Hand-knotted Persian, Turkish and tribal rugs from Sunnyside apartments and Gardens homes, washed by hand after a color test, with free pickup and return.
Sunnyside has many long-time residents, and many long-time rugs. A hand-knotted piece in a pre-war living room may have moved with its owner through three or four apartments.
Our team collects it, brings it to our facility and washes it by hand once every color and fiber has been checked.
Every color gets a quick bleed test with a damp cloth before the wash. That small step tells us which water temperature and cleaner are safe for that particular rug.
Wool is forgiving, but it holds on to pet accidents. Urine travels into the foundation threads, and only a full wash gets it out. If an accident has already changed the dye, we will tell you before we start.
Vacuuming between cleanings helps a lot. Use suction only, without a spinning brush, and stay off the fringe. A beater bar can pull knots loose over time.
Moving apartments soon? Do not store a hand-knotted rug in plastic. Plastic traps moisture, which leads to mildew. Wrap it in breathable cloth, or have it cleaned first and keep it in the wrapping we return it in.
Steam radiators dry out the air in winter, and wool fibers near a radiator can turn brittle. Moving the rug back a little from the heat protects the pile.
On Sunnyside's smooth wood floors, a rug without padding slides and wears faster on the back. We can fit a non-slip pad when the rug comes home.
Fringe cleaning is part of every job, and we inspect the back of each rug for moth damage. Treatment is available if we find any.
Hand washing and slow drying take time. You can expect the rug back in about a week, carried in and laid in place.
Rugs in Sunnyside Gardens homes often sit on original wood floors. When a rug comes back, we lay it carefully so its corners are flat and it does not bunch near the doorways.
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 Sunnyside addresses can be scheduled same day.
Machine-made rugs are handled through area rug cleaning in Sunnyside, and wall-to-wall floors through carpet cleaning. The Sunnyside overview shows our other work, and the same rug team serves Woodside. To book, dial 1-800-589-4364 or ask for a free quote online with the size and a few words about the rug.
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