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    <title>Oriental Rug Masters - Rug Cleaning and Restoration</title>
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           New rugs in the Shop
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           Its been a busy last couple of weeks!! We've had several pickups with lots of rugs needing repair.  Once we get the rugs in the shop they get a thourough inspection before we clean them.  Once there clean they come up front where we start on repairs if needed. The most common repairs are fixing corners, conservation on ends, replacing fringe and redoing binding. 
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            Over the last couple of years, it has become very popular to remove the fringe all together and bind all four sides.  It's definitely a personal preference on whether or not you like fringe.  Alot of our customers love the way the fringe looks and feel like it's an important part of the rug.  On the other hand, some fringe can be easily damaged while vacuuming or just from everyday wear and tear so many customers find it easier to maintain a rug that is bound all the way around.
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            Some more intricate repairs include patching holes, cashmering and color correction.  We have a lot of patching material available in the shop that allows us to match rugs beautifully.   We also have a wide variety of wool for cashmering. 
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           If your ever in the shop to drop off or pick up a rug check out our walls that are filled with almost every color wool!!
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:55:54 GMT</pubDate>
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            Mercer Carpet One Flooring and Home is located in Westminster, MD.  They offer a large variety of new flooring options as well as hard wood refinishing and custom rugs.  They often send us referrals for binding on hand made Oriental rugs   We have been working with Mercer for years and
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:46:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            Cleaners Solution is a family owned and operated janitorial supply company since 2004 located in Gaithersburg, MD.  They offer rug cleaning and restoration supplies, as well as sell and repair equipment and offer training classes.  Cleaners Solution is always our first stop for cleaning supplies and equipment repair when needed.  Oriental Rug Masters also offers rug drop off and pickup from Cleaners Solution in Gaithersburg, MD. 
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           Cleaners Solution can be reached at: Don@cleanerssolution.com or www.cleanerssolution.com
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           Oriental Rug Masters can be reached at: 301-493-8181 or www.orientalrugmasters.com
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:58:37 GMT</pubDate>
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           Discount Rug Clean a division of Oriental Rug Masters presents our HOLIDAY SPECIAL for non oriental area rugs!!
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           Expires 3/1/2023
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           *Pickup and Delivery minimums apply
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           Also receive 20%OFF cleaning of handmade Oriental Rugs!!
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           This morning we visited our good friends at Rainbow cleaners located off Yellow Springs Road in Frederick, MD for a rug pickup   We've been working with Rainbow Cleaners for years to make rug drop off and pick up easier for Frederick residents living near Worman's Mill, Christopher Crossing, and Yellow Springs area located in Frederick, MD.  Customers can drop off their rug at the cleaners for rug cleaning and rug repair, we then pick up the rug and return it back to the cleaners once it's been and cleaned or repaired.  This area of Frederick has really changed over the last several years, so much great shopping and conveniences. 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:52:21 GMT</pubDate>
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            We recently restored a wool runner from Bethesda, MD.  As you can see in the before and after picture it came out great!!  In the United States the Bethesda, Chevy Chase and NW Washington, DC areas have more wool rugs per household that need restoration and repair than anywhere in the country except New York. 
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           We've spent a lot of time perfecting our rug cleaning and rug repair skills over the last 30 years and feel very qualified in the art of rug restoration.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           Like it or not, your oriental rug can harbor dirt, dust, allergens and other airborne contaminants. Regular vacuuming can keep these particles down, but will not remove all of them. Sometimes, it can even disrupt them and send them back into the air, aggravating spring allergies. By having your oriental rug professionally cleaned, not only are you doing your oriental rugs a service, you are also taking a huge step in improving the air quality of your home.
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           When dirt and other debris is tracked into your home, it is ground into the oriental rug fibers, dulling the color as well as the texture. By eliminating these particles with a professional cleaning, you prevent the destruction to oriental rug fibers and restore your oriental rug to a like-new appearance.
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            Your oriental rug is a major investment and performs many important functions, including comfort, insulation and beauty. A professional cleaning helps to maintain the quality of your oriental rug and ensures that it stays beautiful for many years to come. So, when you’re ready to schedule your oriental rug’s spring cleaning, be sure to call the experts at Oriental Rug Masters. Specialists in all your of oriental rug needs, cleaning and repairs.
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           We service Maryland (Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Thurmont, Boyd’s, Westminster, Taneytown, Mt Airy, Potomac &amp;amp; Columbia)
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            The Bethesda Chevy Chase area has many beautiful rugs that sometimes need cleaning and/or repairs. The experts at Oriental Rug Masters have been serving this area for decades. They know how to properly clean and repair the finest oriental rugs.
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           From rugs at the Chevy Chase Club and Columbia Country Club on Connecticut Avenue to the fine nearby homes on Oxford Street, Newlands Street, E Melrose Street, E Kirke Street, E Irving Street, Primrose Street, Quincy Street, Bradley Ln, Raymond Street. The experts at Oriental Rug Masters have the cleaning and restoration services available as needed. Don't trust your valuable, beautiful antique rugs to any other organization.   
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           Pickup and delivery is available all over Montgomery County and beyond. Everyday we are in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Olney, Gaithersburg, Germantown and everywhere in between.
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            named Bethesda whose center is located at 
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           For thousands of years, well made wool rugs have adorned beautiful homes, palaces, office spaces, and anywhere luxurious floor coverings were desired. Since the founding of Washington, DC has the nation's capital of the United States of America individuals of taste have established homes, embassies, and businesses in the Mid Atlantic region. In areas like Spring Valley, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac, McLean VA, Alexandria VA, and many others beautiful homes have many fine oriental rugs. From time to time, these rugs require repair, maintenance, and cleaning, The experts at Oriental Rug Masters have been providing these services for decades. As the area has grown, beautiful homes have been established in outlining areas of Maryland like Frederick County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County. Counties in Virginia like Loudoun County, Prince William County, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria have always been home to many beautiful Asian rugs. 
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         Summertime at Oriental Rug Masters
        
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         This summer at Oriental Rug Masters we've been working hard cleaning and repairing lots of beautiful rugs.  Check out the before and after picture below of a Heriz runner we just finished.   We restored the end that was damaged with patching and cashmering.  We also created new fringe and a new border.  
        
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