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Can You Clean Handknotted Area Rugs?Yes. Luv-A-Rug® Services Inc. can clean handknotted area rugs using an individual, hands-on flat-washing approach. Dusty Roberts, Team Leader in Victoria, BC, Canada, explains that each rug is washed by hand, separately from other customers’ rugs, rather than together in a tub. He particularly enjoys working with handknotted pieces because

Can Water Stains Be Removed From Area Rugs?Yes, water stains can often be removed from area rugs. When people ask, “can water stains be removed?”, the real issue is usually what the water carried into the fibres: embedded soil, rust or debris picked up during a leak. Dusty Roberts, Team Leader at Luv-A-Rug® Services Inc.

Can Mold or Mildew Be Removed From Area Rugs?Yes, mold and mildew can sometimes be removed from area rugs, especially when the growth is limited and the rug’s foundation remains sound. If you’re asking, “can mold or mildew be removed?”, Dusty Roberts, Team Leader at Luv-A-Rug® Services Inc. in Victoria, BC, Canada, explains that professional

Why Do Stains Come Back In My Area Rug?Why do stains come back after you’ve cleaned your area rug? Usually, it’s because the original spill or soil wasn’t completely removed. Moisture can carry staining material deeper into the rug, where it may later move back toward the surface as the fibres dry. Leftover cleaning product

Will My Area Rug Shrink After Getting Washed?Will My Area Rug Shrink after professional washing? Most well-made wool area rugs can be washed without significant shrinkage, but the answer depends on how the rug is constructed and how it is cleaned. Many wool rugs have a cotton foundation, and that cotton can contract slightly when

Can musty smells be removed from area rugs?Can musty smells be removed from area rugs? Often, yes. A musty odour commonly develops when a rug has held moisture, particularly during storage. Wool and cotton rugs can absorb moisture without always feeling damp. Dusty Roberts, Team Leader at Luv-A-Rug® Services Inc. in Victoria, BC, explains that

Can Red Wine Stains Be Removed From Area Rugs?Yes, red wine stains can often be removed from area rugs, but the results depend on the rug’s fibres, the wine’s acidity and how the spill has been treated. According to Dusty Roberts, Team Leader at Luv-A-Rug® Services Inc. in Victoria, BC, Canada, synthetic rugs generally respond