Oriental rug cleaning in Oyster Bay for heirloom, antique and hand-knotted rugs, washed by hand and returned to your door.
Old North Shore houses and fine rugs go together. Many Oyster Bay homes have a Persian or a Caucasian rug that has been in the family for decades, sometimes much longer. These rugs can last for generations, but only if they are cleaned the right way.
We never scrub an oriental rug on your floor. We pick it up, take it to our facility and wash it by hand, with time and space to do it properly. Our guide on why oriental rugs should not be steam cleaned on the floor explains the reasons.
Dyes in older rugs can be unstable, so every color is tested before the rug gets wet.
The process starts with a close inspection. We turn the rug over to study the weave, then go around the foundation, fringe, sides and any past repair work, noting thin spots, moth damage or sun fading. You hear about it from us before any cleaning starts.
Dust and grit removal comes next. Grit trapped deep in a hand-knotted rug acts like sandpaper. In homes surrounded by trees and gardens, there is often a lot of fine soil in there.
Each rug is washed by hand using a mild, eco-safe solution meant for wool. We rinse thoroughly so no soap is left behind, because soap residue attracts new dirt.
Fringe gets washed and combed straight with the rest of the rug, at no extra cost.
Rugs that were rolled up in an attic or a storage room often show moth activity. We offer moth larvae treatment, and we can show you what to look for in the future.
Drying is slow and controlled, so the foundation dries fully without shrinking. Expect it home within roughly seven days; very large or very old pieces can need more time.
Sun is another quiet enemy. Rooms facing the harbor often get strong light through big old windows, and the side of the rug nearest the glass fades first. Turning the rug end to end every year or so, and drawing the curtains on bright afternoons, keeps the colors even.
Simpler, machine-woven pieces belong with our regular area rug cleaning, and the couch standing on the rug can be refreshed through Oyster Bay sofa cleaning.
Family-owned, serving the NYC area since 2005.
Certificate of insurance ready for any building requirement.
Safe for kids, pets and allergy-sensitive homes.
Most Oyster Bay addresses can be scheduled same day.
Call 1-800-589-4364 to arrange a free pickup, or request a quote with the form at the top of the page. First-time customers save 10%.
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