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How do I get my cat to stop clawing my Oriental rugs? I bought my cat a scratching post in hopes that she would use it rather than my lovely Oriental rugs, but I still catch her sharpening her claws on them. I have rubbed her paws on the scratching post and petted her afterwards, but that isn't encouraging her to use it. I can't keep an eye on her 24/7 because I work. Declawing is out of the question because it's cruel.

Difference between Persian and Oriental rugs? What are the main differences between Persian and Oriental rugs (other than where they come from, obviously), and which is generally considered to be superior?

Where to find Oriental Rugs - at a HUGE discount? I need to get some oriental-style rugs, 8 by 10 and larger. I do not care if they are wool, or just knock-off versions. Where can I find them for under $500? I have already tried e-bay and overstock. Thanks!

What rug cleaner can I use to clean delicate and/or antique/oriental rugs? I wouldn't want a commercial chemical cleaner on these rugs, such as the ones you spray and vacuum...OR are they OK to use?

Has anyone bought oriental rugs from Direct Buy? I am considering buying a Nourison oriental rug from Direct Buy. The Jaipur Collection is gorgeous and these are suppose to be a good name rug. Does anyone have any experience with Direct Buy? Their prices are excellent. Thanks in advance. I MADE AN ERROR It is Rugs Direct not Direct Buy

Rugs Direct NOT Direct Buy question about oriental rugs? Rugs Direct is not the same company as Direct Buy. Has anyone ordered a rug from them? I looked up customer complaints and all I got was the top 500 Companies for good Internet Service and they were one of them. But I'm still afraid to purchase an area rug from them. Jennifer, that's what I wanted to hear. I got so excited when I read your answer. Thanks I thought they were reputable.

What do people think about the ethics of buying/selling Persian/oriental rugs? I never thought about it until I had the chance to work in a showroom that sells these. I know some rugs are made in Pakistan ( a nation where al quaeda is reputedly headquarted). All the unknowns seem to make this a complicated issue. Briefly stated should we be aware of how commerce is conducted before we do this type of business?

who can i call to clean persian and oriental rugs? I have a couple of very expensive rugs that I need cleaned. Just dont want to trust them to anybody that may not know to do them right. Anybody know of a professional that does this

How many throw or oriental rugs do you own? How often do you have them cleaned? What do you use them for? I am working on a survey for a presentation on the information requested above. Please limit your response to the questions listed above. Thank you.

I'm trying to find large Persian or Oriental rugs to rent for an event in Los Angeles. Where do I go? They are for a party and I'm clueless where to look. Most prop houses don't have them and the few rug stores who rent are way over-priced. Any ideas?

What is great product for getting cat pee out of oriental rugs? I've tried Simple Solution, Nature's Miracle but cat keeps repeating this bad behavior. No health problems had him to vet. Tried placing litter box near the area. I need a good petstain remover and deterrent. Is Rescue Remedy a good product for curbing destructive behavior for newly adopted cat.

Where is the best and cheapest place in London to buy persian, indian, oriental rugs? I'm looking to buy a rug (ideally suitable for wall hanging). Where in London can I get such a thing cheaply (perhaps a market in London?) thanks!

Is there anything you might like to know about oriental rugs? If you do, MundoAlfombras will answer them for you.

What are the 2 most typical types of knots used in Oriental rugs?

Caring for oriental and area rugs? What are some tips on caring for and cleaning my oriental rug?

Why are oriental rugs made in India cheaper than persian oriental rugs?

Does anyone know how to remove cat pee odor from Oriental rugs? Stinky cat pee - help!

Does anyone know of a cleaner for oriental rugs around Hereford Gloucester or Worcester?

Must oriental rugs be professionally cleaned, or is there a way to do it myself?

oriental rugs for sale? Hello, I have been searching for oriental rugs for sale online but cant find any good store . can anyone recommend me a online rug store please

Oriental bedding and wallpaper borders/ rugs in Uk? Hi there, i live in the Uk and am wanting to decorate my teenagers room on an oriental theme as he loves thailand and japan. i am having trouble finding co-ordinating curtains duvets, wallpaper and rugs. Can anyone suggest anywhere to buy please? i have tried ebay to no avail.

how are wool oriental rugs cleaned? whats the best method and how effective is dying to cover left behind stains

Where is the best place to buy area rugs in Orange County, CA? I need some Persian Rugs and Oriental Rugs? Can you give me the address and all the cities that they serve

how to remove smoke smell from wool carpets and oriental rugs?

Storing wool oriental rugs? I found two oriental rugs I would like to purchase (great sale) but I will not be using them in my new home for two years - is there a way to store them so they will be okay in that time period.

I have this obsession over oriental rugs. Do you?

How do I get stubborn hoof prints out of my oriental rugs?

Cat scratching my oriental rugs!? My cat is constantly scratching my oriental rugs. They are extremely old and she's just always on them. Does anyone know if she can do any damage to them? If so, is there anything I can put on them to keep her off?

Selling oriental rugs? My parents used to sell rugs (they have a large collection of oriental rugs in their house) by teaching an adult education course at a local high school and inviting people to an open house. Since they didn't elect to teach the course this semester, they feel that they have no hope of selling rugs. I'm sure there are a lot of ways of promoting my parents rug business/collection on the internet without the course. My parents are not particuarly familiar with e-commerce, and I am only marginally familiar with it. What's the best way to use the internet to help my parents business?

How to restore and clean Oriental rugs¨.? Cleaning of oriental rugs.

How do I clean a pet stain from an oriental rug? I need to clean a spot of urine from our oriental rug (from Dubai). It may have been a day old when I discovered it. I soaked up as much as I could with a paper towel but it has left a slight stain.

how to wash clean a oriental rug? I have an oriental rug which I scubbed clean with soap and water ---is this the correct way. I left rug outside to dry.

Spilled coffee on an oriental rug? My mom spilled coffee on her expensive oriental rug! She is going to get it cleaned, but the cleaners are closed today. It's a dark red rug with some light trim, and the coffee that was spilled did not contain sugar but did have a small amount of half-and-half. She is blotting it, but wants to make sure that the coffee doesn't stain any more than it has to in the 24 hours until the cleaners can get here. Any advice on how to improve the cleanliness of the rug without doing damage?

how can I get the curled edge of my wool oriental rug to lay flat? The rug is wool oriental area rug about 8' x 10' that has developed a curled edge down the long side in the center of the edge. How can I get it to lay flat again? This is fairly recent within the last 2 months. Thank you for any help.

How can I add fringe to a wool oriental rug with missing fringe? I have a large oriental rug that needs fringe. On one end, the fringe has been cut off completely. The other end has a few inches of the mesh rug backing at the end. Is there a way to add fringe and make it look fairly original to the rug?

Need cleaning tips for stainless steel appliances and an oriental rug? Okay, so that's 2 questions in one. Don't hold it against me. Instead, please suggest a cleaner (or a home-made recipe/solution) for cleaning and shining stainless steel small appliances (coffee maker, panini maker, barmen's toolset, and some others) and for how to get set-in stains out of a small oriental rug. Don't know the composition of the stains; they've been there for awhile. They are on a white-ish background. Thanks!

how do i get the smell of (dog ) urine out of my oriental rugs?

I came into possession of some very fine oriental rugs.? I've searched for the maker, Basiran, but can find very little info. Am willing to pay for appraisals but can't find locally. Maybe chcago... the nearest large city

where can I find oriental or any other kind of throw rugs for cheap? I'm re modeling on LIMITED budget . I have seen some beautiful rugs in ballard design for 700 DOLLARS. ANYONE can u suggest a site that sells throw rugs and maybe home decor too for cheap? Thanks in Advance Amani

Why are certan rugs and vases called ORIENTAL? is it because they are from the "orient"? if so, where is that?

How to replace wall to wall rugs with area rugs? Now that we ripped up the wall to wall, we want to use runners and an oriental style rug going up the stairs. The upstairs hall is a very irregular shape. Any principles for making area rugs hang together?

Will it damage an Oriental rug to lay it on top of wall to wall carpet and put furniture on top of it? I have a very nice Persian carpet that my grandmother left me. However, we just moved in to an apartment with wall to wall carpeting. I would like to put down the rug, but I am worried that it may damage the rug to not have a hard surface underneath it. Does anyone know whether it will harm the rug if I put furniture on top of the rug (on top of the carpet) ? Thanks!

How do you keep an oriental rug from shifting on top of wall to wall carpet.I bought a rubber pad.? but it still gets wavy & I'm afraid someone is going to trip.The rug used to lay on a similar pad but it was on limestone floors & I never had a problem.thanks for advice.

How can I tell if an oriental rug is wool or silk? I know this rug is old and great quality. My Aunt gave it to me and I would like to know how to know something. She was ill when they were giving to the family.

how do I get cat urine smell out of a fine oriental rug? the rug is here on consignment and I was returning it today because it jusy doesn't work in my house.

how to straighten out my Oriental rug? I purchased a very expensive area rug last week and it was rolled up.. it looks bad because of the lumps and bumps in it as it lays flat on our floor. How do I resolve this?

I am currently in Afghanistan and need help picking out an oriental rug.? What should I be looking for in terms of quality? How do you tell if a rug is the real deal? Is there any pattern or color scheme that is more valuable. I am not buying it to sell, but want a good rug. Thanks.

value of oriental rugs? find the value of a Venice bisque rug ES4-Veni 2781332-240

i c,nt find the demonstration of oriental carpets? i want kn about the oriental rugs

How can I dye an oriental rug? I have a light beige and ivory rug with blue and green details. It doesn't match my decor, which is neon pink, bright green, and gold. How can I get rid or dye out the blue parts of the rug? What about bleach?

Has someone tampered with my 40 yr old oriental rug? Recently a small glass of water fell onto my rug and upon removing the moisture (using no chemical sprays), the hand towel partially turned the color of the rug. Has it been tampered with in the past or is this normal?

How long does it take to make an authentic hand-made Oriental rug? Let's say one about 10'x17'. Where are they made, and how bad are the labor laws broken?

I have an oriental rug that I want to sell. How do I know how much to sell it for? It is antique, a bit faded but otherwise in good shape. I'm not sure how much to sell it for.

What is the best way to ship an oriental rug across country? The rug is approx 9 by 11 feet by 1 inch thick.

Has anyone ever bought an oriental rug online? If not, would you if you saw a good deal? very interesting...I did not know that!

Do you have an authentic oriental rug in your home? I just bought my first one, and now I understand why rich folks have their nose in the air. It's soooo cool!!! .

My brother has an Oriental rug that he rolled up and stored in a closet. It seems to have mold. what to do? What to do about household mold?

How do you clean a large (8x12), fine wool and silk oriental rug? Without bringing it to a special shop... Unfortunately, it doesn't have a tag, but I'm pretty sure it's wool.

Would you put striped drapes in a room with an ornate oriental rug over hardwood floors? Conflict? Sem-formal living room with brick fireplace and dark mahogany woodtrim.

What's a good way to get pet hair off of an oriental rug? It seems as though it has weaved itself in there and my vacuum won't get it all up.

Is it strange to put an oriental rug on a sofa? Is it comfy? I'm thinking of putting one on my chaise lounge.

How do you remove red wine from a wool oriental rug?

The Flores family has a rectangular oriental rug on thier dining room floor that has a length of 10.5 ft. and? i meant to say... The Flores family has a rectangular oriental rug on thier dining room floor that has a length of 10.5 ft. and a width of 8 ft. What is the area of the floor covered by the rug?

hugs, drugs, oriental rugs, or "ur #1 dad!" coffee mugs? ♥ *thenks* rug!! *roles around on it* actually hugs *blinks*

How can I get ink out of my Persian Oriental rug?!? hi my child somehow got ink on my persian oriental rug(probably from a pen) and i NEED to know how to get it out without ruining the section in the carpet PLEASE HELP!! i am throwing a party tomorow! thanks

How do you uncurl an edge of an oriental rug?

I have a large oriental rug & threw up on it the other night, how can I get the smell out of it?

How to clean a Oriental silk rug? I have a antiuqe rug. My dog pissed on it and it made it bumpy. The tag on it is in chinese, It is made of silk. I need some help on cleaning it. Dry clean? or what. I can not put it in the washer because it is a high effenincy washer and it will ruin it when it gets wet. This rug is over thousands of dollars, I am not getting a new one

how do i clean an oriental rug?

I have a deep blue oriental rug? I started noticing little white "tracks" like a worm walked about it-some straight-some sort of round. I first thought of moths and sprayed, vaccumed it well, now whatever this creature is he is back. Has anyone else seen such a thing? If so Help! Please

i found a rug, how can i tell if it is an oriental rug or a look a like?