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The Hest Gallery
Local artist Bob Hest was searching for ways to parlay his vivid paintings into new artforms when he met Farzan Navab, co-owner of Navab Brothers and American Rug Laundry. Navab, himself a graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, had a suggestion: Why not translate the art into handwoven rugs? It seemed to […]
More Space, More Rugs, More Bargains
The west wall in the rug showroom at American Rug Laundry has been removed, opening up nearly 1,000 square feet of new space to expand our selection of handmade rugs. The new space previously housed the rug soaking pit and other cleaning equipment that has been relocated to our state-of-the art cleaning plant in Golden […]
New Shipment of Cat Traps!
Just in time for your holiday giving we have received a new shipment of cat-sized rugs, hand-knotted in Pakistan. These charming 1-square-foot Bokhara rugs are catnip underfoot for your favorite feline or any cat parent on your gift list. Value priced at $36, our cat traps are available in a variety […]
It’s OK if your rug is extremely dirty. That’s why we’re here.
“The dog mistook my rug for a fire hydrant again. I’m so sorry.”“It’s been in a plastic bag in the basement for years. I apologize for the smell.”“I haven’t washed it for at least twenty years. I feel like such a bad rug owner.”Here at ARL we often serve customers who bring their rugs in […]
Do’s and Dont’s for Vacuuming an Area Rug
In addition to professional cleaning every one to three years, rugs require routine vacuuming to look great and achieve their maximum lifespan. Like cleaning, the required frequency of vacuuming depends upon the type of rug and the amount and type of traffic the rug gets. If done correctly, vacuuming is a key element of good […]
Rugs of Note: “Lisa”
All handmade rugs are works of art, but we especially love these two “art rugs” that actually depict an original work of art. The design is an interpretation in wool of an artwork by Twin Cities painter and textile designer Lisa Cicotte. The image is from a series she created on her iPhone featuring abstract […]
Pet Accidents Happen: What Should You Do?
Even the best-trained dogs and cats can have a bad day at the expense of one of your rugs. In fact, a very high percentage of the rugs that come into American Rug Laundry for cleaning have suffered from one or more pet accidents. As a pet owner and a rug owner, what should you […]
Improve Indoor Air Quality With Houseplants | Professional Rug and Carpet Cleaning
Your rugs and carpets are the biggest filter in your home and just like your air conditioning filter they filter out airborne soils that pass through them. Keeping these objects properly cleaned and maintained is vitally important to your health. What about bringing plants into the home as well, to assist with this filtering process?Indoor […]
Coming Soon Our New Cleaning Plant!
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They Know Rugs. | Five Star Customer Reviews Shoreview Mn
Five Star Customer Reviews for American Rug Laundry “They knew where we bought our rug by the way it was made. They also knew the colors had to be set before cleaning because of where it came from.I also wanted a pad that I’d seen at a friend’s home. To make sure the pad I […]