Always remember to never cut those white knots! Being that these knots are holding very important foundation fibers together, cutting a white knot can let the fibers pull themselves apart, which will eventually create a hole in the rug. White knots are essentially a good sign. When you see these white knots, you know you have a nice, authentic, hand knotted area rug. However, if you consider them to be an annoyance to your view of the rug, you can do something about them. If you feel it is necessary to rid your rug of white knots, you can have them re-piled. Re-piling is an expensive method of repair, but it is permanent. A more cost effective repair method is to have a professional touch them up using a dye that matches the particular area of the rug. This method is typically much less expensive, but is only a temporary fix.
If you notice white knots in your rug before or after the cleaning service and have some questions about them, reach out to us HERE at the Oriental Rug Cleaning Facility in Tampa and we would be more than happy to help in any way that we can! Our friendly staff are always happy to help!