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Stain Removal Chart Here are some quick tips for removing stains at home: Removing Coffee, Tea and Wine: Apply mild soap and water to the spot. Rub and blot with a towel then apply ammonia and blot, vinegar and blot, add soap and water, rub and blot… and finally, apply clear water and blot. Removing … Continue reading “What if I get a stain on my rug”

We are conveniently located in Robinson Town Centre (across from Ikea), 1955 Park Manor Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Traditional, Modern, Tribal and Decorative are the four main types. We offer these in a wide variety of sizes, patterns, qualities, and price points. From traditional to contemporary, machine made to hand-knotted, small to oversized, World of Rugs has a lot to offer.

Most Oriental/Hand made rugs are generally made of wool, although some are made of or have some silk. Rugs of wool are extremely durable and consistently out-perform other materials. Unlike other fibers, wool is much more resilient, cleans better and stays clean longer. The following are some simple steps that if performed regularly will help … Continue reading “How do I care for my rug?”

Two mistakes that people often make are: to purchase a rug that ends up being too small for the space. to not take into account chairs pulled away from the table when measuring for the dining room area. When measuring, make sure you measure the largest the rug can be and also the smallest you … Continue reading “How do I measure to make sure I am purchasing the correct size rug?”

Part of the rug-making process by Iranians is the superior dying process and materials used to make the rugs. Before being made into rugs, the yarn is washed several times, and, upon completion of the carpet, that same multiple-washing technique is employed. This is done to secure the color and to keep it from running. … Continue reading “Will my rug fade?”

When a rug still looks soiled after vacuuming it may be time to clean it. Time between cleanings can vary greatly. Rugs in kitchens and entry ways may need cleaning every six months; in lower traffic areas every 3-5 years might be enough.

It is important to know the size of the space you want to cover. Measure the overall room, not just the area you feel the rug is going to occupy. Also, know your budget and enjoy selecting based on color and pattern.

Carpet pads are not needed to protect the back of the rugs or to protect the flooring from the rug. Carpet padding does add a softer feeling when stepping on the rug and may prevent a lighter rug from moving. It is the customer’s choice.

Depending on the size and quality of the rug, the prices vary. Many factors such as construction, materials, dyes and knots per square inch determine the quality of a rug. World of Rugs has area rugs as low as $199, up to fine masterpieces in the thousands, and everything in between.