Rug Care & Cleaning
Everything you need to keep a handmade rug alive
Wool, silk, cotton, and natural-fiber care — cleaning methods, stain response, and storage, written from forty-plus years of hands-on conservation work.
- Storage & Prevention
Rug Pad Guide — What Works, and What Destroys Hardwood
Felt, rubber, felt+rubber, memory foam compared. What to use on hardwood, what destroys finishes, and correct sizing.
Ghorban Ahmadi3 min readApril 23, 2026 - Storage & Prevention
Rug Storage in Chicago's Climate
Chicago humidity (60–80% summer, 20–30% winter) plus moths makes storage hostile. What works at home and when to use climate-controlled.
Ghorban Ahmadi3 min readApril 23, 2026 - Storage & Prevention
How to Store Rugs Properly — and What Happens When You Don't
Moths, moisture, compression — all preventable. The right way to roll, wrap, label, and store a rug at home.
Ghorban Ahmadi3 min readApril 22, 2026