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Rug Care Tips & Insights — Atlanta Rug Restoration Blog
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Hand-Knotted or Machine-Made? How to Tell, and Why It Matters
The difference between a hand-knotted and machine-made rug changes how it should be cleaned, what repairs are possible, and what it is worth.
Color Run and Dye Bleed: Can a Bled Rug Be Corrected?
Dye bleed in a rug is not always permanent. Speed matters, and so does understanding what caused it before attempting any correction.
Fringe Repair, Edge Binding, and Serging Explained
Fringe is not decoration — it is the exposed end of the rug foundation. Here is what each repair option involves and when each one applies.
Rug Cleaning vs. Carpet Cleaning: Why They're Not the Same Thing
Many Atlanta homeowners assume that carpet cleaning and rug cleaning are the same service. They're not — and using the wrong method on a fine area rug can cause irreversible damage. Here's what you need to know before you call.
Moth Damage in Antique Rugs: Signs, Repair, and Prevention
Moth larvae eat wool from the back of a rug, often undetected for months. Here is how to spot damage early and what repair options exist.
Water-Damaged Rugs After an Atlanta Basement Flood
A wet rug has a 48-hour window before mildew sets in. Here is what to do immediately after a flood — and what not to do.
A Guide to Persian Rug Styles: What Atlanta Homeowners Are Buying (and Why)
Persian rugs are among the most collected and cared-for textiles in Atlanta homes. But not all Persian rugs are alike — origin, construction, and age affect both their value and how they should be cleaned and maintained.
Pet Stains and Odor in Wool Rugs: What Can Actually Be Removed
Pet urine in a wool rug is not a simple stain. Here is what the cleaning process can and cannot reverse — and when a rug is past saving.
What Happens in a Rug Wash Pit — Our Full Cleaning Process
A hand-knotted rug needs more than a surface clean. Here is every step of the full wash process we use at our Chamblee facility.
