f you’re looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and very skilled craftsman in the art of rug repair, Mehmet Solak fulfills all these important qualities. Born in Turkey, he grew up in a culture and tradition specializing in woven and handcrafted rugs and kilims. In fact, several of his family members are all professional weavers of beautiful carpets and kilims. Mehmet and family arrived in Seattle in 2007 from their hometown of Sultan Han in central Turkey, long a center of rug making and repair. The main goal was to create a new life and future for their children. And Mehmet’s dream was to continue working in his very specialized profession, the art of rug repair. Mehmet began his 28-year career in the carpet industry at age 14, working in his cousin’s rug shop. He indicates it is very important to learn all about rugs and kilims beginning at a very early age. After spending five years in Istanbul, learning as much as possible about the rug and kilim industry, he returned to his hometown, married, and opened his own rug repair shop. He had become an expert in all aspects of the creation of rugs, how to dye the wool used (often using vegetable dyes), and how to skillfully bring a damaged rug to its original state. His favorite rugs are from Central Anatolia, and repairing rugs brings him a lot of personal and professional satisfaction. Mehmet finds it gratifying to bring a damaged or torn carpet to a beautifully restored state and condition. After nine years in Seattle, unlike many others, Mehmet doesn’t mind the rain, and he appreciates the beauty of the Pacific Northwest as well as the friendliness of those who live here. Mehmet can repair any carpet, no matter how small or large. He is trustworthy and dependable and guarantees his work 100%. Give him a call and he will work closely with you to restore your carpet to its original condition. Rug Repairman’s rug cleaning service is quick, convenient and hassle-free. We are the best rug cleaning service in the area. Our superior rug cleaning services are an important way we help our clients preserve and care for their handmade rugs – including Persian, Turkish, Moroccan, Chinese, Indian, Bolivian, Caucasian, Aubusson, Savonnerie, and all other hand-knotted rugs. Today, we know that our success as the best Rug cleaning provider is based on a few solid principles that we enthusiastically endorse: (a) Consistent, quality rug care experiences with guaranteed customer satisfaction. (b) Responsive and reputable rug cleaning service available 24/7. There are many reasons why Rug Repairman provides the best rug cleaning service in the business. Not the least of these is our exclusive hot-water extraction method. We inject hot, soft water and our proprietary cleaning solution into your rug. Then our magic wand loosens and lifts the dirt and soil from the rug, without the abrasive brushing of other cleaning methods. And, drying time is faster since 95% of the moisture is suctioned out of the rug. That means no leftover soapy residue. Rug Repairman knows that every area rug cleaning situation is different. That’s why we first conduct a thorough analysis of your area rugs, noting any heavily-soiled or high-traffic areas that may need special attention. We want to determine which cleaning solution is best for your particular carpet, and then combine it with our state-of-the-art equipment to achieve optimum results. We use the same hot-water extraction method on area rugs that we use on all carpet cleaning services. It’s gentle, but highly effective, and it will renew the beauty of your area rugs. Rug Repairman knows how to handle the delicate fibers in your rug. Thorough Dry Dusting: We clean all rugs to remove the dust particles that reside deep between the fibers at the intersection where warps meet wefts and in between the fibers that comprise the pile. These are particles that are not generally extracted by ordinary vacuuming; Soaking and Brushing: We soak all carpets for a predetermined amount of time and follow it with a thorough and extensive brushing of the entire piece, including the piece’s fringes. We take due care to minimize the risk of damage caused by possible color-run and compromising sensitive fibers in the piece’s weaving; and Flat Drying: We allow the piece to dry flat to minimize the risk of the wool shrinking, curling, or compromising the shape of the rug. First Aid for Stain: Immediate response is the key to the prevention of stains which may result from an accidental spill. First, if there are any solids in the spill, scoop these up with a spoon before blotting to avoid pressing them into the fabric. Then right away blot (soak up) as much of the spilt liquid as possible using absorbent paper towels, toilet paper, sponge or hand towels, blotting toward the center to prevent the stain from spreading. Also blot the floor on which the kilim rug is laid. When blotting is completed, place a shallow container (such as a tray with a low lip) under the stained area and dilute the remaining stain by passing some clean water through it. Then remove the tray, dispose of the contents and blot up the liquid from the kilim area rug, repeating this procedure as often as needed to remove the stain completely. Please give us a call, and we will look forward to offering you the best recommendations for the cleaning of your rugs.