Q: My neighbor is moving and gave me her 8-by-12-foot Persian rug. She says it needs to be cleaned. I found out it might cost $500 or more to have it professionally cleaned, and I might not even like ...

Oriental rugs create an atmosphere of upscale beauty, artistry and elegance in your home that can't be achieved with the average rug. Although these rugs set a high aesthetic standard, they also ...

Ben Tavakolian of Behnam Persian and Oriental Rug Cleaning Co. shares how to keep your fine rugs in good shape. Ben Tavakolian, Behnam Persian and Oriental Rug Cleaning Co. Ben Tavakolian's family has ...

Paul Kondralian, left, and Terry Kondralian run Hilliard Rug Cleaners and Gables Oriental Rugs, which perform remediation work on carpets. A four-step process is used to clean the rugs, which can vary ...

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For some rugs, professional cleaning is your best bet. “In general, Persian and Oriental rugs, as well as rugs made of silk or viscose, should only be professionally cleaned,” Mashhadi warns. What ...

After two years of neglect, this Persian rug is getting its first professional cleaning. In this video, watch as experts carefully restore the rug's beauty using specialized cleaning techniques ...

You've invested in beautiful oriental rugs that add warmth and character to your home. But hidden threats lurk in quiet corners, attics, and storage facilities—pests that can destroy these treasures ...

You may think you know the basics of how to clean a rug, but when was the last time you gave your rug a true cleaning? (Not like a “swept or vacuumed a few crumbs” or “spot cleaned a wine or coffee ...