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Viscose & Other Silk-Like Fibers in Your Rugs – What You Need to Know By Lynn Tall. Rug Advocate® Real silk (spun from silk worms) is a very expensive fiber. That’s why you can find so many types of less expensive imitation silk fibers in modern rug manufacturing....

Which Rug Customer Are You? So, are you the customer with the 20, 30, or 50 thousand dollar rug? The one of a kind rug that all of your friends admire? Maybe you are the customer with a 2, 3, or $400 rug and it is the only rug that goes with your décor in your Living...

Pre-Inspecting Your Rugs – What We’re Looking For. by Lynn Tall, www.rugadvocate.com  Pre-inspecting your rugs before cleaning allows us to determine a “best method” approach for each rug we care for. No two rugs are exactly the same, and no two rugs will be cleaned...

Piled Rugs vs Flat Weave Rugs – What’s the difference and why does it matter? by Lynn Tall, www.rugadvocate.com When choosing a new rug for your home, there are several things to consider - fiber type, size, pattern, and color. You must also consider how the rug will...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Shehady’s Oriental Rugs Hosts Rug Repair Class OMAHA, Nebr., October 20, 2017 -- Cameron and Megan Mayville, of Omaha’s Rug Cleaning and Restoration in Omaha, NE, were two members of a select group of just 15 rug care specialists from all over...

by Lynn Tall, www.rugadvocate.com The rugs in our homes certainly are an expression of our style and taste, but they also provide useful, practical functions: they act as a filter, help absorb sound, protect the floors beneath, and (literally) anchor our furniture....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Dry Concepts Hosts Advanced Rug Washing & Oriental Rug ID Class OMAHA, Nebr., March 14, 2017 -- Cameron Mayville, Owner of Omaha’s Rug Cleaning and Restoration, was one of several instructors that invited a select group of fifteen Oriental and...

by Lynn Tall, www.rugadvocate.com Wouldn’t it be nice if our rugs looked new forever? Of course, that can’t be, but there are a few things you should know about that may help you keep them newer looking for longer. Traffic Lanes Traffic lanes are caused by soils...

by Lynn Tall, www.rugadvocate.com When spills or pet accidents happen on your rugs, it’s very easy to just roll them up and put them in the garage until you’re ready to deal with it. Think twice before you do! More than just a visual embarrassment, spills and pet...