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Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners & Oriental Rug Gallery Serving Nashville, TN, Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners has delivered expert rug cleaning and restoration since 1881.

With four generations of experience, we specialize in Oriental, antique, and fine area rugs

10/19/2026

💧 Bamboo silk rug + one little spill = a brown ring? Here's why.

Viscose (art silk, bamboo silk) is much weaker when wet. Blot, never rub, use very little water, and never steam clean it at home.

📞 Call us today: (877) 278-3704
🌐 Full guide on our blog at FredRemmersRugCleaners.com

Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners, Your Rug Partner Since 1881. Free pick-up & delivery in Memphis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Tulsa & Dallas.

💧 Why won't that spot on your bamboo silk rug come out?Viscose, sold as art silk or bamboo silk, shines like silk but be...
10/19/2026

💧 Why won't that spot on your bamboo silk rug come out?

Viscose, sold as art silk or bamboo silk, shines like silk but behaves nothing like it. It is a plant-based fiber that is much weaker when wet, so water can crush the pile, make dyes bleed, and leave tan or yellow rings as it dries.

How to protect a viscose rug:
✔️ Blot spills with a clean white cloth, never rub
✔️ Use as little water as possible, and help it dry fast
✔️ Never steam clean or shampoo it at home

The full guide covers why browning and crushing happen, everyday care that helps, and an honest look at what professional cleaning can and cannot fix.

https://fredremmersrugcleaners.com/blog/viscose-rug-cleaning.php

Hand-cleaning & caring for oriental rugs since 1881 — free pickup & delivery across Memphis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Tulsa & Dallas.

10/15/2026

Rory's judging your rug choices. 👀💅

Good rugs deserve good care. Fred Remmers has been on it since 1881.

✨ Is your "silk" rug really silk?Art silk, bamboo silk, and banana silk sound luxurious, but they are all viscose, a pla...
10/15/2026

✨ Is your "silk" rug really silk?

Art silk, bamboo silk, and banana silk sound luxurious, but they are all viscose, a plant-based fiber that shines like silk and behaves nothing like it. The difference matters most on cleaning day, because viscose is much weaker when wet and can be damaged by cleaning that silk or wool would handle fine.

Here is how to start telling them apart:
✔️ Read the tag: viscose, rayon, bamboo silk, or art silk all mean not silk
✔️ Think about the price: a bargain "silk" rug is very likely viscose
✔️ Feel the pile: real silk feels fine and dry and warms as you rub it, viscose feels cool and slick

The full guide covers the burn test (one loose strand, over a sink, never the rug itself), its limits, and why a silk-look rug should never be steam cleaned or shampooed at home.

https://fredremmersrugcleaners.com/blog/real-silk-vs-art-silk-rug.php

Hand-cleaning & caring for oriental rugs since 1881 — free pickup & delivery across Memphis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Tulsa & Dallas.

10/14/2026

Years of dirt. One very satisfying transformation. 👀✨

From deep-soil removal to the final finishing touches, this is what giving a rug the care it deserves looks like.

The pattern was always there. It just needed a little help showing up again.

Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners
Since 1881.

Somewhere between spooky season and questionable decorating choices… 🎃👻We may have taken Halloween decorating a little t...
10/12/2026

Somewhere between spooky season and questionable decorating choices… 🎃👻

We may have taken Halloween decorating a little too literally.

Good thing we know a thing or two about rugs. 😉

A little mystery. A lot of rug history.

Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners
Since 1881

10/12/2026

🍁 Patio rug still out in the leaves? Here's how to put it away for winter the right way!

Shake it out, wash it with mild soap and a hose, dry both sides all the way through, then roll it (never fold) and store it dry. Jute, sisal or wool? Skip the hose and call a pro.

📞 Call us today: (877) 278-3704
🌐 Full guide on our blog at FredRemmersRugCleaners.com

Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners, Your Rug Partner Since 1881. Free pick-up & delivery in Memphis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Tulsa & Dallas.

🍁 Is your patio rug still sitting out in the leaves?Outdoor rugs handle summer sun just fine, but winter is a different ...
10/12/2026

🍁 Is your patio rug still sitting out in the leaves?

Outdoor rugs handle summer sun just fine, but winter is a different job. Wet leaves and cold rain keep them damp for days, and the dirt packed into the weave is exactly what mildew needs. Here's how to get yours ready for spring.

✔️ Shake it out or vacuum both sides, then wash a polypropylene rug with mild dish soap, a soft brush and a garden hose
✔️ Rinse until no suds remain, then dry it completely on both sides before you roll it
✔️ Roll it, never fold it, wrap it in something breathable instead of plastic, and store it dry and off the floor

Porch rug made of jute, sisal or wool? Don't hose it down. Bring it inside and let a professional clean it the right way.

Read the full outdoor rug guide:
https://fredremmersrugcleaners.com/blog/outdoor-rug-winter-care.php

Hand-cleaning & caring for oriental rugs since 1881 — free pickup & delivery across Memphis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Tulsa & Dallas.

10/09/2026

🍂 Kids home all week for fall break? Here's how to keep your rug out of the chaos!

Shoes off at the door, snacks at the table, a washable play rug for the kids and a five-minute reset every evening. And if rug color shows up on your cloth, call a pro.

📞 Call us today: (877) 278-3704
🌐 Full guide on our blog at FredRemmersRugCleaners.com

Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners, Your Rug Partner Since 1881. Free pick-up & delivery in Memphis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Tulsa & Dallas.

🍂 Kids home for fall break? Your rugs don't have to pay for it.A week of fall break brings muddy boots, juice boxes, bla...
10/09/2026

🍂 Kids home for fall break? Your rugs don't have to pay for it.

A week of fall break brings muddy boots, juice boxes, blanket forts, painted pumpkins and a very excited dog, often all on the same rug. A few simple house rules set on day one prevent most of the damage.

✔️ Shoes off at the door and a sturdy mat at every entrance; if mud gets in, let it dry completely, then vacuum
✔️ Snacks and drinks at the table; when something spills, blot with cool water and never rub
✔️ Give the kids a washable play-zone rug and let your best rug sit out the week somewhere quieter

Then take five minutes each evening for a quick rug reset. If rug color shows up on your cloth or a spot smells musty, stop and call a professional.

Read the full fall break guide:
https://fredremmersrugcleaners.com/blog/kids-fall-break-rug-care.php

Hand-cleaning & caring for oriental rugs since 1881 — free pickup & delivery across Memphis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Tulsa & Dallas.

Address

7101 Sharondale Court
Brentwood, TN
37027

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(615) 730-8515

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