Below are some of the reasons you should not have your precious fine rugs cleaned in your home: Learn all about our rug cleaning process and the types of rugs we work with. Benedict Fine Rug Cleaning, a family-owned business since 1988, carries on the Benedict tradition of rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning, fabric protection, and…
When you call us you are speaking with the owner and not just an answering service or receptionist. I, Trish Benedict answer the phone. The reason you want to work with me is – as the owner, I am fully vested in the success of your rug cleaning project. Your success means my success. Every…
Jeff Benedict cleans your rug in his professional rug cleaning facility. We cost less – not more. Many carpet cleaners do not actually clean your rug themselves. They drop it off at a dry cleaners or at an actual real rug cleaning facility. You wind up paying more because they pass the cost on to…
Some rugs indicate they should be “Dry Clean Only”. The label on the rug below calls for dry cleaning. Interesting thing is not all rugs need to be “dry clean only” even if this is the recommendation. Most soils are water soluble. To really clean a rug, you need to get it wet. If the…
Abrash / Color Variation Abrash is color change in the face yarns of a rug due to differences in wool, dye lots or mordants used in the dying process. The color change occurs in straight lines across the width of the rug, left to right, along a row of knots and parallel to a weft…
Pet accidents, such as urine, feces and vomit, are the most common stains found on rugs. These stains are generally permanent as the face yarns are discolored almost instantly. This is especially true on natural fibers after just a few minutes of exposure. Not only does animal urine discolor rug face yarns, it can also…
Tufted Rug Backing A tufted rug is composed of multiple layers or backing materials held together with latex glue. The face yarns are tufted into the topmost or primary backing and held in place with latex glue. One or two backings are applied with latex to give the rug dimensional stability. Over time, these backings…
Though the presence of urine in this Chinese Needlepoint rug isn’t evident from a distance due to its intricate pattern…on closer inspection, the urine spots become more visible. You can smell the urine wafting from the rug, especially during times of higher humidity. Pet smells can permeate a room so you need to get your…
It’s amazing how much dust can accumulate under chairs and furniture and in areas that can’t be reached on a regular basis with vacuuming. Look at what a difference a good vacuuming can make…… This vacuuming was performed prior to cleaning the carpet. The IICRC gives the following guidelines for vacuuming: Vacuum regularly. There is…