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Caring for Bamboo Silk Rugs
4 Steps to Caring for Silkette ™ Bamboo Silk Rugs Silkette ™ is a trademarked name for the silk-like viscose yarns made from bamboo used within some of the rugs we carry, also known as bamboo silk. Some Silkette ™ rugs are entirely made of Silkette ™ while others are...
Holiday Spill Cleaning Guide
Cleaning Up Spills During The Holidays As we look forward to getting together with loved ones this year to share holiday meals, be prepared to clean up the accidents that may follow. Below is a quick guide of how to handle spills when they occur on carpets or rugs....
How to Flatten an Area Rug
How to Remove Area Rug Wrinkles Rugs may wrinkle depending on the material and make. We use a variety of stretching techniques to eliminate the wrinkling that may occur to rugs. This process involves securing the rug onto our service floor and applying a warm/hot...
Rug Size Guide
Rug Size and Design Guide 3 Things to Consider When Purchasing an Area Rug: Size, Color Palette & Style 1) Measure Room and Rug Size Shop with knowledge; you need to know what rug size you need/want for your space. "Measure twice and purchase once! The most common...
LVP vs Laminate
LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) and Laminate flooring are both hard surface flooring options that provide a wide variety of beautiful and aesthetically pleasing hardwood or tile looks. Both contain a wear layer that helps protect them from everyday traffic, scratches and...
Choosing the Right Rug Pad
Placing a rug pad underneath your area rugs is highly advised for a damage free home. Rug pads protect rugs and all flooring, while also preventing trips and falls. At Atiyeh, we determine the best rug pad for each customer based upon two main factors: the location of...
5 Step Rug Cleaning Process
5 Steps To Area Rug Cleaning Process at Atiyeh Bros Throughout our 120 years of rug experience, we have perfected the art of area rug cleaning to bring our customers quality, advanced technology, highly trained professional expertise and unmatched customer service....
Wine Away – A Ready Help
Having trouble with stains? Join the club! Tough stains are frustrating, occurring at what seems like the worst time possible. Luckily, a ready help is available. Wine Away is an excellent product to have on hand in your home for those accidental spills many of us...
Why You Should Be Using Rug Pads to Protect Your Hard Surfaces
Rug pads serve several important purposes, and purchasing one to pair with your area rug is highly suggested. Here is a brief overview of the top 10 reasons why rug pads are important for protecting your area rugs and your hard surfaces at home. Atiyeh Bros. proudly...
How To Keep Your Area Rug Clean
People add area rugs to their space for many reasons; whether it is to add a splash of color, a talking point, or just to give their feet the comfort they deserve. Whatever the purpose for your rug, it unfortunately endures wear and tear. Typical foot traffic will...