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Why is Like New’s cleaning process superior?
Like New Rug Spa truly cleans your entire rug, not just what you can see of your rug. Our process includes a thorough dusting to remove solid soils, followed by complete manual shampooing of both the face and back of your rug using fiber and stain specific chemistry...
How long does it take to clean my rug?
Most rugs are completed and ready for delivery or pickup with 7-10 business days. Rug type and degree/type of soiling can extend this timeframe but this will be discussed during the initial inspection of your rug(s).[dipi_blog_slider include_categories="13"...
How often should your rug be cleaned?
Under normal wear we suggest cleaning your rug every 1-3 years depending on the color of the rug and the amount of traffic it receives. If you have pets or unusually high traffic a cleaning every year is recommended.[dipi_blog_slider _builder_version="4.23.1"...
Why can’t I use a carpet cleaner that uses steam cleaning for my oriental rug?
Cleaning a rug with a “carpet wand” used by professional carpet cleaners will only clean an area rug topically. The steam generated by carpet cleaners is caused by heat, which is not recommended for wool or silk rugs. Similar to cleaning a clothing garment, a...
Will water cleaning shrink my wool rug?
"No, water cleaning will not shrink your wool rug when done correctly. It's a common concern that wool rugs might shrink during the cleaning process, especially when water is involved. However, with professional cleaning techniques, this risk is effectively mitigated....
Oriental Rug Repair
We recently had the pleasure of repairing a very nice Anatolian rug for one of our clients. This beautiful example of a Turkish Village rug unfortunately had a lot of fringe damage. First things first! Before any actual repairs are begun on a rug, it is important to...
Sisal Rugs And What You Need To Know
Natural fiber rugs are relatively easy to maintain because dirt does not cling to the hard fibers, but rests loosely in the weave. As with all rugs, regular vacuuming is the best care you can do to keep the fresh appearance of your rug. If there is a binding border,...
I Bought A Viscose Rug, Now What??
Viscose, also called Art Silk / Bamboo Silk, is a soft man-made fiber developed in the 1800’s by treating dissolving pulp with aqueous sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide used to spin viscose rayon fiber. Boring, I know, but we are seeing more and more of this fiber...