Area Rug Cleaning in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

Walk past the tall front windows on Hicks or Henry Street in the evening and you will see rugs in nearly every room. Over old parquet and wide boards they protect the finish, soften echoes and anchor the furniture.

What you cannot see is how much grit settles at the base of the pile, quietly sanding down the fibers. The pad underneath catches dust and spills as well.

Our crew collects rugs from homes and buildings across the Heights at no charge, washes them properly and returns them clean and completely dry.

A big rug on a brownstone staircase needs a plan. We roll and wrap it in the room first, then walk it down so it never knocks a banister, a wall or the newel post.

Elevator buildings are just as easy. We use the service car when asked and set a pickup window with the doorman that suits your day.

Back at the cleaning stage, fiber comes first. Wool, cotton, jute, viscose and synthetics behave differently, and viscose in particular can brown or lose its sheen when treated like wool.

Colors are checked in an out-of-the-way corner. When a shade looks likely to bleed, the wash is changed before it ever gets wet.

Next, the back of the rug is beaten to free embedded soil. A thorough rinse follows the wash so no soap stays behind to attract new dirt.

Pet accidents get their own enzyme treatment, and the fringe is washed and combed straight. Drying is finished completely, since a damp rug and an old floor are a bad pair.

On delivery we can set the rug back in place. It is also a good moment to look at the pad; a worn one can mark the finish or let the rug creep.

Dining room rugs see the most trouble: dropped sauce, spilled wine and chair legs scraping back and forth during long dinners. These get extra attention on the stain step.

Rugs in front of the fireplace often carry soot and a smoky smell. A full wash takes care of both and leaves the wool soft again.

Planning a renovation or a paint job? Sending rugs out first keeps them away from dust and drips, and we can return them once the work is done.

Hand-knotted pieces belong with our oriental rug care, and the stair runner can be cleaned on the same trip.

Set up a collection by phoning 1-800-589-4364 or by using the quote form above for area rug cleaning in Brooklyn Heights, 11201. New customers take 10% off the first job. We run the same pickups for Carroll Gardens homes too.