by Boga Rugs | May 13, 2026 | Cleaning & Care
Moths are the quiet disaster of rug ownership. They don’t announce themselves. They don’t leave obvious evidence until the damage is already done. And in San Francisco’s mild, year-round climate, they never take a season off. At Boga Rugs, moth...
by Boga Rugs | May 11, 2026 | Cleaning & Care
Somebody brings a rug into our shop almost every week with the same question: “Is this worth fixing?” Sometimes the answer is an easy yes. Sometimes it’s an easy no. But most of the time, it falls somewhere in the middle — and that’s where an...
by Boga Rugs | May 1, 2026 | Cleaning & Care
Short answer: yes. Almost always yes. A good rug pad is the cheapest insurance you can buy to protect both your rug and your floor — and most people who skip it end up wishing they hadn’t. Here’s everything you need to know about rug pads: when you need...
by Boga Rugs | Apr 22, 2026 | Cleaning & Care
“How often should I clean my oriental rug?” is the question we hear most at Boga Rugs. The honest answer is: it depends on your life, not on a calendar. Here’s a practical guide based on nearly 20 years of cleaning rugs in San Francisco. The Short...
by Boga Rugs | Apr 17, 2026 | Cleaning & Care
You love your dog. You love your rug. You’d prefer they coexist peacefully. Here’s the reality — and the practical guide to making it work. The Truth About Pets and Oriental Rugs Let’s start with the good news: oriental rugs and pets can absolutely...
by Boga Rugs | Apr 15, 2026 | Cleaning & Care
Wine. Coffee. Pet accidents. Your toddler’s art project. Stains happen — and when they happen on a $5,000 hand-knotted rug, panic sets in fast. Here’s the good news: most stains are treatable. Here’s the bad news: the wrong response can make them...
