Month: June 2021

6 Worst Substances That can be Spilled on Your Rug

As they say… life happens. No one expects to spill and ruin their Oriental rug, but that’s why they call it an accident! That doesn’t make the stain any less bad or the rug any less ruined though! In order to avoid a terrible day and a lot of wasted money, here are a few substances you’ll want to keep far from your rug:

#1 Tomato Sauce

This natural red dye needs to be attacked as soon as possible. Quickly grab a clean towel and blot the stain. Do not rub it! A gentle carpet cleanser can often treat the stain, but you can always contact us if that doesn’t work.

#2 Wax

You may not think twice about lighting candles around your rug, but this is a mistake. Wax quickly hardens when it dries, attaching itself to carpet or rug fibers. Try to heat up the wax again to liquify it, being careful not to spread it. Dab it with a cleaning solution in order to remove any discoloration left.

#3 Coffee

Coffee’s proteins are very hard to remove by the average homeowner. These stains are best removed by the rug cleaning professionals at Serafian’s.

#4 Wine

Who doesn’t love a nice glass of red wine? Well, your rug! Wine is much harder to remove when it’s dry. For this reason, a wine stain needs to be handled as soon as it occurs.

#5 Nail Polish

This harsh chemical is incredibly hard to remove, especially when dry. It will require steam and special tools to remove this stain, so you’re better off reaching out to professional rug cleaners to help you handle this.

#6 Bleach or Other Cleaning Supplies

A harsh cleaning agent, like bleach or other chemicals, can quickly stain any surface that’s not already pure white. It works quickly and often leaves permanent damage that even professionals cannot reverse. Always remember to clean far away from your Oriental rugs, so you don’t risk even a drop spilling or splattering onto it.

Learning what to avoid spilling on your rug is only half of it. We recommend having your rug washed every two years. In fact, we so strongly want you to do this that we will wash it at half the normal price if you keep up with your biennial rug cleaning. This is incredibly beneficial to you. It allows us to catch small repairs and other issues before they become big, expensive problems. 

Serafian’s isn’t just the best place in New Mexico to buy a new rug. We also want to educate our shoppers! Our team would love to discuss how to care for your rug once you bring it home. This is just one way we show our dedication to our customers! If you’re in our area, the place to shop and educate yourself is Serafian’s. We are located at 1421 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 and you can also call us at (505) 504-RUGS (7847).

3 Rules for Choosing the Right Size Rug

Are you in the market to buy a new Oriental area rug? Congratulations! This is going to drastically improve the look and feel of your home. Before you can move any further deciding on a style or color, you must first know what size rug you need. A properly sized rug can bring a room together, but an improperly sized one will make a space look awkward and unbalanced.

This is an incredibly important first step, one you cannot skip. A too-large area rug will make a room feel small and one that is too small will make the space feel awkward. Knocking off any rugs that aren’t the right size cuts down a lot of options, which is actually a good thing. Limiting the choices frees you up and prevents the paralysis of infinite options. You’ll want to keep these three rules in mind:

Rule #1 Match your rug to the shape of the room. 

In general, you want the shape of the rug to match the shape of the room. Because most living rooms are rectangular, living room rugs should be rectangular. If you’re putting the rug in a bedroom or den that is more square, look for a square rug. Putting a square rug in a longer rectangular room will leave an awkward space at one end.

Rule #2 Always leave space between the rug and the wall.

This brings us to our next point: spacing. An area rug should never reach all the way to the wall. This makes the rooms feel much smaller than it otherwise would. Make sure there is at least six inches of floor space between the area rug and the wall. This means you will want to keep the floor measurements in mind when shopping. Choose an Oriental area rug size that will leave a sufficient amount of space between its edges or fringe and all the walls.

Rule #3 Keep furniture placement consistent.

Do you want the rug to be in the middle of open space or have the furniture be on top? Will the furniture be all the way on top or only halfway, like the front legs of the couch on the floor and back legs on the edge of the rug? There’s no correct answer as long as you keep it consistent. Having the couch all the way off the rug and the loveseat all the way on will make the space feel odd and disconnected.

Serafian’s isn’t just a place to buy a new rug. We also want to educate our shoppers! Once you decide on the size of your area rug, we can also discuss how to find a high-quality rug, the history of different rug designs, and even how to care for your rug once you have it home. This is just one way we show our dedication to our customers! If you’re in the New Mexico area, the place to shop and educate yourself is Serafian’s.

3 Things to Think About When Choosing a Rug

If your home could benefit from buying a new rug, you have a lot of options out there. Where do you even begin? Don’t worry! Before you become overwhelmed, we’re here to help. Serafian’s not only sells stunning oritental rugs to those in the New Mexico area, but we also aim to educate our shoppers. This way, you can know you’re making the right purchase decision for you. With a bit of due diligence, you can feel at ease that you are buying a new rug you’ll be happy with for many years to come.

You don’t need to be an expert to find the rug that suits you, but we feel education is a great way to begin the experience of purchasing and owning a fine area rug. With this being said, here is what our experts feel you need to think about when you shop for a new rug:

#1 Size

First things first… you can’t move any further shopping for a new rug before knowing what size you want and need. A too-large area rug will make a room feel small and one that is too small will make the space feel awkward. As a quick example, a bedroom rug should extend at least a couple feet beyond the bed so that when you first wake up in the morning your feet find a soft landing. Knocking off any rugs that aren’t the right size cuts down a lot of options, which is actually a good thing. Limiting the choices frees you up and prevents the paralysis of infinite options.

#2 Color

Once you know what size you’re looking for, it is time to decide on a general color scheme. Your rug won’t be just one color of course, so you’ll need to pick several hues or a style combination. If your room has patterned cushions or drapes already in place, you don’t want a bold rug that clashes. On the other hand, if your space is pretty neutral or monochrome at the moment, you can decide if you want the rug to match or stand out against the canvas.

#3 Quality

You now know what size and what color you’re looking for. The final thing to do is find a rug that is of high-quality design and craftsmanship. This rug is an investment, and one you certainly want to get your money’s worth from. We encourage you to look for a hand knotted oriental rug. These are more than just a floor covering. They are an art form with a history spanning thousands of years and a wide variety of cultures. 

We hope this advice helps point you in the right direction. When you’re ready to make a purchase or if you have any follow up questions, contact the Serafian’s team! We know that buying and caring for an Oriental rug can be an intimidating process. We are located at 1421 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 but you can also call us at (505) 504-RUGS (7847).