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Rug Care

Identifying the Top 10 soils in rugs

Removing soils from rugs is one of the key jobs undertaken here at RugWash Queensland.

Rugs Around The World

Braided rugs

Having washed a number of braided rugs here at RugWash we thought we would share with you some of the interesting history behind this style.

Rug Repairs

Water and flood damaged rug restoration

With the severe flooding and rain we have experienced here in Brisbane recently I thought it would be a good idea to share with my readers how to properly handle water damaged rugs prior to cleaning.

Rug Care

Pet odour (urine) removal in rugs

Here at Brisbane RugWash we see many rugs that have been contaminated by our furry friends and it is one of our most difficult jobs. I would like to give our readers some information on pet urine and its removal.

Rugs Around The World

Carpet (Rug) Designs and Motifs

Design can be a useful pointer to the origins of a carpet, but centres of trade, migration and intermarriage have spread the range of motifs and designs over a wide area.

Rugs Around The World

‘Jajim’ and ‘Cicim’ Rugs

Although ‘Jajim’ and ‘Cicim’ may be different versions of what was originally the same word, the former is used in Iran for a fabric that differs substantially from what the Turks refer to as a Cicim.

Rugs Around The World

Turkish rugs

Turkish rugs were probably the first to be introduced to Europe, as early as the 16th century. The result was that all hand-knotted carpets were called “Turkey Carpets”, no matter where they were woven.

Rug Care

Rugs and Moths – What to do!

You have had your rug on your floor for more than a few years. You love how it makes your room feel, warm, inviting and cozy.

Rug Care

Rug Maintenance – Value of Vacuuming

The best and foremost step in maintaining your rugs or carpets is just a doing a good vacuuming on them.

Iran Rug Tour

Iran Rug Tour: Qashqa’i Nomads

Some images of women who weave beautiful Gabbeh rugs. The hand spun, vegetable dyed wool is supplied by the Zollanvari Company and taken back to the tribal people for weaving.