August is Still WOOL Month…

August 23, 2010

Attention all oleophiles!!! Want another reason why August is WOOL Month at Regal Fabric Care, Boston’s source for the care and maintenance of wool carpeting, upholstery, drapery and area rugs?  Wool is an oleophilic material-from the Latin oleum meaning oil, and philus meaning lover.  So as an oil-lover, your wool rug or carpet will repel […]

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Versatility?….WOOL to The Rescue!

August 20, 2010

You want a versatile textile or fabric? How About WOOL?           Drapery:                                             Upholstery:                                                         Oriental & Area Rugs:                                              Carpets:                                                                      How’s that for a fiber that not only can furnish your home but can also be your fabric of choice for clothing?  Let wool be the choice you make for your family-keeping them clean, healthy and comfortable…GUARANTEED! What’s your […]

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Cleanability?…WOOL to the Rescue!

August 18, 2010

AUGUST is WOOL Month at Regal Fabric Care  Wool’s all-natural look and feel doesn’t sacrifice its cleanability.  In fact most spots and spills can be removed from wool carpeting and rugs if treated properly!  Find out more about spot and spill clean-up including information about our AVENGE Home-Pro Spotter and the magic of White Vinegar.  […]

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High Humidity…WOOL to the Rescue!

August 16, 2010

Feels like a swamp in here… Wool can absorb up to 1/3 of its weight in moisture during periods of high humidity.  That means in the summer it’ll make your home feel cooler, while in the winter (when it releases stored moisture into the dry air) your home will have a warmer, less drier humidity […]

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What’s All That Racket???

August 11, 2010

More on Wool Month from Regal Fabric Care Did you know wool has a natural tendency to reduce noise pollution?  Wool carpets and rugs deaden sound to a greater degree than any other commonly used floor covering.  That means it’s good for the environment, and for your human environment!  Before selecting your next flooring material […]

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August is WOOL Month-Flames…

August 9, 2010

Naturally Flame-Resistant! Wool is naturally flame-resistant. Wool’s inability to not support a flame is why it’s the fiber of choice in many restaurants, hotels and casinos. The fibers may be singed but will soon extinguish themselves. Do you think, act, or design with safety in mind? Consider Wool as your new best friend!     We […]

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August is WOOL Month!

August 7, 2010

August is WOOL Month! August is WOOL month at Regal Fabric Care  During August 2010 we’ll be celebrating wool floor coverings.  Although we do indeed clean and maintain synthetic fibers daily we really love to maintain wool rugs and carpeting.  Wool provides the look and feel so many of us want in our homes and […]

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Change?..I Don’t Like Change

July 30, 2010

Some change is good, some not Does your carpet and upholstery appear different now that it has been cleaned?  The change is most likely due to the removal of soil, revealing cleaner fibers and possibly some pre-existing pile distortion or wear pattern.  The appearance of your carpet, Oriental rugs, and upholstery depends on various factors:  […]

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*Quick Tips* Upholstery Care

July 27, 2010

Upholstery care and cleaning: Following are some quick tips that you can use to avoid problems with your upholstered furnishings….. Upholstery should be vacuumed regularly to remove dust. It is recommended that upholstery be cleaned professionally once per year. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading. Avoid placing printed items (such as newspapers) directly on the […]

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My World Unraveled-Now What???

July 24, 2010

Dogs and cats may be our best friends, but not necessarily the best friends of our carpeting, draperies and upholstery.  We recently received an Oriental rug at our Woburn location with considerable damage caused by the dog while the family was away on vacation.  Apparently the dog did not appreciate being left alone and decided to […]

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