Rug-time competition - Fall in Love with your floors again with our Art of Clean competition

Tell us, what is your favourite room in your house and why? And you stand a chance to WIN a beautiful handmade rug.


It's really simple to enter;

1. Go to our Facebook page and answer the question, what is your favourite room in your house and why?

2. LIKE our Facebook page

3. and SHARE the competition post


 

This year Art of Clean is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and by way of saying thank you and have some fun along the way, we wanted to give our valued customers a chance to win a beautiful handmade Baluch Rug this Easter, worth £190, just keep on reading to find out more.

Art of Clean has teamed up with Persian Tribal Rugs and we are offering one of our customers the opportunity to win a beautiful handmade Baluch Rug (Please see below, picture of actual rug). This size of the rug is 165cm x 95cm and it is made of 100% wool, as the pile on the front and back of the rug is wool.

The Semi-old Baluch Rug was made in N.E Iran, it would have taken the weaver between three and six months to make.

Competition eligibility and rules

- The competition is open to residents living in the following postcodes CB, SG, PE, IP, CM postcodes, then you can enter to win a handmade Persian Tribal Rug, worth £190. 

- Every participant is allowed to submit only one entry (participants must be aged over 16).

- We will select one winner on the 27th March 2016 and the selected winner would be entitled to a handmade Baluch Rug.

- The competition will be open on 24th Feb 2016 till midnight of 27th March 2016.

- Art of Clean reserves all the rights to withdraw the competition in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Terms and conditions:

This competition is being organised by Art of Clean. By entering the competition, participants acknowledge that they have read and understood, and unconditionally agree to comply with and abide by the Terms and conditions. This competition is not associated with www.facebook.com

Winner Announcement: Winner will be announced via Facebook Post. Participants are requested to regularly check this section to know the winners.

Prize Dispatch: The winner will need to contact Art of Clean by email to info@artofclean.co.uk to share his/her postal address for Art of Clean and arrange pick up of their prize.

Contact Information

For any queries, you may write to us via our Facebook message box.

If you would like to see a further selection of rugs, then why not pop into one of the the Persian Tribal Rug stores in Cambridge, Saffron Walden or Norwich.  Or visit their Rug website at www.persiantribalrugs.co.uk.

The owner Afrad Erfan is a very knowledgeable about his selection of rugs and if you would like any advice on a rug purchase for your home, then we would suggest that you visit him at one of the stores.

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,

Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning, 

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information on our services contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or email us at info@artofclean.co.uk

Tapestry cleaning on a grand scale

At Art of Clean, we clean carpets, we clean rugs, we clean stone and wood and all manner of things. Above all, we love to see something new and interesting in the world of cleaning...and here it is, on a massive scale.

This video shows textile conservators going through the steps as they wash the 17th century 'February' Mortlake tapestry.

It was cleaned at Hampton Court Palace in a specially built bath and is usually displayed at Kensington Palace in the Privy Chamber. It is part of the Seasons series of tapestries, and is the last of the series to be conserved.

Just look at the size of it and it's not the only tapestry that needs a spring cleaning. All around the world we find rugs and tapestries of such outstanding beauty, it breaks our hearts to see them falling into a state of neglect. Luckily, some museums know just what to do. Hat's off to Kensington Palace.

Other iconic pieces include this, the Arbadil Carpet, commonly thought to be the oldest carpet still in the world and as you can see, clearly, one of the most beautiful. Almost a decade ago, the Victoria and Albert Museum took the measure to encase this priceless piece in a specially designed case and placed it on show, smack bang in the middle of Room 42, in case (ha ha) you're thinking of popping by for a look.

www.vam.ac.uk

We all know that colours fade over time and especially in the daylight and as such, the V&A lights the carpet only twice an hours and for only ten minutes at a time. So it's best to schedule your visit in advance. 

Here at Art of Clean we wash our rugs and carpets on a slightly smaller scale to that of the V&A and Kensington Palace, but it you can be assured that when we're done, they come up rather shiny and clean. In case you're curious, here's the monster cleaner we use. See, we got skills too!

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For a professional carpet or rug cleaning, call

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,

Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning, 

Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information on our services contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or email us at info@artofclean.co.uk

Rugs of the world - where do rugs come from?

Oriental rugs are hand- knotted Asia, Iran, China, India, Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal. Persian rug designs may be named after the city or village in which they were woven. Tabriz, Hamadan, Heriz and Sarouk are some of the most popular designs that have kept their regional namesakes.

Sourced from:

Master Rug Cleaner Facebook

We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Carpet, Rug, Hardwood floor, Stone floor, Upholstery and Leather cleaning.  For more information about our services contact the team on 01223 863632 or at www.artofclean.co.uk to find out more.

 

 

 

How to tell if your silk rug is genuine

Buying a silk rug?

When buying a silk rug you'd expect to pay a fair price for a quality piece.  But how do you know if it is real? We've had some unfortunate customers who have sadly be sold a rug claiming to be silk but in reality have just been good imitations.

Here's a short video that should help you make an informed decision.

Art of Clean are proud members of the Mater Rug Cleaners Association.  If you would like any further information on our rug cleaning service please contact our friendly team on 01223 863632, or see our website for more details www.artofclean.co.uk.

Cleaning your fine handmade rug?? Only the best will do! Here's how to find the best person for the job..

Having your precious rug cleaned for the first time is usually a big stretch for many people. Why is this the case?

When choosing a fine rug for your home is not easy and it is usually a big investment. When buying rugs people may sometimes be informed not to have the rug cleaned. This is not totally incorrect as there are many cleaners out there that will not have the correct knowledge to clean fine rugs and can easily cause damage to the fine rug while cleaning it. If you find a reputable rug cleaner this will not need to be a concern for you anymore.

Here are a few questions to ask to help you find a reliable cleaning company to clean your fine rug.

What experience do you have cleaning rugs – Some companies state that they have been cleaning for “x” amount of years – what they do not say is what they have been cleaning. Some firms might have been cleaning offices for the last 20 years and only started cleaning rugs more recently.

Check them out online – If companies have been cleaning rugs for a long period of time you will notice their videos, photos and testimonials of the work they have done will be older – If they have no proof online that they have done rug cleaning for a long period of time it raise the question if you should trust them with your rug.

Are they insured? – Insurance is a minefield – many firms are insured – fewer firms are insured for goods in trust – as specifically if the company hold insurance for goods in trust.

What method is best to clean my rug? – Many rug cleaning companies only use one method of cleaning and this is usually hot water extraction or steam cleaning. This method can cause unstable colours to run. Here at Art of Clean we use a cold water bath and we then have the correct equipment to safely remove the water from the rug and let it dry in our drying room.

Your last question to the rug cleaner you will employ is – “who will clean my rug” many rug cleaning companies will subcontract the cleaning work out – your rug might get send many miles away for cleaning.

Art of clean are proud to be the only registered Master Rug Cleaners in Cambridge.  If you would like some more information about our professional rug cleaning services please contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk.

How do you know if your rug is antique?

An antique rug can be a beautiful, eye catching accessory to your home.  A practical piece of art that welcomes visitors to your home whilst protecting the floor below.  Once only available to the wealthy, antique rugs have in more recent years become available to a broader spectrum of consumers.   When buying an antique rug, like with all art, you are making a financial investment.

But how can you be sure of you are investing wisely?

Aesthetic appeal and quality greatly define the rugs worth, and will possibly be the primary connection you make with the item as you consider its potential in your home.  However the age of a rug is the indicator of its antiquity.  And this definition as Antique makes a significant difference to the value.

What is the defining age of an old rug before it transcend to the status of antique?

Principally, it is very difficult to determine the exact year the rug was made, so only a rough ageing is determined.  But with in-depth knowledge of the history of rug making a trained professional calculate an estimated date of production by the type, colour, size and style.  Like a wine connoisseur, a rug expert can “read” the rug: where the rug was woven, the language or dialect of the weaver, and often her religion. Generally, antique status is given to a rug that is determined to be over 100 years old.

When buying your rug it would be wise to perform some research to educate yourself on some of the key points in rug making history so that you can be prepared to question the seller on details about the rug, allowing you to make your own informed decision on your investment.

Art of clean is proud to be the only Mater Rug Cleaners in Cambridge, one of only 14 companies in the UK.  If you would like some more information about our rug cleaning service please contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk.