We’ve had several calls lately (specifically in Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh) concerning rug pads and how long they typically last. So I thought it would be prudent if I made a blog post on the subject. While there’s not a set in stone answer to how long a good quality rug pad will last,

We frequently get asked what are some “tricks” or “tips” to help keep an area rug clean and in good shape for the life of a rug. The easy answer is to put it on a floor that never gets any traffic be it humans or pets….but that’s not why the vast majority of individuals buy an

Wool rugs have different challenges for rug cleaners in virtually every rug. So how does this affect you as the customer? The easy answer is you need to talk with your rug cleaner about what the different outcomes could potentially be when your particular rug is cleaned. We, at Heirloom Rug Cleaning of NC, are

So it has bothered you long enough. The smell, the dirt – knowing there’s dry soil from normal everyday traffic on your beautiful rug. You just can’t handle it anymore, so you go online looking for a local rug cleaner to handle the task for you. But you don’t want to give it to just

Greensboro is the home of a very diverse marketplace, both business and individuals. Many people aren’t aware that Greensboro is the home to the Atlantic Coast Conference. That’s right, whether you are a fan of the Duke Blue Devils, UNC Tar Heels, NC State Wolfpack, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Clemson Tigers, Miami Hurricanes, Boston College

Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and all the surrounding areas are one of my favorite places on earth and host some of the most amazing people. The “Triangle” boasts a very diverse culture in many forms and the oriental rug market is no different. We’ve cleaned everything from hand-woven, hand-knotted, karastan, tufted and everything in between.

In previous posts I’ve mentioned we’re a little different than most companies. My wife will tell you that I much prefer to work with, or give my support to local businesses compared to a national company. Absolutely nothing wrong with the national companies, it’s just I much prefer to give my business and support to

So you’ve decided that it’s time to get that beautiful (or formerly beautiful) rug cleaned. You’ve checked all the boxes: It’s really dirty………..check It smells horrible………..check When I lift one corner of the rug, there’s visual dirt on the floor………..check I’m ashamed when guests come over because of the appearance………..check Now the dog doesn’t even

Here is an interesting question that is asked frequently. Should I allow a carpet cleaner to clean and handle my fine Oriental or Area Rug? The easy answer to that is……No. We could leave it there and just walk away but that would do a disservice to the question and ANYONE who actually asks the

When purchasing an oriental rug pad or are considering a rug pad, individuals often ask “How much are they?”. Our experiences have proven the more appropriate question SHOULD be “Which rug pad is appropriate for us?” Let’s dive into the reasons for the difference, it really becomes clear that the sales person selling the rugs