothes, and all manual artistic work like painting, sculpting, and do cross-stitching). I am extremely interested in your rug repair seminar and would like to know more about reweaving (I have done some very small areas on some rugs). However, I do understand that your course will not include the weaving and reweaving. However, I am very interested and count me in.
Sylvie L. Traub

Comment on Rugs That Stink. by A GREAT Blog about Rug Care » Eco-Scrub – Environmentally-Friendly Cleaning

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:29:48 +0000

[...] http://www.therugchick.com/2010/07/rugs-that-stink/comment-page-1/#comment-625 July 8, 2010 | Joe | Tags: Area rugs, Dry rot, India rugs, mildew and mold, Oriental rugs, Pet urine damage, Rug dye migration, Rug odors, Rugs, Rugs and pets, Tufted rugs, Water damaged rugs. | No Comments » [...]