Oriental Rug Cleaning in Ridgewood, Queens

Many Ridgewood buildings have stayed in the same family for decades, and so have the rugs inside them. A hand-knotted rug that came from a grandparent deserves more than a quick shampoo.

We pick it up, take it to our facility and clean it by hand after testing the dyes and fibers.

Oriental runners fit the long hallways in so many Ridgewood apartments. They also take the most traffic, so the pile wears down along the center line. We clean gently and tell you honestly where wear is already showing.

Before any water touches the rug, we test each color for bleeding. Some older dyes run, and finding that out first decides the method.

Wool and silk need different care. Silk is delicate, and some rugs sold as silk are actually viscose or mercerized cotton. We check the fiber so the method fits the material.

Fringe gets cleaned and groomed as part of every job. If the fringe or edges are coming apart, we will discuss repair options with you.

Rugs stored in a cellar or closet can attract moths. Moth larvae and insect treatment is available, and we check the back of the rug for signs of damage.

Hand-washed rugs dry slowly and under control. Most are ready in about a week, and we bring them back, carry them up and lay them in place.

A rug that sat under a radiator or in a sunny front window may have faded on one side. Cleaning will not bring back lost color, but it removes the dull film that makes fading look worse.

Families sometimes ask if a rug should be rotated. Turning it every six months to a year spreads out wear in a hallway or living room, and we can show you which end gets the most traffic.

Machine-made rugs are covered on our area rug cleaning in Ridgewood page. Wall-to-wall carpet is under carpet cleaning, and the Ridgewood services page lists the rest. We also pick up hand-knotted rugs in Woodhaven. Phone 1-800-589-4364 or use the quote form, and if you can, send the size and a short note on where the rug came from.