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Orientals, Persians, Karastans and other Area Rugs, by Lisa Wagner

  1. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: TOP 100 THREADS of this AREA RUG FORUM

    TMF Area Rug Drying Racks http://www.truckmountforums.com/lisa-the-rug-chick-chatter/12312-area-rug-dry-racks.html Top 10 Tips for Area Rug Care...

    Started by Rob Allen, 02-06-2010 10:26 PM
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  1. My newest blog, Obama got a new rug!

    Hey all, I just did a blog about Obama's new rug, come on over and take a peek and tell me what you think. ...

    Started by Dusty, Yesterday 07:53 PM
    new rug, obama, rug blog, rug cleaning
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 40
    Today 10:06 AM Go to last post
  2. Wool rugs and HEAT don't mix

    Just a quick FYI... for any of you using a truck mount on WOOL. Had a recent cleaner who tested, used a dye stabilizer from CTI, cleaned one rug...

    Started by LisaWagner, 08-27-2010 09:45 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    08-30-2010 07:33 PM Go to last post
  3. A $3000 Mess..........

    I posted a few days ago about a urine saturated handmade wool rug (please see "This Rug Really Stinks"). Thanks, Scott Warrington, for your help. I...

    Started by Owner FOSC, 08-23-2010 06:18 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 174
    08-27-2010 09:41 PM Go to last post
  4. Water Broom Where do i get one

    hey i see this guy in florida and wander about the item he was using. Does anyone know where to get one of these. Please let me know. hopefully...

    Started by Jeffdzr, 08-26-2010 11:33 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-26-2010 01:03 PM Go to last post
  5. This rug really stinks.....

    Please see the photos. This area rug is dog urine saturated all around (not too much in the middle because it came from under a dining table). We...

    Started by Owner FOSC, 08-19-2010 09:39 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 83
    08-25-2010 09:17 AM Go to last post
  6. Reminder that VISCOSE RUGS SUCK....

    More and more of these rugs are being sold to consumers... take a look, because you are going to have these cross your path: It is fake silk...

    Started by LisaWagner, 05-27-2010 11:08 PM
    rug cleaning, rugs, viscose rugs
    • Replies: 9
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    08-20-2010 02:05 PM Go to last post
  7. Rug Rack Beams

    Hi I only do a small number of rugs a week at the moment, but to help dry them I'm having a couple of frames made at a local metal fabricator to...

    Started by Eddie Rhone, 08-05-2010 03:25 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    08-17-2010 02:52 AM Go to last post
  8. Area Rug Dry Racks

    I will have 5 racks made by the end of the week! Picutres will be coming soon!

    Started by steve lillard, 05-17-2010 08:16 AM
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    ez tower, rug drying
    • Replies: 27
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    08-17-2010 02:49 AM Go to last post
  9. When Badgering goes BAD...

    Okay - those of you using a Rug Badger to dust - I'm sure you know this already, but be careful about the edges, and careful on any very flexible...

    Started by LisaWagner, 08-14-2010 12:50 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    08-17-2010 02:40 AM Go to last post
  10. Glued On Fringe!

    I cleaned a 9 x 12 tufted wool rug yesterday with glued on fringe! Not a single stitch to hold it in place - what are they thinking?!? :eek: ...

    Started by Jeff Madsen, 08-08-2010 10:23 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 72
    08-10-2010 09:40 PM Go to last post
  11. Whats the best pad for this floor?

    Engineered wood floor with radiant heat - 10x14 rug - whats the best pad to use here - no rubber from what I understand. machine made high end...

    Started by the rugman, 08-07-2010 05:47 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    08-10-2010 08:29 AM Go to last post
  12. Silk Rugs - what to do...

    Silk rugs - as we've addressed here - are VERY tricky textiles to handle. We went to this in depth on a past SILK RUG POST HERE...

    Started by LisaWagner, 07-23-2010 07:44 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-07-2010 09:56 PM Go to last post
  13. Buckled rug

    One of our techs comes back from a customers house and says that the area rug she wanted cleaned couldn't be moved because it's under a baby grand...

    Started by matthewfiles, 07-27-2010 05:37 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    08-01-2010 08:52 PM Go to last post
  14. Moved: TMF Area Rug Drying Rack in use

    Started by Rob Allen, 07-31-2010 02:16 PM
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    07-31-2010 06:03 PM Go to last post
  15. custom wool rug orange look coming through rug

    a client has a nice big custom gun tuffed rug latex on back rug cream and blue color has been cleaned by other companies i was called out to look at...

    Started by Kimgil, 07-29-2010 06:03 PM
    oriental rug washing, oriental rugs, rug cleaning
    • Replies: 4
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    07-30-2010 07:25 PM Go to last post
  16. Recommendation on SUMP PUMP for area rug wash pit?

    I need recommendations on a good sump pump to buy for my area rug wash pit?

    Started by miamiron, 07-30-2010 10:31 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-30-2010 07:24 PM Go to last post
  17. Bleeding oriental

    Client dropped off oriental with lots of dark reds and a little white, claimed the competeition cleaned it and let her p/u wet! I'm...

    Started by Bud B, 07-25-2010 12:20 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-27-2010 12:10 AM Go to last post
  18. I feel somewhat dishonest about subbing out rugs

    I have decided to let the pros do it for now, or until I can build a better place to clean rugs.. but for some reason i feel somewhat dishonest...

    Started by leofry, 06-10-2010 11:01 AM
    • Replies: 10
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    07-24-2010 02:09 PM Go to last post
  19. Rugs That Stink...

    The best way of removing odor causing elements from rugs is WASHING them. Surface-cleaning with a portable or truck mount does not cut it. ...

    Started by LisaWagner, 07-07-2010 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 108
    07-08-2010 12:12 PM Go to last post
  20. Moved: Hot Dog Eating Contest SCANDAL!

    Started by LisaWagner, 06-29-2010 11:31 PM
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  21. Oriental Rug Repair - you wanna learn?

    It takes a certain kind of person to be good at rug repair - because it takes attention, understanding of construction, an eye for color, and the...

    Started by LisaWagner, 06-26-2010 10:09 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    06-26-2010 10:09 PM Go to last post
  22. Ninja Area Rug

    Some people just have too much time on their hands. What's in a rug? I'm not a 100% sure but I think it was Lisa :D

    Started by Rob Allen, 06-24-2010 12:04 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    06-24-2010 04:25 PM Go to last post
  23. Lightbulb Pit Washing a Rug

    Here are some pics I am taking of pit washing a urine filled wool rug. I had the customer sign a release form in her own words. I then proceeded with...

    Started by Rob Allen, 06-16-2010 11:27 AM
    • Replies: 13
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    06-21-2010 03:14 PM Go to last post
  24. Rug auctions for $9.8 million.... that's GINORMOUS moolah!

    It's a beautiful piece... and shows that the investment textile industry is on the upswing... a BIG upswing. Here's the article on Oriental...

    Started by LisaWagner, 06-19-2010 08:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    06-21-2010 03:10 PM Go to last post
  25. Exclamation Lisa's RUG WORKSHOP in Vegas - wanna come?

    This is a Piranha Marketing symposium, but since I'm here helping TMF readers on rugs every week, I thought I'd let a few of you slip in if you are...

    Started by LisaWagner, 06-14-2010 02:31 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    06-19-2010 03:19 PM Go to last post
  26. Oxifresh In Home Rug Cleaning?

    I was just asked by a carpet retailer in Denver about the Oxifresh company. So I went to their website, and found the following statement about...

    Started by rick, 06-17-2010 02:36 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    06-17-2010 02:36 PM Go to last post
  27. Oushak Rugs and linear markings

    Washed two new Oushak rugs a few days ago I did not take pictures unfortunately. But what happened was there were Bright green stripes that showed...

    Started by Rug Washer, 06-13-2010 08:32 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    06-14-2010 09:28 PM Go to last post
  28. Question Silk Carpets

    What is the best way to clean silk carpets? How do you tell if they are real or artificial silk?:AddEmoticons04259:

    Started by DiGi, 05-19-2010 03:36 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    06-10-2010 11:03 AM Go to last post
  29. Holes in a rug

    The dog ate all the way through. Is there a way to fix this and how? They have an matching piece of carpet that is extra. Sorry about the second...

    Started by Matt Strader, 05-29-2010 11:58 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    06-10-2010 01:16 AM Go to last post
  30. Drying rack "hump"

    So I cleaned an 8x11 rug in the wash pit. A tufted rug with a sewn on back. Good quality. Hung it on the drying rack to dry and when I laid it out...

    Started by lmullica, 06-02-2010 09:31 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    06-09-2010 08:37 PM Go to last post
  31. Curling rug

    Picked up a runner today - handmade (probably Persian). It got wet from a leaking garden hose on one end. It statred to dry and is curling up on the...

    Started by the rugman, 05-23-2010 07:59 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    06-08-2010 10:42 PM Go to last post
  32. Ever seen this before?

    Took in some rugs from a fire damage - pretty good shape. Found this on the back of the fringes. Fringe tape.

    Started by the rugman, 05-24-2010 02:45 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    05-28-2010 10:45 PM Go to last post
  33. Need Help with this rug, customer wont take no for an answer

    hey, here is the rug 8 x 11 hand made rayon

    Started by Jeffdzr, 05-20-2010 12:16 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 253
    05-23-2010 12:38 PM Go to last post
  34. Stop cleaning rugs!!!!

    I have officially stopped cleaning wool rugs in peoples homes. I will offer free p/u and d/o for them and take them to a specialist. I have a deal...

    Started by Matt Strader, 05-12-2010 10:32 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 333
    05-16-2010 08:34 PM Go to last post
  35. A Nasty Rug I'm Cleaning Off Site

    Lady called today for a rug cleaning. She told me she tried to clean herself and left outside to dry then it rained on it. Smells like mildew and...

    Started by Jason Whaley, 05-04-2010 12:22 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 444
    05-15-2010 02:33 AM Go to last post
  36. Wash Pits for Dummies (not YOU of course, you are SMART!) :)

    Okay - I wrote this over on ICS - and it's too late to rewrite it in a "fresh" way - so please forgive me. I'm going to go deeper on this topic but...

    Started by LisaWagner, 09-16-2009 01:12 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    05-12-2010 10:02 AM Go to last post
  37. Angry ChemDry cleaning a Persian rug video. What do you think Lisa?

    What do you think of the way ChemDry cleans wool area rugs? Notice he says he uses like 90% less water than steam cleaning. Who is he kidding?? ...

    Started by Rob Allen, 10-05-2009 05:44 PM
    • Replies: 14
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    05-11-2010 10:41 PM Go to last post
  38. Oriental overvew and question

    I am sure these have been answered.. but here goes Lisa or anyone else.... I plan to really look them over and to colorfast test... before i...

    Started by leofry, 04-29-2010 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 246
    05-11-2010 11:52 AM Go to last post
  39. Urine smell in wool machine woven rugs

    what should i do to remove odor from these rugs.

    Started by leofry, 04-30-2010 11:32 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 245
    05-11-2010 11:48 AM Go to last post
  40. Rug Cleaning De-Mystified

    I unfortunetely was not able to attend this class. Wondering if anyone got this course? How was it?

    Started by bensurdi, 03-24-2010 03:40 AM
    • Replies: 14
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    05-07-2010 12:34 AM Go to last post
  41. Question Yellow remains on wool rug after cleaning

    Can we use anything strong enough to remove the yellow stains that will not damage surrounding colors? Such a Yellow Outs? (peroxides)

    Started by Rob Allen, 04-22-2010 06:03 PM
    • Replies: 15
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    04-30-2010 08:46 AM Go to last post
  42. Stark rug flooded - yellowed, need some help

    Picked this very large stark rug up from a flood. Class 1 but may have been wet for a few days - weekend home barely used. Got it the shop and...

    Started by the rugman, 04-24-2010 09:18 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 172
    04-30-2010 07:52 AM Go to last post
  43. Unhappy cat pee on a wool rug?

    Someone called me about getting a wool rug clean that has been soaked with cat pee. Apparently the house cats decided they needed to teach the...

    Started by grimel, 04-22-2010 05:54 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 293
    04-28-2010 04:34 PM Go to last post
  44. Thumbs up Top 10 Tips for Area Rug Care (Print and give to customers)

    I think it would be cool to have a top 10 Area Rug care Tips to print or put on websites/printed materiel. I will re-edit as we build a perfect Top...

    Started by Rob Allen, 01-22-2010 11:07 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 434
    04-27-2010 08:19 PM Go to last post
  45. Room Fresheners and Latex stinkers

    I hate all those room fresheners you see on TV, like the one where the realter sprays down her clients home and those other ones that look like...

    Started by Dusty, 04-27-2010 06:34 PM
    room fresheners, stinky rugs
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 63
    04-27-2010 06:34 PM Go to last post
  46. silk and wool oriental rug cleaning help

    Well, I have a good friend that wants me to clean their carpets in their house, and they also would like to know if I can do anything with their...

    Started by 66supersport, 04-23-2010 07:40 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    04-25-2010 09:18 AM Go to last post
  47. RUG HELP - This helps a TON if you are needing rug advice.

    First of all - PHOTOS. Of the front, and the back corner (so we can see the side and fringe), and the PROBLEM areas. Second - answers to these...

    Started by LisaWagner, 04-25-2010 01:08 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    04-25-2010 01:08 AM Go to last post
  48. Musty Smell in a SHAG rug...

    We soaked this rug, cleaned the heck out of it, rinsed it very well, used the claw to get the water out and then hang dried it... the thing just...

    Started by bensurdi, 04-21-2010 06:41 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 249
    04-24-2010 09:58 PM Go to last post
  49. best way to get a crease out of a area rug

    no its not a true Oriental.. most likley a lowes or pier one rug... but they like the rug and it has a crease in it... they called me and asked if i...

    Started by leofry, 04-19-2010 01:34 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 295
    04-23-2010 06:22 PM Go to last post
  50. Needlepoint Rugs

    I have (2) needlepoint rugs to clean. Any suggestions? Thanks.

    Started by SDSinc, 04-14-2010 11:01 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 212
    04-19-2010 05:42 PM Go to last post
  51. Question Cleaning area rugs on site?

    I get a lot of requests for rug cleaning which I generally shy away from. I understand the best way to clean good quality area rugs is in a rug plant...

    Started by paulosully, 04-16-2010 09:07 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 162
    04-17-2010 10:23 AM Go to last post
  52. How do you clean the fringes on wool rugs?

    I don't seem to have much success with this for some reason? What product or device do you use? Do you just use your wand to clean them or do you...

    Started by bensurdi, 11-12-2008 11:04 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 548
    04-17-2010 10:17 AM Go to last post
  53. hand tufted wool rugs

    hi,i wonder if you all wet wash these rugs or just extract these,surface cleaning,as is it is just called.I have tried both,wet wash sometimes is...

    Started by bill luke, 04-09-2010 11:17 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 169
    04-15-2010 01:38 AM Go to last post
  54. Tips on posting for RUG HELP

    Hey Gang, Just a note that when you post questions on rugs - please post photos. It is difficult, and dangerous, to give advice without knowing...

    Started by LisaWagner, 04-14-2010 02:37 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 79
    04-14-2010 02:37 PM Go to last post
  55. Help me with this problem!

    Hi Lisa, Customer has a wool carpet. Huge round pink stain in one area. Looks like something dyed into it. How do I get it out? Customer is...

    Started by puregreen, 04-03-2010 10:47 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 219
    04-14-2010 02:19 PM Go to last post
  56. Exclamation Dusting

    WOW! We have a rug in our shop today that we have vacuumed THOROUGHLY multiple times, both front and back. We cleaned the rug---and it looks great......

    Started by bensurdi, 03-29-2010 07:09 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 263
    04-02-2010 12:23 PM Go to last post
  57. Top 10 things you should know before cleaning area rugs

    Anyone want to take a shot at the "Top 10" things you should know before cleaning area rugs? Rob

    Started by Rob Allen, 12-02-2009 05:33 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 454
    04-02-2010 12:30 AM Go to last post
  58. Rug ID

    It would be nice to have a good source for rug ID. Criteria and photos would be great for training, example Soumac vs dhurrie vs Kelim or Gripper or...

    Started by DeanL, 04-01-2010 09:09 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 106
    04-01-2010 10:11 PM Go to last post
  59. my secret source for rug books!

    I have had this site recommeded to me many times by my friends in the industry as being the definitive place for rug books! Has anyone else...

    Started by Dusty, 03-31-2010 05:16 PM
    rug books, rug education
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 104
    03-31-2010 08:39 PM Go to last post
  60. rug cleaning equipment ?

    hello everone, wanted to better my buisness and was looking for rug cleaning equipment, have a was pit, but was looking for that grating material for...

    Started by Jeffdzr, 03-28-2010 04:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 177
    03-30-2010 04:49 PM Go to last post

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