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Why Rug Identification is Important to the Rug Cleaner

There’s nothing impressive about a poor cleaning job or ruining a customer’s rug. Use rug identification to set yourself apart from your competition. Anybody can “not” know rug identification. Does your company want to be just “anybody”?

By understanding construction, you can solve problems, anticipate potential problems and better advise your customers on cleaning and repair. The customer will look to you as the expert. An expert is someone “very skillful; having much training and knowledge in a special field.” Ask yourself, “Am I an expert in rug cleaning?” In addition to having the knowledge, it is important to learn to handle complaints in a constructive, knowledgeable manner resulting in your customers gaining confidence in you as their cleaner of fine textiles. Also, superior product knowledge is not a marketing gimmick. It will increase your bottom line and enhance your reputation.

The key differences between a hand-knotted and a machine made Oriental rug are:

1. Look at the back of the rug. Warp yarns do not continuously run the length of a hand-knotted rug whereas they do run continuously in a machine-made rug.

2. Looking at the back of the rug, a hand-knotted rug often shows the weft yarns, while machine-made rugs do not.

3. Many hand-knotted rugs will have a kelim between the pile and the fringe, while most machine-made rugs will not.

4. The fringe on hand-knotted rugs is a continuation of the warps, while machine-made rugs will have fringe applied by machine.

5. Looking at the sides, hand-made rugs are overcast or serged by hand, while the sides of machine-made rugs are serged by a machine.

6. Look at the back. If material is glued or sewn onto the back, the rug is most likely tufted.

Most cleaners understand that rug identification is an important skill. However, they think it is difficult or impossible to learn, so they try to operate under the misconception that rug identification is not necessary for a successful rug cleaning business. Rug identification is not easy, but it can be learned. Some rug cleaning classes or training materials teach that rug identification is not important to successful rug cleaning, that it is merely a marketing tool. It is understood that you do not have to be able to tell the difference between a Hamadan and a Lillihan, both single-wefted rugs, to be a good cleaner; however, to be able to identify a hand-knotted from a machine-made rug, wool from cotton, and the myriad of potential cleaning problems associated with certain types of rugs, does require a certain level of rug identification skill. These skills will be developed and improved over time with effort, education and experience. Remember, rug identification is a lifelong pursuit and even the “experts” can disagree on a rug’s attribution.

This article was submitted by the experts at Master Rug Cleaner in Dallas, Texas. For more information on this topic or to find out about classes you can attend at a Rug Cleaning School. For more info please visit our website at: http://www.masterrugcleaner.net

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Master Rug Cleaner The source for training and certification for professional oriental and specialty rug cleaners. For more info please visit our website: http://www.masterrugcleaner.net

Mood Persian

How would you describe the difference in mood between Classical and Persian music?

btw, which do you prefer?

Classical music stirs the emotions,,Persian music is the emotions,subtle difference,I like both

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Four Tips To Add Pizzazz Using Area Rugs

Straightforward ornamental touches can actually make a difference to how a specific room looks, and the feeling it offloads. You can make a room more formal or even more informal just with the accent pieces that you choose to use along with the furniture. One such item that is commonly used for this reason is area rugs.

One way to deal with a mixture of furniture and decor that comes in several different colours that you want to use in the same room is to add area rugs that are patterned and include all the colours you wish to use in the room. This will draw together the colors and make the room look more cohesive.

You may also do the opposite. You can pick out a key color or two from a pattern and add rugs in those colors. You may decide to use blue area rugs to emphasize this color in your decor, as an example. This can make the room look a little less busy if you have some solid items mixed up with the various patterned items that are present in the room.

Though most of the people tend to use rectangular rugs, you may select from those of other shapes to make them rather more noticeable. They make octagon rugs as well as round area rugs and square area rugs. A massive octagon would be sweet in the middle of a room with a chat grouping on it. A tiny round rug can be pleasant in front of a sink, door, or bed just to give you a nice warm and soft place to stand.

The runner rug may be employed in a corridor to add a little color and style also. Sometimes these areas can be a bit plain and dull, but you don’t want to overdo things, so a nice accent like a rug might be the perfect compromise, adding a bit of interest to the hallway without doing too much.

As you can see, there are numerous different ways in which you can use rugs to add something to the look of your home, or create a little bit of unity when you have multiple pieces that are dissimilar in style and color. When you are ready to have a look for a new shag rugs, 360Rugs.com is a good spot to start. Check out their website for a great selection.
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Mr. Hess is a Social Media consultant and content syndication expert.  For more information on cotton shag rugs, please visit 360Rugs.com, retailer of name-brand home decor items.

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Buying Persian Rugs – 10 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Persian Rug

The question of whether or not you should buy a Persian rug over say, a Chinese rug is a simple one to answer. After reading the following 10 reasons as to why you should choose to purchase a Persian rug, you will be convinced that a Persian rug is the perfect rug for you.

1. There are over 60 different styles of Persian rugs and each individual style has hundreds of varying patterns and designs. What does this mean for you? This means you’re very likely to find a rug that you not only like, but that also matches your home or office décor.

2. Persian rugs last a lifetime. Yes, a lifetime! A genuine, hand-made Persian rug will last you anywhere from 3 to 5 generations. They last so long that your children might even have to inherit them.

3. Persian rugs are an investment. Just buy a Persian rug today and in just a few years, the appraised value of your rug will increase as it ages and becomes scarcer. The biggest increase in value is seen when a well-kept rug is decades old.

4. Persian rugs are known for quality. Nothing screams quality louder than a hand-made Persian rug that takes months if not years to design and weave.

5. Persian rugs are perfect for just about any room. The great thing about Persian rugs is that they make a perfect addition to just about any room and it isn’t difficult at all to find rugs with certain colors that match your home or office furniture. If you have plain and dull floors with nothing covering them, a Persian rug will make a world of a difference.

6. Persian rugs are well-known around the world. It’s true. Just ask your friends or neighbors if they’ve ever heard of a Persian rug and prepare to hear them say they have! Persian rugs have been around for over 2,500 years and the Persian people were to first ones in our Iranian history to begin weaving rugs.

7. Persian rugs add elegance to your home or office. Nothing can spruce up the look and feel of your home or office better than a Persian rug. Because of their intricate details and colors, your home will be left looking very majestic.

8. Persian rugs require very little maintenance. If you are cautious to avoid spilling anything on your rug, the only maintenance you’ve got to do is vacuum the rug once every two weeks to keep your rug in top condition.

9. Persian rugs can fit any budget. Genuine Persian rugs are by no means cheap. However, there is a great deal of variation in the prices which is influenced most by the materials used to make the rug and the knots per square inch. Browsing through are collection of Persian rugs, you are bound to find a rug that fits your budget.

10. Persian rugs are magic carpets. Use them to fly instantly to the destination of your choice! Okay, this one was a joke, but you get the idea – Persian rugs are high-quality, intricately designed pieces of carpet that last a lifetime.

About the Author

Hi, my name is Ben and I’ve been a rug enthusiast for as long as I can remember. My family and I own a wide variety of top quality, hand-made Persian rugs and we always LOVE buying new Persian carpets to place on our floors, giving our home a sense of elegance and class. We get tons of compliments about our rugs from guests who visit our home all the time!

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Persian Area Rugs, Adding Charm, Elegance And Value To Your Home

Persian area rugs have always brought color and texture to interior room designs. Often colors are combined within area rugs to bring uniqueness in the room’s atmosphere. It also serves to accentuate other color choices within curtains, furniture, and accents within the room. For instance, Mashad styled Persian Rugs can be found with a combination of darker colors like brown, black, and blue and it can be offset with lighter neutral colors like ivory, light brown and tan.

If you have neutral colors within your room, an antique area rugs with these combinations of color will pick up on the neutral, but would ground the room and make it seem more light and airy. Yet if you have a room that mostly displays the darker colors within this type of area rug, then the rug will pose as a fabulous texture and conversation piece. Keep in mind that there are so many options to choose from in area rugs. Although the carpet fibers themselves can bring texture, the shape of rugs can also serve as a point of contrast.

Persian area rugs are the best decorative choice – adding charm, elegance and value to your home. A beautifully crafted Persian rug in any room will dramatically change its focus and looks. You can use them to create an amazing focal point in a room or to remodel the entire décor. Elegantly designed Persian rugs make your hallways more inviting.

Area rugs come in all shapes, including square, rectangular, hexagon, octagon, oval and round. With the wide range of rug materials, styles, designs and shapes that are available, you are sure to find several that are just right for your situation.

The color varieties of genuine Persian rugs vary from dominant, rich hues to calm and soft color variations. Each area rug is unique and you can choose from different designs and patterns. Most of the authentic Persian rugs feature floral designs and geometric designs. You can choose from basic, complex and curvilinear patterns. The handmade Persian rugs last for many years and retain their beauty. Genuine handmade Persian rugs are made from wool material so they are strong and extremely durable.

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