NOTE: We are accepting repair and cleaning of Oriental rugs and Carpets. We clean and service Oriental rugs for many dealers, and can provide the same services to private customers. We've been in busines for many years, and have an excellent reputation in the rug trade. Visit our Rug Repair and Cleaning page here. The best way to keep a rug clean is to keep it from getting dirty in the first place. Removing outdoor shoes when entering the house (as people do in most rug-weaving countries) is a good idea if this accords with your lifestyle. Bare-foot or sock-foot traffic is much gentler to a rug than a hard outdoor-shoe sole (or spike heel), and leaving your outdoor shoes at the entrance to the house tracks in much less dirt. Have your rug cleaned only when it really needs it. For rugs in some areas this will mean a yearly cleaning. Rugs in other areas can go several years and more without needing professional cleaning. To judge how dirty a rug is, try one of these methods:

It's easy to clean small rugs yourself. The process is best done in a utility room or garage (on a clean floor) or outside on a clean driveway or paved walk on a nice, sunny day: Always try to work on the spill so as not to increase the area of the spill. Of the most common spills, urine presents the most severe problem. It can cause severe color run in the rug, and the odor can be very hard to remove or disguise. Urine can also chemically damage the structure of a rug by making the foundation hard and less supple, and the presence of urine in a rug can help attract moths. Repeated wettings can cause the foundation of the rug to loose mechanical strength to the point where the rug cracks and breaks when rolled or folded. In case of a food spill or urine on a rug, the problem is much more easily handled if the spot is treated promptly, before the spill is allowed to dry. Blot up as much liquid as possible with paper towels or a clean, white cloth. Try to rinse out as much of the spill as possible.

A smaller rug can be taken outside and rinsed with a hose and cool water (try not to saturate the whole rug--it will take much longer to dry if you do). With a larger carpet, the corner or edge can be laid in a plastic dishpan and saturated with cool water or a bucket or plastic garbage can can be placed under the wet area of the carpet and cool water poured through the rug (make a hollow in the carpet over the container before you pour, and don't exceed the capacity of the container under the rug!). pool party las vegas march 2013Add about 1 cup of white vinegar per gallon to the rinse water--vinegar helps prevent colors from running and will help neutralize the urine odor.carpet cleaner for pet stains reviews After the rug has been rinsed, blot dry and sponge with rug shampoo or with the solution given below. pool cleaning pole parts

Let dry thoroughly (drying a wet area of a larger carpet can be hastened by arranging the carpet so that air can circulate both top and bottom--drape the end of the carpet across a lawn chair, or put a sawhorse or painted bench under the rug in the area of the wet spot). If a pet regurgitates on a rug, you are faced with removing a complex mixture of foodstuffs, saliva, and stomach acids. Depending on the foods involved, this mixture can actually work as a dilute dye to stain the pile a different hue. carpet cleaning equipment used truck mountIf a pet regurgitates or defecates on a rug, clean the area immediately by picking up as much material as possible with paper towels or with a clean, white cloth. If necessary, use a tablespoon to scrape up all the foreign material. Blot the area dry and immediately sponge several times with rug shampoo or with the cleaning solution listed below.

Don't scrub hard--too much manipulation of the pile can spread the stain. Sponge in the direction of the nap. 1/2 tsp liquid dishwashing detergent *Most Oriental rug dyes are acid-fast. By adding a little white vinegar to the wash water you make the wash water more acidic, and this reinforces the bond between the dyestuff and the wool in the rug, and so helps prevent the colors from running. Finally, sponge the area with cool, clean water to finish. Use absorbent towels or a firm, non-shedding sponge. Don't use a brush so stiff that it pulls fibers from the pile. Don't scrub hard at the pile. Sponge in the direction of the nap. Place some towels under the spot to keep floor or pad from getting wet. When the nap feels dry, check the back of the rug to be sure the area is completely dry.Here at Modernistic, we’re not just passionate about carpet cleaning, we have also studied the art and science of area rug washing; we call it Rugology! We know that each rug has its own individual character and cleanings needs, and believe in handling your rug with the best personalized care!

Over time, your area rugs are bound to endure a tremendous amount of foot traffic, and unfortunately become stained, ripped, dulled or discolored. Many area rugs are made from specialty materials that are hard to clean and repair, which means a DIY rug cleaning can not only cost you time, but could ruin your rug permanently! Worn out and damaged rugs can also be dangerous because uneven, buckled, or stray fabric in rugs can cause trips and falls. Modenistic use only the most innovative technologies when performing our area rug washing services! Instead of using mass production or automated washing tools, that lack attention and care, we use Centrum Force® state-of-the-art, advanced area rug washing equipment. It allows for the most delicate handling and thorough cleaning of even your most precious rugs.  Whether it is a machine-made rug or a priceless antique, we handle them carefully –  following our step-by-step process, allows us to completely renew your rug and deliver phenomenal results!

Our seven step, boutique style, full immersion area rug washing system, ensures each rug is hand washed and separately treated on an individual basis. The first thing we do is thoroughly inspect your rug. We examine the precise weave and fiber composition, check for dye strength, and look for at least 30 different conditions common to area rugs. Once your rug has been properly inspected and thoroughly examined by our team of certified technicians, then starts the most important step of the process, dusting. A powerful soil separator is used to dislodge the dirt and dust that is deeply embedded in the foundation of the rug before it is washed. A regular vacuum is not powerful enough to remove this deeply embedded dirt which can dull and scratch fibers, leaving wear patterns. Our modernized wash process continues with your rug swimming in a bath of clean water boosted with mild fiber specific, color safe cleaning products. Soil is removed by the easy shake up of the wash water without the harsh use of brushes that can damage rug fibers.

This light agitation relaxes the rug and allows the soil and grime to literally be massaged out of the fiber. Our hand wash process preserves the rug yarn and pile appearance better than the typical cleaning methods.  Our rug care specialists pay careful attention to detail and subject your rug to multiple stages of inspection, as it is cleaned, to guarantee a difference you can see, feel and smell. Once your rug has been washed, it is removed, visually inspected and rinsed off. It is then prepared for drying. Our drying process involves the use of a revolutionary Centri-Maxx Horizontal Rug Wringing Centrifuge to produce damp dry results in just minutes. Contrary to the traditional process, which leaves the rug stiff and may distort pile, this method results in the rug feeling and looking new again. The wet rug is rolled into the cylinder of the wringer and is spun at an incredible 900 revolutions per minute, evacuating the water in less than three minutes. We do NOT use heat in the rug drying process.