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Area/Oriental Rugs
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Area / Oriental Rugs
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NOTE: CCT & UFT Certifications prerequisite
Fee: $349 per student -- 50% non-refundable deposit
This course includes, but is not limited to:
Live demonstrations of . . .
1. Pre-inspection
2. Colorfastness test performed on all colors in the rug with each cleaning agent to be used
3. Dry soil removal procedures (dusting)
4. Fringe cleaning
5. Drying methods
6. Urine decontamination
7. Minor repairs
8. Submersion cleaning (portable rug washing pit)
9. Surface cleaning
10. Minimum moisture cleaning
For more details on class content and instructors, click on the following article.
REGISTER HERE.
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Cleaning on the Fringe
Aaron Groseclose
Everyone's most time-consuming cleaning step is the fringe on rugs. They look great when the rug is new, but often go downhill from there. They act as dirt magnets, untwist, mat or bloom and are subject to cellulose browning. . . . keep reading
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Reading the Tea Leaves
Aaron Groseclose
Rug cleaning specialists should be aware of a new design trend in rugs called "tea wash" or "herbal wash." This process gives a warm "antique" look to the rug. This should not be confused with the "antique wash" discussed in a previous article. What was discussed then is the aggressive chemical wash process that removes dye to make the rug look old by muting the colors. . . . keep reading
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Silk and Silk Rugs
Aaron Groseclose
Synonymous with luxury and splendor, silk has reigned as the undisputed queen of luxury textiles over the centuries, and has been woven into tapestries, rugs, fine fabrics and accessories for over 4,000 years. Sericulture (the cultivation of silk-worms for silk) has remained virtually unchanged over the centuries. . . . keep reading
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Understanding Oriental Rug Construction
Aaron Groseclose
A previous column dealt with inspections of rugs prior to cleaning. As part of this inspection, the cleaner should also understand the construction of an oriental rug, because this will help in detailing the pre-cleaning report and identifying a rug. Let's look at the manner in which genuine hand-tied oriental rugs are constructed. . . . keep reading
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Closely Inspect Area Rugs Before Cleaning
Aaron Groseclose
The most important step in cleaning oriental rugs occurs before the actual cleaning process begins. Identifying and documenting conditions ahead of time helps prevent misunderstandings between the cleaner and customer. . . . keep reading
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Rug Cleaning Technician Course Outline (IICRC RCT - 141)
Jim Pemberton
NOTE: CCT & UFT Certifications prerequisite. This is the industry's only hands-on rug cleaning course, with live demonstrations of hooked, Flokati, Dhurrie, Kelim, oriental and designer rugs, and also demonstrations of actual cat urine removal and 3 methods of fringe cleaning and features complete immersion cleaning in a rug pit that you can build! . . . keep reading
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AREA RUGS - Wool
Scott Warrington
Wool is an amazing fiber and is one of the finest face yarns available for carpet. It has excellent soil-hiding and release characteristics. Wool holds dye to the core of its fiber, and you may see rugs in museums with brilliant colors, which are well over a hundred years old. This bond with dye also explains the difficulty of removing any stains with dye additives. . . . keep reading
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AREA RUGS
Synthetic
Scott Warrington
Not all area rugs are made with natural fibers. It is common to find area rugs that are made of synthetic fibers such as olefin, nylon or acrylic. If you encounter a synthetic area rug, it is usually no more difficult to clean than standard wall to wall carpeting. . . . keep reading
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AREA RUGS
Dhurrie Rugs - Extreme Cleaning
Scott Warrington
The most important thing is to identify a Dhurrie rug. This extreme cleaning should not be done on other wool rugs. A Dhurrie rug is a flat woven rug made in India. The majority of the rug is a natural-colored wool with a simple pattern made by weaving in other colors. . . . keep reading
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pH, CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND CLEANING
Scott Warrington
When cleaners get together and discuss technical topics the subject of pH is likely to come up. Even more so has this been true of dialog that include industry instructors, product formulators and chemists. What is behind the flap? . . . keep reading
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AREA RUGS
Cotton Fringes
Scott Warrington
Cotton fringes are typically cleaned differently than the rest of the rug and may be the most difficult part of the rug to get clean. Many cleaners charge an additional fee for the fringe. The linear-foot method of pricing is most common. . . . keep reading
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AREA RUGS
Rug Identification
Scott Warrington
It is critical to identify a few basic characteristics of any area rug you clean. Identify the type of fiber, the color stability of the fiber, and the overall condition of the rug and fringes before the rug is removed from the house. . . . keep reading
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CARPET CLEANING - SISAL
Scott Warrington
Woven rugs and carpets made from sisal, coir, sea grass, jute and similar natural fibers are increasingly popular as designer floor coverings. Synthetic imitations of these fibers are likewise becoming increasingly common. While the synthetic versions respond well to standard cleaning techniques, the natural fibers present some cleaning challenges. . . . keep reading
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AREA RUGS
Bleeders
Scott Warrington
Fibers that bleed need to be identified while in the customer's home so that the customer understands the problem is with the rug and not the cleaning service. At this point, you discuss that you'll use a product called Dye-Loc, which inhibits bleeding. The customer still needs to assume the risk of potential bleeding before you proceed. . . . keep reading
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CARPET BROWNING
Scott Warrington
True browning only occurs when cellulosic fibers are present. Cellulosic fibers come from plant material and include cotton, jute, and rayon. Browning occurs on the tips of carpet tufts or on upholstery fabric. . . . keep reading
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