The Flying Rug Guy

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  • Lesson From a Window

    Lesson From a Window

    I had a lesson and small miracle for me happen as I was cleaning some windows at my church today.

  • Happy Pi Day!

    Every year on March 14th the math world celebrates Pi Day. The date 3/14 matches the first digits of the number π (pi): 3.14159… Most people remember π from school as the number used to calculate the area of a circle. But π is far more interesting than that. Once you start paying attention, you…

  • Suspended!

    Suspended!

    I’m excited for my new opportunities after being suspended from teaching with the IICRC

  • Nothing quite like a little…

    Nothing quite like a little…

    Late night rug repair! Rugs are one of those things that are a wonder to me- some may argue that they are not works of art, that weavers who just follow a pattern aren’t actually creating art. But I see them as pretty darn amazing! This rug was brought into my shop for a good…

  • On Huckleberries and Sales

    On Huckleberries and Sales

    What does picking huckleberries have to do with sales?

  • Fixing Footprints!

    I had a fun dye job yesterday- 2 discolorations that looked exactly like foot prints! There are several reasons why these could have occurred- first, the person could have stepped in a strong cleaning solution, like chlorine bleach, that then damaged the dyes in the nylon carpet. It is also possible, as the carpet was…

  • Flying Over Polypropylene and Olefin!

    Flying Over Polypropylene and Olefin!

    Welcome to another Fly Over video! In this video/post I’m discussing Polypropylene and Olefin, which, for our intents and purposes, are the same thing.

  • Flying Over Nylon!

    Flying Over Nylon!

    In today’s video, I’m flying over one of my favorite fibers for carpet, nylon! We talk a little about the history of nylon, the types, the generations of nylon. We go into the care and maintenance of nylon carpet, both the DIY and professional stuff you need to know. We fly over what to look…

  • Flying Over Wool Fibers!

    Flying Over Wool Fibers!

    Wool’s natural crimp and physical structure makes it one of the best fibers for rugs and carpets. Taking care of it properly will keep your wool performing its best!

  • 2025 IICRC CCT Certification Schedule!

    2025 IICRC CCT Certification Schedule!

    Register for your 2025 IICRC CCT certification!