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Floor discoloration is normally caused by a reaction of the floor material to the air, sunlight or an incorrect pad under your rug. Many types of wood floors are photosensitive; this means that they will react under excessive UV exposure by becoming lighter or darker. Wood floors can also react with the free air by capturing moisture that then leaves a stain on the surface as it tries to get out; this process is called oxidation.

Flat weave rugs are not knotted but woven on a loom. They are reversible and usually thinner than knotted rugs making them very versatile; they can be used as flooring or wall hangings. They work perfectly in high traffic areas like entries and kitchens.
Types of flat weave rugs include kilims, dhurries, Navajos and soumaks.
Click here to see our collection of flat weave rugs.

 Come and see our vast collection of Antique Navajo Rugs and new Navajo Recreations.

Vacuum cleaners are too strong for the purpose of picking up surface dirt, dust or hair. Be especially cautious when using vacuums with power brushes or beaters; they can break down foundation in antique rugs, kilims or flat weaves if used too vigorously. Also avoid using these vacuums over fringes. The brushes shred the fringes and cause rapid wear or, as it happens often, fringes get caught and chewed up by the brush.

Rugs made from wool that has good quality, natural, saturated dyes are very resistant to sunlight and should not fade. Other types of dyes, however; do fade over time. Here are some tips to help you prevent sun fading:

• Lower the shades when not using your home or during the day

It's that time of the year again! Although the holidays are a wonderful time of year, it can also be very stressful as you rush around to find those last minute gifts for the people on your list. This year, why not give your family and friends a unique handmade gift from Isberian Rug Company? From modern Alpaca and antique Kilim pillows to Gabbeh ottoman cubes, new and antique rugs, and gift certificates, we are sure you will find the perfect gift for that special someone. Don't forget to shop our outlet as well, where almost everything is under $1,000.

You may notice certain areas of your rug that are beginning to show wear. Visible wear patterns usually indicate that your rug is in need of a good cleaning and/or it needs the correct rug pad underneath.  As you walk on your rug, the dirt, grit, and sand on the face of the rug gets ground down into the pile causing the rug to wear unevenly.  And, without the correct type of rug pad under your rug, it is likely that your rug will show wear significantly faster than if it had a rug pad. If your rug has a pad, check the condition to make sure

Beware of the UV protection scam! We have noticed that some companies that claim to be "expert rug washers" and some wall to wall carpet cleaners are advertising UV protection for your rugs. We want you to know the truth about protecting your rug from sun fading damage. UV products, like scotch-guard, are a combination of heavy chemicals that are sprayed over your rug, creating a harmful film on the surface of the rug.  Since wool, silk, hemp, etc. are natural fibers, they must be able to breath.

As your rug cleaning experts, we thought that we would share some of our tips and tricks for maintaining your area rugs at home.  No matter how careful we all try to be, it is inevitable that at some point we will all have to deal with a stain or spill on our rugs.  We receive a lot of calls from our customers asking us for advise on how to clean-up after a spill.  So, here is a list of steps to follow:

1. Using a clean white towel, begin by blotting up the excess liquid that has spilled.