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11.04.2019

Springtime = Cleanup Time

Spring is the perfect time to deep clean, organize, and de-clutter your home. Here are some tips and tricks

Would you like to declutter your home?

Do you ever get overwhelmed with the to-do list? I definitely do. So, I created Declutter your Home Printable Checklist. I broke my home into rooms and then I broke those rooms into areas. These are the things that often get overlooked or passed over and called good enough. But Spring is the perfect time to deep clean, organize, and de-clutter your home.

Do Some Decluttering

Clutter: described as anything that is kept, even though not used, needed or wanted. It also can be defined as having a disorganized and overwhelming amount of possessions in our living space, cars or storage areas.

Clutter creates stress that has three major biological and neurological effects on us: our cortisol levels, our creativity and ability to focus, and our experience of pain. Clutter in the home has been linked to increased levels of anxiety.

No, you don’t have to go full Marie Kondo method, but why not get rid of some of the stuff? Here are my three principles of decluttering. Those are:

If I haven’t used it in over 1 year, get rid of it;
If it doesn’t bring me joy in some way (a’la Marie Kondo), get rid of it;
If I can replace it easily, I don’t even think twice about getting rid of it!

How about clothes you haven’t worn in years? Extra kitchen appliances (out and never used)? Winter clothes/hats/gloves that no one is wearing? Your kids’ broken toys? Junk mail? Donate or throw out the items you never use that just take up space. When you are done your home will be clean and it will bring you joy!

Get Healthy Kitchen Tools

After the long, cold and messy months of winter we’re all looking forward to prepare and cook healthier meals in less time. As more fresh fruits and vegetables come into season this spring, make sure you have the kitchen tools needed to take advantage of fresh produce and eat and drink healthier. Having the right type of kitchen tools and appliances can help you incorporate more healthy foods into your diet and can make healthy meal prep a breeze and keep your healthy diet on track.

Carve Out an Exercise Corner

If you are not a big fan of going to the gym but don’t have a home gym, and you prefer the flexibility of working out at home whenever you can fit it into your schedule, then is finally time to create a exercise corner. Outfit it with a yoga mat, some hand weights, and a medicine ball. You could position it near a television so you can more easily workout by using DVDs or YouTube videos. Even a nook or empty corner just big enough for your kind of training could be transformed into a workout zone.

If getting in shape is a priority for you this year, reorganize and find a corner of your home that can be dedicated to exercise.

Get a HEPA Air Purifier

HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air), refers to a type of filter that removes 99.9% of particles above a certain size (above 0.3 µm – micron). Install HEPA Purifier in your home and you’ll go a long way toward removing stuff that can trigger or worsen allergies and asthma. HEPA Air Purifier isn’t a complete solution that can address all indoor pollutants, but it can improve your indoor air quality. It removes particulates/contaminants from the air like pet dander, pollen, and dust mites. While HEPA filters remove particulates from the air, here are some contaminants that are in the air and that HEPA can not remove:

VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds are airborne chemicals and they are simply far smaller in size than what can be trapped;

Viruses: Much like VOCs, viruses are also too small to be removed;

Bacteria: While bacteria are large enough to be trapped, bacteria are understood to release endotoxins into the air stream when dying on the air filter surface. Studies have demonstrated that endotoxins cause inflammatory and atopic responses in no asthmatic and asthmatic participants;

Mold: Mold spores are large enough to be caught in HEPA filters but stay alive on the filter surface. Other particles that accumulate and fill the filter start acting as nutrients and allow mold spores to potentially grow on and through the filter membrane and eventually release new spores into the air.

It is important to say that frequent replacement of filters is critical since pathogens collected on the filter can include live organisms and eventually pathogens are re-released into the air.

Even though HEPA Air Purifier is not a perfect solution, it is a worthwhile buy – especially for people with allergies or asthma, those at risk for cardiovascular disease and families with young kids. But anyone can benefit, breathing cleaner air isn’t a bad thing for any of us.

Maybe you’ll be able to conquer the whole list in just a few days or maybe not, but it’s a place to start.

Do you have any decluttering secrets or tricks? Please share with us via email!

If we can be of help, please call us!

Until next time…

WiizTeam

Spring is just around the corner!

Spring is the perfect time to clean house — both literally and figuratively.

The whole purpose of spring cleaning is to give your home a deep cleaning.

After the long, cold and messy months of winter, most homes are ready for a real thorough cleaning that couldn’t be done during the cold days of winter. This is what we as professional cleaners consider the top spring cleaning tips and tactics to get your house deep cleaned.

As we emerge from winter hibernation, we want to share them with you to help both your health and your home get ready for the warmer months as fast and efficiently as possible.

Here goes:

Start At the Front Door

One of the areas you would want to make sure gets a good cleaning is right where people enter the home.

Most folks have a door mat outside the door and right inside the house.

If your outside door mate is washable, take it to the utility sink and soak it in a solution of all purpose cleaner. Take a scrub brush to the mat too so you can really get it clean. You may need to soak it a few times before it’s thoroughly clean. You can also vacuum or swat it outside with a broom. If your outdoor mat is not washable, toss and replace with one that you can clean occasionally.

Next, give the mat inside your home a cleaning too. If your indoor mat is not machine washable, or it is an Oriental Rug, give us a call and we’ll schedule to pick it up and return it to its original beauty.

No matter what method you choose, remember your welcome mat is the first line of defense in keeping dirt out of the house.

Keep Supplies Right at Your Fingertips

When you have to tackle a big housekeeping job you want to make sure to have your cleaning supplies handy and nearby. The best way to accomplish this is to create a “cleaning bucket”.

My favorite storage container for cleaning supplies is a cleaning caddy. It is sturdy, won’t break, has built in handle and can easily store the five or more products most of us use to clean our homes. Plus it can hold all your cleaning tools too!

Just pick it up and bring it with you from room to room and have everything at your fingertips.

Use Products You Love and Do the Trick

I believe a plant-based cleaner works just as well as the chemical-filled ones. I prefer cleaning products that are easy on the environment and safe for my family and pets.

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day household products make caring for your home fresh, fun and fragrant. All of their products are made with plant-derived ingredients and essential oils, and are not tested on animals. Every of Mrs. Meyer’s household cleaning product I used is delightful and it is available in most all grocery stores.

Don’t Forget Upholstery and Carpets

Call Wiz Team, Inc. your Professional Cleaning & Restoration Specialists to do it for you. Fabrics that have absorbed a winter’s worth of dirt, body oil, and germs will need a deep cleaning to get them ready for another year of wear. We use professional equipment to speed the drying process, which otherwise can take a day or more. We will take care of all your Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning needs.

Give Your Floors the Attention They Deserve

For daily maintenance of your floor we recommend Bona Free & Simple Hardwood Floor Cleaner with Bona Hardwood Floor Spray Mop. The mop comes with washable microfiber pads.

Depending on the type of your floors you have it will depend on how you care for them. But you’ll want to give them a deep down thorough cleaning to remove all salt, sand or other particles that can cause continued and permanent damage.

If your floors have taken a beating this winter, you may need help from the experts in hardwood floor care to bring them back to their original glory. We use BONA Deep Cleaning System on all hardwood floors. This innovative deep cleaning system is the safest, quickest and easiest way to remove all the dirt, grime and build-up on your hardwood floors. It will help protect your investment, leaving you with beautiful hardwood floors that will last a lifetime. The fast, easy and effective way to spruce up your hardwood floors during your spring cleaning – call your experts in hardwood floor care!

Clean the Refrigerator Coils

Refrigerator’s condenser coil (usually found behind the toe grille) should be cleaned regularly. You can do this by using a long-handled bottle brush or dryer lint trap brush and a vacuum cleaner with an attachment hose to remove dust and pet hairs. Build-up can shut down the unit by causing it to overheat and cause you trouble.

To remove dust from coils that are attached to the hard-to-reach back side of the fridge, carefully pull the refrigerator out several feet and vacuum thoroughly. Vacuum and wash the floor and move the refrigerator back into place.

Put on the Gloves

Spring cleaning usually means a lot of work, so stock up on some rubber gloves. Rubber gloves help you move through your cleaning tasks without worrying about getting your hands dirty or ruining your manicure.

Clean At the Right Time of Day

Make sure you’re cleaning at the right time of day. Use your body’s natural rhythms to find the best time of day. For most people, best time of day to clean the house is starting around 11:00 AM and finishing by 4:00 PM. During this time of the day is when our hand-eye coordination is at its peak and mood levels are high.

If anyone in the house has allergies or asthma, avoid insomnia-hour and morning cleaning sprees (upper respiratory -allergy symptoms are most severe between 6 AM and noon, asthma attacks more likely between midnight and 6 AM), and finish well before that person walks in the door.

Whenever possible schedule your cleaning on a bright sunny days, you’re more likely to whistle while you clean (and not kick over the bucket).

Move Left to Right, Top to Bottom

You want to clean left to right (clockwise) and top to bottom. This way won’t be re-cleaning same areas and won’t miss anything, plus your floors would be the last. This way you’re tidying in a systematic way.

Turn it Up!

Have a little fun too! Nothing will make the time go faster than putting on your favorite tunes. It keeps you motivated and it won’t be boring.

Clean Your Air Duct System or Vents

It’s easy to forget – they’re out of sight out of the mind. Air Duct System cleaning in spring may not be the first thing on your mind, but it’s actually the best time of year to do so.

That dry dust that’s accumulated in your ducts all winter gets sticky and can even cause issues when it’s exposed to the spring and summer humidity.

When spring arrives, trees bud and flowers bloom, so there are a lot of pollens and allergens in the air. Your pet’s fur can also make its way into your ventilation system. And if someone in your home smokes, the chemicals from the cigarettes spread throughout the house through the vents, too.

Cleaning your Air Duct System in spring, before they become a problem, is wise, especially if anyone in your family has respiratory issues.

Cleaning your Air Duct System regularly (every 3 to 5 years), will help you save money in the long run because your system won’t have to work harder to heat or cool your home. Instead, it will work far more efficiently, resulting in a longer lifespan and can help relieve allergy and asthma symptoms this spring.

To avoid all the pollutants getting into your home and wreaking havoc on your family’s respiratory system, clean your air ducts – call your professional air duct system cleaning company.

FREE Printable Spring-Cleaning-List

If you would like to enter the new season with a Deep Cleaned Home, we’re here to help!

Give us a call so we can talk about your options.

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Persian Rugs – Bakhshayesh

Bakhshayesh rugs are one of the categories of Persian rugs and are considered by collectors, to be the best rugs in the world. The quality and artistry that is involved in the creation of Bakhshayesh rugs ensure that they can last through several generations. It is easy to recognize why these rugs can become heirlooms because they are not only enjoyable to look at, as they enhance any area, while the value appreciates.

When decorating your home, or even your offices, it can be a very wise decision to include Bakhshayesh rugs, notably, during more robust economic climates, as they may be obtained at lower prices, and they almost always increase in value over time. The name ‘Bakhshayesh rug’ is derived from a beautiful city Bukhshayesh that is located in North West Persia in the East Azerbaijan Province, just southwest of the city of Heriz.

Origins of the Bukhshayesh Rug

The Bukhshayesh rug is one of the most effective and pivotal components that display the central theme of Bukhshayesh art and culture. Crafting of artistic Carpets had always been one of the salient manifestations for the Bukhshayesh artistes.

Delving deep into the issue and spanning back to the Bronze age several thousands of years back; it can be easily understood that carpets that were crafted during those period used to provide the aesthetic and magnificent flavor of royalty.

The rugs of the present times have changed a lot. But the inspirational flavor of the classical royalty can still be found in the Bukhshayesh rugs with some beautiful blend of modern artistic concept. This is one of the salient features of the great Persian rugs while some of the other worth mentioning features still do exist.

True Criterion of Bukhshayesh Rugs

The art in case of the Bukhshayesh rugs are significantly based on Persian culture, and hence a galore of beauty synchronized with classical style are the true criterion of the beautiful art. Wools and cotton are the most common materials used in case of the Bukhshayesh rugs just like the Persian rugs. This tends to give a unique textured look.

Bakhshayesh rugs are generally crafted with the high degree of dexterity and hence turn out to be much more hardy and durable. The rugs have initially been hand-knotted, by nomadic tribes-people for protection from the cold, and as time evolved, they become highly prized objects d’art. They appear to be coveted, not only for the insulation qualities, but they can also add a feeling of warmth and coziness, to any colder environment.

In the beginning, Bakhshayesh rugs were created to be functional, but as time progressed, the Persian weavers began to include some form of cultural expression. The mats were used to tell stories and covered much of the images of folklore and tradition.

Bakhshayesh Designs

Bakhshayesh rug designs may be rectilinear or curvilinear; the latter is the more complex of the two. Traditional rug weavers commit the designs to memory. In a more recent method, intricate designs are developed on graph paper and drawn to scale using actual colors. Since each square of the graph corresponds to a weaver’s knot, the outcome is exactly like the design. Computerized designs have now replaced the manually drawn ones on a graph.

Classic Bakhshayesh rugs designs include motifs or patterns that are mapped out within a border or some borders. The motif is placed within the confines of the border – either all-over or in the middle or to one side. Adaptations include the repeat medallion in which the central medallion pattern is repeated in a column or grid formation. Gabbeh rugs and Kelims are examples of unsymmetrical designs of Persian rugs.

With time, the motifs became popular, and one can now find a mix of the motifs in a single rug. But the ancient patterns remain as main patterns, and the variations form the subpatterns.

Bakshaish Carpet Sizes

Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshayesh) carpets are in a class by themselves among the oversized rugs made in Persia.

Bakshaish carpets were the product of the Persian home craft, often woven in room size (typically 9ft x 11ft to 11ft x 14ft) on a loom attached to the outside wall of the weaver’s home. Area size Bakshaish rugs (normally 4ft 6in x 6ft 6in and sometimes as small as 2ft x 4ft) are only occasionally seen, the best of which are highly prized by serious collectors. Rare examples of these magnificent Bakhshayesh rugs can occasionally be found in sizes ranging from 11×15 to 12×18. Extremely seldom seen in this style are sizes larger than 12×18, runners, or keleges (corridor rugs).

All-over field designs of over-scale emblematic or stylized floral patterns offer striking graphic artistry. Bakshaish rug weavers are renowned for creating carpets featuring the age-old Tree of Life motif. They fit perfectly into contemporary or casual decors and brilliantly enhance the casual, organic ambiance of mountainside homes.

How to Care for Bakhshayesh Rugs

Inadequate cleaning can ruin your valuable Persian rug. It can damage the fibers, bleed out the colors, and leave a messy residue.

When it comes to Master Rug Cleaning, we’re simple to best! We know the value of your Bakhshayesh rug, and we promise never to hurt your heirloom.

For any questions about your Bakhshayesh Rugs or any kinds of Rug, feel free to contact us. We’re experts in the rug world.

WiizTeam

Persian Rugs – Ardabil (Ardebil)

About Ardabil Rugs: Did you know that Ardabil rugs are considered to be the finest, best, and the largest carpets in the world? The Ardabil rugs are perhaps one of the most alluring additions to any modern home décor. With a long historical record tied around these beautiful rugs, they’re almost always handmade using meticulous detail and care.

The name Ardabil is derived from the Zoroastrian name “Artavil,” meaning “Holy Place.” As the name implies the Persian rugs come from some of the most exotic places on earth

The handcrafted production of unique Ardebil has been going on for centuries. Most people familiar with Persian rugs would expressly agree that these custom handmade creations are much more than just floor coverings and are indeed beautiful individual works-of-art loved by everyone.

Like Caucasian rugs, the Persian rugs have more objects and motifs woven into its edges and lining. Ardabil weavers used Azerbaijani symmetrical knots in making these rugs. There is also a production of Ardabil rugs that look like Persian copies of Caucasian designs

The colors of these rugs are typically red, pink, ivory, green, and blue. The patterns are predominantly geometric, and the most common layouts are multiple connected diamond-shaped medallions, medallions, and all-over octagonal shapes.

The most recognized design is the famous Mahi (Herati) design, and it features a diamond medallion and small fish throughout the surface of the rug. Modern weavers are favoring bold geometric patterns over the traditional Mahi (Herati) design and added colors such as purple and turquoise to the more traditional colors.

If you need a professional rug cleaning service, hiring Wiz Team is your best bet.

Facts about Persian Rugs (Ardabil Rugs)

The first Ardabil carpet was produced in 1539-40 and its known as the world’s oldest dated carpet.
The materials used in the production of Ardabil rugs are mostly cotton, wool, or silk. The incorporation of silk into the woolen pile is to emphasize highlights in the pattern and design. Ardabil has 300 – 350 knots per square inch.
Known as “The Ardabil Carpet,” Ardabil has produced what we consider today as the most famous Persian rug.
The Ardabil Carpet is a fine specimen bearing inscriptions which read:

I have no refuge in the world other than thy threshold.

There is no protection for my head other than this door.

The work of the servant of the threshold Maqsud of Kashan in the year 946.

The Persian rugs are massive, measuring approximately 34.5 to the width and 17.5 to the length. The wool pile which holds dye much better than silk has 26 million knots in total, and it’s very dense. Its lump feel and beauty together with its outstanding history makes the Persian Rugs the most beautiful carpet in the world.
It would take a team of skilled weavers several years to make such a large carpet. The Ardabil rug is the most valued carpet in the Victoria and Albert Museum London. In 2006, the Museum created a remarkable case in the gallery’s center so it could see it as intended, on the floor. Maintaining the colors of these rugs requires it to be light for ten minutes on the hour and half-hour.
The Ardabil Carpet is the world’s oldest dated carpet and one of the largest, most beautiful rugs with historically significance.

How to Care For Ardabil Rugs?

It is essential to care for your Ardabil rug. If properly cared for Persian rugs can be an heirloom and will last for hundreds of years. However, continued use of these rugs in households with soil and grit will cause it to wear down, attracting household pests, and mildew.

As you’re reading this article, the chances are that you will want to create a legacy by passing your Ardabil rug down for generations. The best way to preserve these beautiful rugs is through season cleaning and checkups.

Here are several ways to care for your Ardabil Rugs (Persian Rugs):

The best way to keep your Ardabil Rug clean is by maintaining a strategic distance between the rug and dirt

Like in most rug-weaving countries, removing your foot wears when entering the house is a good idea. Sock-foot or bare-foot traffic is much gentler to a rug than a spike heel. Also, leaving your footwear at the entrance to the house tracks in much less dirt.

Be sure to vacuum clean your rug often and don’t use any reactive chemicals on it.

Ardabil is the most elegant beautiful rug and deserves to be cared for. Cleaning them is a complicated process. Have your carpet professionally cleaned at least twice every year by professional rug cleaners. With us, your Ardabil rug will always be evergreen!

Conclusion

Inadequate cleaning can ruin your valuable Persian rug. It can damage the fibers, bleed out the colors, and leave a messy residue.

When it comes to Master Rug Cleaning, we’re simple to best. We know the value of your Ardabil Rug, and we promise never to hurt your heirloom.

For any questions about your Ardabil Rugs or any kinds of Rug, please feel free to contact us. We’re experts in the rug world.

WiizTeam

Uncategorized Water Damage Restoration
05.02.2019
broken pipes, frozen pipes, home maintenance, water damage restoration

What to Do About Frozen Water Pipes

Frozen but not broken pipes…

With the subzero temperatures this day’s, frozen water pipes are common occurrence. When most people think of frozen water pipes in their homes, they automatically think broken pipes, soaked carpets, carpet padding, walls and overall a huge mess… requiring the attention of certified water damage restoration specialists in Illinois.

Very often a frozen pipe doesn’t necessarily become a broken pipe. Some of might have had experienced it: You go into a bathroom, during a really cold day (like now), turn on the faucet and nothing comes out or only a trickle dribbles into the sink.

This is nuisance must be addressed quickly, before the pipe actually breaks and creates a much larger problem.

What to Do About Frozen Water Pipes?

To prevent this from happening is the best course of action. Here are some things you can do when temperatures dip well below freezing:

If you have water supply pipes in the walls or ceiling of your garage keep garage doors closed. Frozen pipes occur especially when a bathroom is next to or above a garage. As soon as you pull into the garage, immediately shut the garage door, so the heat from the engine can help warm the garage.
When at home and outside temperature get to subzero, open kitchen and bathroom cabinets to allow warmer air to flow among the pipes. If you feel it might freeze, allow a slow trickle of water to run in each faucet.
Control the temperature in your home, especially when leaving for a couple of days. Some of us will set the temperature low to save money, but keep your home’s heat at minimum of 60°F or higher. Investing and installing a smart thermostat will not only let you monitor and control your home’s temperature from your Smartphone, PC or tablet while traveling, but it will also allow you to take control of the temperature in your home.

But in the unfortunate event of a frozen pipe does happen, what do you do?

At that point your only recourse is to thaw it. This daunting task might take time. First, warm up your house, then use safe heat source, such as a hair dryer or heat gun, to warm up the area where the frozen pipe is located. Under no circumstances should you use a blowtorch, kerosene or other heat source fired by fuel, and please don’t use open flames. If you can’t determine where the frozen pipe is, call a local plumbing company to help.

Of course, if the worst happens and a pipe does break, call Wiz Team, Inc. your true water damage restoration specialists.

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Oriental Rug Cleaning
26.01.2019
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Persian Rugs – Afshar

Afshar rugs are made by tribal groups which used to live in Northwestern Iran. Traditionally, the nomadic Afshar weavers working on these rugs are all women. During the 16th century, they exiled to the city of Kerman in the southeast of Iran where today live the semi nomads from the Afshar tribe (also known as the Avsar). Afshar means “obedient” in Farsi. The rugs of the various tribal groupings are closely related, and they are all considered Afshar’s. The Afshar tribal people speak both Turkish and Farsi.

Afshar rugs have short pile and use the primary colors that are easiest to create with natural dye. Older rugs had wool foundations; however cotton foundations are frequent in newer rugs. Afshar’s from the 19th century are known for their high quality craftsmanship and materials.

The wool was rich in lanolin which contributed to the sheen seen in older Afshar rugs. Typical Afshar rug is more square sizes than the typical standard Persian rug sizes. For example, they may measure closer to a 4×5 than a 4×6 as they are relatively wide in relation to its length. They are very distinguishable rugs and are by far the most eclectic Persian tribal rugs. Rustic in appearance with red and blue color tones and mostly geometrical patterns that feature depictions of the domesticated livestock animals, like chickens, that is important to their lives. The most frequent pattern contains a large center piece with one or more squared medallions, some say this symbolizes a hide stretched for preparation.

On the market Afshar rugs are also known under the name of Sirdjan.

They manufacture similar rugs in the nearby city of Shah Babak with a higher density and with more detailed patterns.

Afshar rugs vary in price, depending on materials and construction. Newer, coarsely woven Afshar‘s are more affordable, but you can pay up to several thousand for a well-made, well-preserved Afshar rug. Vintage rugs from the 1940s or even later are well on their way to becoming genuine antique rugs. They can say this for every type of Oriental rug.

How to care for Afshar Rugs?

It is important to know how to care for your rug. When properly cared for Persian and Oriental rugs can last for hundreds of years; however, continued use of a rug that contains household soil and grit will cause it to wear down, inviting in grime, household pests, and mildew.

We are sure you will want to pass yours down for generations. The best way to preserve is through great cleaning!

The best way to keep a rug clean is to keep your outdoor shoes out when entering the house (as people do in most rug-weaving countries), if this is in accords with your lifestyle. Bare-foot or sock-foot is much gentler to a rug than a hard outdoor-shoe sole or heels and leaving your outdoor shoes at the entrance to the house tracks in much less dirt.

For regular maintenance, be sure to vacuum often and not use any chemicals on your rug. If you need a professional deeper cleaning, choosing Wiz Team’s Rug Cleaning Service will save time and grant you peace of mind.

Your rugs should be professionally cleaned regularly – not only when it really needs it. For most rugs in our area this will mean a yearly cleaning.

For any maintenance questions, you can rely on Wiz Team’s Master Rug Cleaners – experts in the rug world.

They are beautiful and unique, Afshar rugs deserve the highest care – cleaning them is a delicate process.

Improper cleaning can damage your Asher rug and leave a messy residue. Wiz Team, Inc. is the ONLY Certified Master Rug Cleaning Company in Chicagoland area and our methods are fast, safe, and non-toxic. Your Afshar rug will look beautiful again!

In our next post we will discuss Ardabil (Ardebil) rugs and their rich history.

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Carpet Cleaning Oriental Rug Cleaning
22.01.2019
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Persian Rugs – Abadeh

About Abadeh Rugs: Situated between Isfahan and Shiraz in the south of Iran almost halfway between the two (at an elevation of 6200 ft), Abadeh is a city and capital of Abadeh County, located in Fars Province of Iran. Abadeh has grown as picturesque market-town. Ghashghai nomads trade here, and tribal rugs are woven by those who settled in Abadeh. Abadeh rugs tend to be based on a cotton warp and have a thin, tightly knotted pile. Most Abadeh rugs are closely cut making them very flat.

Although some of the older Abadehs vary in style, many of the new designs are easily recognizable. Most Abadeh rugs are made in sizes up to 5′ x 7′, but, more recently, a small number of room-sized rugs have been produced.

The Abadeh rug had some difficulties holding onto the market and the weavers searched for new patterns. They were inspired by the Ghashghai nomads who had their summer pastures in the area. The rugs have a red-brown nuance combined with blue and with medallions in the middle and corners.

The Abadeh rugs usually have a large hexagon in the middle with a bow or a medallion and at the corners, a variant of the Heybatlou-pattern. The field is covered with small pictures of birds, four-legged animals together with trees and flowers.

Accent colors include red, blue, brown, beige, ivory, and yellow with green, olive and black being rarer. Designs include a repeating, stylized floral and a combination geometric and floral with a medallion. The medallion layout is framed by a large hexagon filled with small, angular flowers and leaves. At the center of the hexagon and in the corners of the field, will be light colored octagon motifs, which resemble 4 leaf clovers. Borders are usually composed of three frames: two light colored and one dark colored or two dark and onelight.

Due to the use of larger and stronger looms in Abadeh, their rug quality is generally better than Ghashghai rugs made in the vicinity.

Although some Shiraz and Abadeh rugs appear similar, Abadeh can normally be differentiated by their higher knot counts as well as the fact that the warp is invariably cotton. The rugs are almost always exclusively medium in size and the knots per square inch of an average Abadeh is around 90.

In general Abadeh are well made and fairly popular items, particularly in modern interiors or those with a Mediterranean or North African style.

Abadehs are weaved with great care and skill, and with techniques that are constantly being refined to give the very best appearance and quality.

These breathtaking pieces of art surely speak of their history and culture that has made them so well-loved.

They are good utility rugs since they are very firm, hardy and durable.

How to care for Abadeh Rugs?

It is important to know how to care for your Persian/Oriental rug. Persian and Oriental rugs can last for hundreds of years if it is properly cared for; however, continued use of a rug that contains household soil and grit will cause it to wear down, inviting in grime, household pests, and mildew. We are sure you will want to pass yours down for generations. The best way to preserve an Abadeh rug is through great cleaning and checkups!

The best way to keep a rug clean is to keep it from getting them visibly dirty in the first place. Removing outdoor shoes when entering the house (as people do in most rug-weaving countries) is a good idea if this accords with your lifestyle. Bare-foot or sock-foot traffic is much gentler to a rug than a hard outdoor-shoe sole (or spike heel), and leaving your outdoor shoes at the entrance to the house tracks in much less dirt.

For regular maintenance, be sure to vacuum quite often and not use any harsh chemicals on your rug. If you need a professional deeper cleaning, choosing Wiz Team’s Rug Cleaning Service will save time and grant you peace of mind.

Have your Abadeh rug professionally cleaned regularly – not only when it really needs it. For most rugs in our area this will mean a yearly cleaning.

For any maintenance questions or concerns, you can rely on Wiz Team’s Master Rug Cleaners – experts in the rug world.

Abadeh rugs are beautiful and unique, and deserve the highest care. Cleaning them is a delicate process.

Abadeh rugs and other delicate area rugs can be ruined by improper cleaning methods. Improper cleaning can damage fibers, bleed colors, and leave a messy residue. Wiz Team, Inc. is the ONLY Certified Master Rug Cleaning Company in Chicagoland area and our methods are fast, safe, and non-toxic. Your Abadeh rug will look beautiful again!

In our next post we will discuss Afshar Rugs and their rich history.

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Learn About Persian Rugs

About Persian Carpet Weaving: The beginning of the art of carpet weaving remains unknown. Carpet weaving was first mentioned around 400 BC, by the Greek author Xenophon in his book “Anabasis”. Carpet weaving is an essential part of Persian culture and art. Within the group of Oriental rugs produced by the countries of the so-called “rug belt”, the Persian carpet stands out by the variety and elaborateness of its manifold designs. Although the term “Persian carpet” most often refers to pile-woven textiles, flat-woven carpets and rugs are part of the rich and manifold tradition of Persian carpet weaving.

More About Persian Carpet Weaving:

Persia is historic region of southwestern Asia associated with the area that is now modern Iran. The term Persia was used for centuries and originated from a region of southern Iran formerly known as Persis, alternatively as Pārs or Parsa, modern Fārs. Parsa was the name of an Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into the region about 1000 BC.

The use of the name was gradually extended by the ancient Greeks and other peoples to apply to the whole Iranian plateau. The people of that region have traditionally called their country Iran, “Land of the Aryans.” That name was officially adopted in 1935, when the Iranian government asked those countries with which it had a diplomatic association to refer to their country as Iran. Contributing reasons for the change were that Persia, which was formerly an empire composed of 128 provinces, had been significantly reduced in size, and the majority of Persians were of Aryan origin; Iran means “Country of Aryans.” The name Iran was already used within the country at that time.

Prior to 1979, and the fall of the Shah, the United States was the leading importer of Persian rugs. In general, old Persian rugs were made using high quality natural dyes and wool quality varied from region to region. There are hundreds of rug weaving villages and several major rug weaving centers: Isfahan, Tabriz, Kerman, Mashad, Sarouk, Hamadan, and Kashan.

Economic sanctions set forth in 1979 prevented the further import of Persian rugs, yet the demand still remained, so other countries began to manufacture rugs copying the classic Persian designs.

Sanctions on the import of luxury items like rugs were eased in 2000, however, the American market continued to buy Chinese (Sino), Pakistani (Pak), and Indian (Indo) “Persian” rugs. The highest quality, finest Persian carpet weaving and rugs in recent history were made between 1910 and 1940; these are some of the best rugs in existence today.

Carpet weaving still plays a major part in the economy of modern Iran. Modern production is characterized by the revival of traditional dyeing with natural dyes, the reintroduction of traditional tribal patterns, but also by the invention of modern and innovative designs, woven in the centuries-old technique. Hand-woven Persian carpets and rugs have been regarded as objects of high artistic and utilitarian value and prestige since the first time they were mentioned by ancient Greek writers.

In our next post we will discuss Abadeh Rugs and their rich history.

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Hoarding Clean Up
22.12.2015
Clutter Clean Up, Hoarding Clean Up, Junk Removal

Clutter clean up and clutter removal services

The Wiz Team’s clutter clean up removal services are conducted by experienced Fox River Grove professionals. Fox River Grove clutter removal experts arrive at hoarders’ homes in an unmarked vehicle. They work hand in hand with hoarders prior to beginning work, in order to ensure that hoarders are content with all clutter removal ahead of time. Our professionals ensure that hoarders keep as many items as possible, or are content with other solutions, including:

1) Selling items

2) Donating items

3) Storing items in a storage facility

Clutter clean up and hoarder clean up are conducted through the following 7 methods and solutions:

1) Goal discussion with client

2) Rubbish removal and clutter cleanup

3) Professional organization services, including, but not limited to:

Building shelves
Storage units
Boxing for storage facility transport

4) Heavy duty cleaning services

5) Extermination services

6) Necessary construction services, including:

Restoration
Painting
Molding

7) Routine maintenance through chore and cleaning services

Wiz Clean is accustomed to servicing hoarders in Fox River Grove who are suffering inside unlivable homes. NYC is a busy location that often results in individuals having an abundance of responsibilities and lacking the time to clean up their homes. Hoarders in particular thrive in such environments, as they create collections and hide them from the public. In order to prevent suffering from trash, pests, mold, abundance of pets, and, bed bugs, in cluttered spaces, NYC hoarders must urgently take clutter removal action.

The Wiz Team is a full service carpet cleaning and restoration service. We service Lake Forest, Highland Park, Glencoe, Winnetka, Wilmette Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Palantine, Lake Zurich, Barrington, Mundelein, and more. Contact us today for your cleaning and restoration needs.

Erica Gaines

Water Damage Restoration
22.12.2015
Carpet Cleaning, water damage, water damage restoration

Steps to Dry Out Water Damage – Prospect Heights, IL

Water damage is inevitable and occurs at least once to every homeowner. Drying out your hardwood, tile or carpet floor can seem like a simple task but often goes unresolved. When you simply wipe away water with a towel, some of it seeps into the floor and creates mold.

Wiz Clean uses sophisticated technology to provide top-tier water removal and drying services. We also remove mold from your home! Check out below for some steps you can take to get started with your water removal process.

Naturally Move Air

When humidity isn’t too high, open doors and windows for circulation. Make sure to remove all drawers as well!

Mechanically Move Air

You can speed up the circulation by purchasing a high-powered fan from your local hardware store. These generally range from $50-$500 depending on the size. Never use your own central air conditioning system when HVAC systems are plunged into the water.

Dehumidify

A dehumidifier will remove water vapor from a contained area such as a living room or playroom.Make sure the doors and windows are closed so no humidity gets inside. If you purchase a larger dehumidifier, this will save you time on emptying the water drawer.

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