What to Consider When Buying a Persian Carpet
Persian rugs are traditionally from Iran where they are hand-woven by skilled artisans. These carpets are popular in Western homes for their beauty, craftsmanship, quality and rarity.
The World’s Largest Carpet
An Olympic-size swimming pool covers an area of 1 250 square meters. If you put four Olympic pools together and add another half pool, you’ll – almost – have the dimensions of the world’s largest carpet.
The Carpet of Wonder
Dubbed the Carpet of Wonder, the carpet in the prayer hall of Oman’s Grand Sultan Qaboos Mosque spans an incredible 4,343 square metres.
Getting Pet Urine Out of Rugs
If you’ve got small children or pets, occasional toilet accidents are bound to happen. This is unfortunate because of all the substances that commonly get spilt on rugs, urine is among the toughest to remove.
Chelsea’s Unbeatable Process for Cleaning Rugs
At Chelsea Cleaning, we’re proud of the processes and equipment we use to clean loose rugs and carpets.
The Fabulous Rise of the Magical Flying Carpet Fable
“I can open your eyes / Take you wonder by wonder / Over, sideways and under / On a magic carpet ride…”
8 of the World’s Most Expensive Carpets
Have you ever wondered what a multi-million-dollar carpet looks like?
The World’s Most Beautiful Carpets
You may think that the world’s most beautiful carpets are those made from the finest silks, in rich, lustrous colours. Normally we’d agree, but there’s one exception.
How to Clean Wool Carpets
Wool carpets provide a soft feel, pleasing look and depth of colour that can’t truly be replicated by synthetic fibres.
How to Clean Silk Carpets and Rugs
Silk carpets and rugs have a natural shimmer and smooth, soft texture that can’t be beaten by other materials. Composed largely of a protein called fibroin, silk is also surprisingly strong.
