Kelims and Durries

Find out how to clean wool carpets without damaging them, including certain products to avoid using and tips for safe, effective maintenance, stain removal and washing.

We show you how to clean silk carpets and rugs at home. Alternatively, contact us for a professional – and safe – way to clean your prized rugs.

Expert tips for maintaining Persian rugs in South Africa, including placement, cleaning and storage guidelines.

Why it’s always worth having rugs professionally cleaned.

Expert advice on ways to hang a decorative rug on a wall, without damaging the piece.

With our tried and tested method, cleaning of loose carpets and rugs is simple and effective.

The Cape winter can be hard on your carpets. Incessant rainfall leads to mud and, especially if you have children and pets, dirty feet that regularly track mess through the home.

Hanging carpets that seem to melt off the wall, detailed rugs that suddenly transition to pixel art and 3D optical illusions are just some of the mind-boggling tricks that Faig Ahmed creates with his uniquely woven carpets.

It’s not certain when or where the first magic carpet story appeared. What is clear is that across cultures, magic carpets have timeless appeal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At Chelsea Cleaning, we’re proud of the processes and equipment we use to clean loose rugs and carpets.

“I can open your eyes / Take you wonder by wonder / Over, sideways and under / On a magic carpet ride…”

Cats, particularly unneutered males, tend to mark their territory by spraying urine on carpets, clothing and curtains. This leaves a pungent odour that worsens over time.

Authentic hand-woven Persian carpets add elegance and comfort to a home, whether they’re used as floor rugs or wall hangings.