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About Nick Gonnella

Co-Founder & Marketing Director of The Persian Rug Cleaning Company

Master Rug Cleaner Certified and a Woolsafe® Fabric Care Specialist. Follows a vegan diet, keeps fit and loves reading.

Favourite Rugs: Bijar, Bakhtiar, Qashqai

Favourite authors: John Steinbeck, Graham Greene, Cormac McCarthy, John Williams, David Mitchell, Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Ariely.

Rug Cleaning Myths

1st May 2018 by Nick Gonnella 2 Comments

I've written this article to dispel some of the most common rug cleaning myths that I encounter when speaking to new clients.The Mother of all Rug Cleaning Myths - Washing Rugs Damages Them Absolutely not. The most crucial action you can take to extend the life of your rug is to have it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Professional Rug Cleaning, Rug Care Knowledge Tagged With: consumer guide, guide, myths, rug care advice

Viscose Rug Cleaning & Maintenance Tips

26th April 2018 by Nick Gonnella 2 Comments

Learn everything you need to know about Viscose rugs, how to maintain them at home, and what you need to do before you even think about professional viscose rug cleaning.What is 100% Natural Viscose? Description and manufacturing process The technical description for viscose is 'chemically … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Professional Rug Cleaning, Rug Care Knowledge Tagged With: consumer guide, rug care advice, viscose

Rug Protector Treatment – 3 Reasons Why It’s Necessary

18th April 2018 by Nick Gonnella Leave a Comment

One of our most popular services is rug protector treatment for fine wool and silk rugs. Below I explain why it's a necessary element of the rug care and maintenance cycle.What Is A 'Rug Protector Treatment' Service? After we've cleaned your rug you have the option to ask us to apply a rug … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rug Care Knowledge Tagged With: consumer guide, rug care advice

How Often Should I Clean My Persian Rug?

29th October 2017 by Nick Gonnella Leave a Comment

The most common question I'm asked as a professional rug cleaner is 'How often should I clean my Persian rug?' - or any hand-knotted rug for that matter.The short answer is - usually way before you think it needs cleaning.Let me explain..Why you shouldn't wait for your Persian rug to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rug Care Knowledge Tagged With: consumer guide

5 Reasons To Choose Us For Specialist Rug Cleaning in London

20th September 2017 by Nick Gonnella Leave a Comment

If you're looking for specialist rug cleaning in London you have a large choice of companies to choose from. Or do you?There are certainly many companies offering rug cleaning as a service but can they meet the criteria below? Passion - The spark which ignites excellence "Nothing great in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Professional Rug Cleaning, Rug Cleaning In London Tagged With: consumer guide

How To Store Rugs Safely at Home

30th August 2017 by Nick Gonnella Leave a Comment

Our clients often ask us how to store rugs safely if they are not planning on using them after they are washed. We've created this simple guide to help you store your rugs at home with peace of mind.The evils of damp, urine, mould contamination, and moth attack should never be underestimated, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rug Care Knowledge Tagged With: moths, rug care advice, storage

Choosing A Rug Cleaning Company

22nd August 2017 by Nick Gonnella Leave a Comment

I wrote this guide 'Choosing A Rug Cleaning Company' to help you make the right decision when looking for a rug care professional.  Never hand over your rugs to any company that can't satisfy all the criteria in this guide.6 Important Questions To Ask A Rug Cleaning Company Before You Hire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Professional Rug Cleaning, Rug Care Knowledge, Rug Cleaning In London Tagged With: consumer guide

Introduction To Common Rug Motifs

26th July 2017 by Nick Gonnella 3 Comments

Common Rug Motifs I find the most interesting aspect of rug design and identification to be the study and appreciation of motifs. Common rug motifs are patterns which are shared by most major rug weaving areas around the world. Although we categorise these motifs into common groups, each region of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rug Knowledge Tagged With: boteh, gul, herati, mina khani, motifs, rug design, shah abbasi

How To Maintain Persian Rugs

15th July 2017 by Nick Gonnella 3 Comments

You probably consider your fitted carpets to be just a floor covering that you will replace at some point in the future. But what about your rugs? I know that I consider mine to be a work of art that I appreciate like the paintings on my walls. Hopefully they'll outlive me so that future generations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rug Care Knowledge Tagged With: guide

Types of Natural Rug Dyes 

15th July 2017 by Nick Gonnella 1 Comment

The following are the most frequently used types of natural rug dyes used in hand knotted carpets. They are commonly referred to as vegetable dyes although they are primarilly sourced from insects and plants.Red Dyes Madder The root of madder plants (Rubia tinctorum) has been used to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rug Knowledge Tagged With: rug dyes

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