Martin Bailey
Cleantalk Member
What I didn't say was that it's been underwater in a flooded cellar. It was dry when I received it. I've fixed the odour problem but any advice anyone on restoration of the texture? Wrong forum thread maybe.
Hi Robert, where could I get the best training to identify and clean these types of rugs.....it's time you put a course together lolGood morning
I am a fourth generation rug dealer with 35 years experience personally.
I have noticed lots of posts questioning the value and authenticity of rugs on this forum.
If anyone would like to make use of my knowledge of rugs I will be very happy to advise on value, and photos permitting, where the rug comes from. I will also be happy to advise the likely problems that can occur with a particular rug, such as colour run or uneven shrinkage.
The most important thing to know about cleaning rugs, is to know the ones NOT to clean. In other words, most rugs will not give you any problems, but you need to recognise the ones that will as they are the ones that will cost YOU money.
There is good money to be made cleaning rugs, and customers are happy to pay it to someone they have confidence in. I charge £30 psm for wool, and £60 psm for silk.
If you invest some time learning the basics about rugs, you will find it pays you back.
Here to help if anyone wants it.
Regards
Robert Aigin