A customer recently brought a rug into our business and asked for some urgent help. When she lifted the rug, she was concerned to see an extensive amount of fine white powder beneath it.
Hi, it’s Ruthie from Arizona Oriental & Specialty Rug Care in Prescott, AZ, once again!
This rug had been in the same spot under her coffee table on her floor for a decade in her current home. Our client had changed the wood floors in her living room, and she wanted us to clean her rug before putting it back in place hoping this would resolve the powdering issue.
You can learn more about why you require the services of a Prescott Valley Oriental Rug Cleaner to resolve your problems here.
Tufted Rugs Explained by Prescott Valley Oriental Rug Cleaner
The rug style my client has chosen is known as a tufted rug. Creating tufted rugs involves guiding loose yarns through a cloth base.
A coat of latex glue is applied to hold these loose tufts in place, followed by the attachment of a piece of monk's cloth to the back of the rug to conceal all the glue, giving the rug a professional appearance when completed.
However, many people are unaware that, unlike hand-knotted area rugs, tufted rugs are not intended to last for several decades.
Latex on Rugs Doesn’t Last a Lifetime
Latex rugs have a fundamental weakness - they are made of rubber. When the latex glue breaks down and becomes powdery and globular, the powder works for working its way out of the carpet and onto your floor over a period of around 10 years. What the consumer discovered under her rug was latex intended to break down her rug tufts, which were not intended to happen.
Oriental Rug Cleaner in Chino Carries Out Rug Restoration
What are our options? If a tufted area rug shows these signs of wear, the owner has two options: replace it or restore it.
It's tough to find a suitable replacement, especially if you adore the rug. It isn't easy to match the precise proportions, colors, and patterns of your room.
Here, restoring your rug may be a preferable option, as you will enjoy it for many more years. Cut the rug's covering and chip away at the old, dried-up adhesive before properly cleaning it. The back of the rug is then given a fresh application of latex glue and a new piece of material.
Finding Oriental Rug Cleaning and Restoration in Prescott Valley
Arizona Oriental and Specialty Rug Treatment and other repairs, including fringe and side cord repair, provide tufted rug repair. Contact us if you would like a free estimate.
If you are searching for professional rug cleaning or rug repair, you can contact Arizona Oriental & Specialty Rug Care in Prescott or fill in the compact form here for a direct reply.
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Arizona Oriental & Specialty Rug Care serves Prescott, Prescott Valley, Sedona, Flagstaff, and much of Northern Arizona. We meet the highest standards in professional cleaning area rugs, with rug wash specialists having earned the highest training, including WOOLSAFE FIBRE CARE SPECIALISTS certification through the WOOLSAFE ORGANISATION. Such extraordinary certification ensures our client’s area rugs receive the highest quality care.
Give us a call for more information on area rug cleaning and restoration at 928-445-1718, visit our website at www.ArizonaOriental.com, or stop by Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at our rug washing facility at 565 EZ Street, Prescott, AZ 86301 (pick-up and delivery also available). 07-14-2020
