About Rug Advocate

Lynn Tall’s career with rugs started almost accidentally in 1994 when she took a receptionist position she thought would be temporary. Her rug aptitude showed and she rapidly assumed responsibility for intake and pre-inspection in one of the country’s oldest and busiest rug washing plants.

After only a few years of expert tutelage, and handling thousands of rugs, she earned the industry-coveted Certified Rug Specialist (CRS) certification from the National Institute of Rug Cleaners (NIRC). Lynn spent 16 wonderful years at Bon Ton Rug. It was only after she married and moved away from Boston that she realized she had knowledge that she enjoyed sharing.

In 2012, Lynn formed her company, Rug Advocate®, to offer classes and consulting in rug ID, pre-inspection and the often neglected importance of expert customer service. In 2015, she joined forces with a few of her favorite industry colleagues to form Rug Restoration Seminars, a firm dedicated to advancing the overall skill set of novice to intermediate rug washers

Buying Rugs on eBay

When you’re ready to buy a new-to-you Oriental rug, buying rugs on eBay or other auction sites may seem like a GREAT idea. Lots of dealers list their wares, new and used, all in one place. If you are a savvy online rug shopper, there are often great steals to be...

The Best Way to Wrap and Store Rugs

Many rug owners do not realize the damage that can be caused by improperly storing their rugs. There are a few things to consider before you roll them up and put them away. As rug care professionals, we need to know that not all situations are the same, what the best...

How often should you clean your customers’ rugs?

Customers often ask us how often they should be cleaning their rugs. Below is some advice you can share... If your customer's rug is in an entry way, in front of the kitchen sink, or in some other high-traffic place, they will take the most abuse from wear and soil....

Liability Disclaimers – What Should They Say?

Liability disclaimers help convey a professional tone early in your interaction with your customers, they assist in setting realistic expectations, and they are also useful as a legal deterrent should problems come up while the rug is in your custody, especially when...

New Rug, Old Look

Many of today’s newer hand knotted, woven, and tufted rugs are being made to look older, more antique, than they really are. One way to do this is to wash the rug in a tea bath to achieve a darker, muted appearance. Tea washing is not a permanent treatment. ...

Lynn Tall is well respected and known for her calm, accommodating teaching style, her preparedness, and her willingness to go the extra mile for her students.

Your input is essential to our business.
If you have any questions or comments regarding our training and consulting services and for current rates, please contact Rug Advocate today.

Lynn Tall, is proud to display her industry certifications and accolades:

Instructor, Consultant & Event Organizer, Rug Advocate®
Instructor & Event Organizer, Rug Restoration Seminars
Moderator & Instructor, The Rug Room Live Webinars
Assistant Instructor, Rug Lady Seminars with Ruth Travis
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS), National Institute of Rug Cleaners
Invited Speaker, ICE Expo, 2015, 2016, and 2017
Former Moderator & Instructor, Pro Cleaners Network
Former Instructor, Lisa Wagner’s Textile Pro Rug ID Course

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Rug Advocate®
27 Holland Street
Saugus, MA, 01906
(781) 820-7002

Hours
Mon. - Fri. | 9 am-5 pm EST
Evenings or Weekends
By Appointment Only