As reputable carpet and rug cleaning professionals, we get asked all the time which chemicals are safe and which aren’t when it comes to cleaning wool. There are several factors that need to be considered when choosing a cleaning product for anything made of wool if...
Although timeless and beautiful in any home décor, traditional looking Oriental rugs have slowly been taking a back seat (for now.) Over the past couple of generations, consumers have been leaning towards a simpler style of rug that can easily be incorporated into...
When choosing a carpet cleaning company to clean the carpet in your home, it’s very important to make sure the technicians are IICRC certified. You may not know what IICRC is and why it’s important in the carpet and rug cleaning industry. Here’s some information for...
Many foyers go unnoticed, but it’s the first thing your guests see! Here are a few tips to take your foyer from drab to fab! Add a little drama by installing wallpaper on the ceiling or shiplap. Update with a new light fixture, add pops of white, and paint the...
In-home rug cleaning should be used only if the customer is looking to spruce up their rug with a topical cleaning. Since the rug is in the home, our technicians are unable to thoroughly flush out your rug to achieve maximum cleanliness. In-home rug cleanings are...
Dear loyal customer,I have received several inquiries regarding the recent merger of two local carpet companies, Hanna Ayoub Rugs, serving the Silver Spring, MD area, and Hadeed Carpet.We, Ayoub Carpet Service and/or ACS®, have NOT merged with any other company.There...
Improper vacuuming can damage and devalue your rugs. Vacuums with beater bars and brushes can break the face yarns and distort the pile. When it comes to vacuuming, it’s important to know what to do, as well as what you should never do. Let’s talk about how to vacuum...
Rug pads - do we really need them? YES! Rug pads are often over looked but so important when it comes to the well-being of your rug and flooring beneath it. Let’s chat about why these pads are a necessary accessory to your beautiful Oriental rug.First and foremost,...
One of the things that make hand woven rugs so beautiful is the visual texture of the rug. Part of this texture comes from the natural abrash of the rug. Abrash is a word that describes the natural color variations that occur between the various strands of wool used...
Air duct leakage happens in homes more often than you’d think… and the consequences are even worse. If your air ducts are leaking, they should be repaired as soon as possible so you can try to dodge some of the negative side effects that come with it. Thankfully, it’s...
Think of all the dust and particles that would buildup in your home over the span of 5 to 8 years. That's a lot, isn't it? Now imagine the majority of those particles resting in your air ducts inside your home and escaping into the air that you breathe. Not a pretty...
Wind, overcast skies, frigid temperatures. Isn’t winter pleasant? I find myself about once a winter saying something along the lines of, “At least it’s not allergy season… Now I just have to shake this awful cold.” Then I realize my cold hasn’t gone away. One week...
It’s officially 2017, which means everyone is trying to keep up with their New Year resolutions. Some people may be trying to practice a healthier lifestyle; other may want to travel more. Regardless, resolutions can be hard to stick with, so why not make realistic...
Wool carpet and rugs are soft, beautiful, and highly desirable to have in a home. With that said, some people often overlook some important factors that should be kept in mind about wool if you want to avoid issues. If you take pride in your wool carpet or rugs and...
