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process today is the modem version of the way these natural
fiber wool rugs were cleaned through the ages. First we
do a dusting. Years ago, beating a rug with a carpet beater
was the way to remove the dust. Unfortunately, that often
broke the fibers, particularly in very old valuable rugs.
Today, we use soft compressed air and modern tools to
lift the many pounds of dust and dry particles to the
surface and out of the rug. We do this on the front surface.
We dust the back then the front removing all the dry particles.
We then test the rugs for color bleeding. If the rug
is determined to be a bleeder, a color block is applied
to lock in the color.
In step three, the rug is submerged in the fresh water
wash pool. Here we actually hand wash the
rug with all natural cleaners while fresh water is continually
rising the rug.
The next step is optional. To thoroughly remove the
most difficult odors, we can do a decontamination bath.
During this safe bath, heavy rollers go back and forth
over the surface of the rug, forcing the fibers to release
the deeply imbedded odor and then drink in fresh water.
(There is an extra charge for this process. Please ask
when calling for an estimate.)
Rinsing is very important. We thoroughly rinse the
rug to remove the entire residue out of the rug making
your rug look and feel clean!
After a final rinse the rugs are hung in the air to
dry. The triple level of fans and climate control assure
this is a quick and thorough drying process. Next, we
work on cleaning the fringe, restoring it to its original
color and luster. The last step, when the rugs are dry,
is the grooming of the rug pile and fringe.
Finally, each rug is individually wrapped and ready
for delivery. We will help you place the rug in your
home too.
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