Oriental Rug Cleaning in Woodhaven, Queens

In houses that have stayed in one family for generations, an oriental rug often has a story. Perhaps it was a wedding gift, or it has lain in the front room since the day the house was bought.

Those rugs deserve a gentle hand. We collect them from your home, wash them by hand at our facility and bring them back.

Our first step is a dye check on every color. Older rugs can have dyes that move when wet, and testing tells us how to wash without causing bleeding.

Basements and attics are where many heirloom rugs get stored. That is risky. Damp basements can cause mildew and dry rot in the cotton foundation, and attics can bring moths. If a rug has been stored, tell us and we will inspect it closely.

A rug in a front room with a porch and big windows may get strong afternoon sun. Cleaning removes the grime that dulls colors, though sun-faded areas will stay lighter. We explain what to expect before we start.

Wool is the most common fiber in hand-knotted rugs, and it cleans beautifully with the right method. Silk and blended rugs need a gentler approach, so we confirm the fiber first.

The fringe is washed and combed straight as a normal part of the work. When ends are unraveling, we will show you and explain the repair choices.

Moth treatment is available for rugs that show signs of insect damage.

Hand washing and slow, controlled drying take time. Most rugs come back in about a week.

With easy curb or driveway access at most Woodhaven homes, pickup and delivery are usually quick. We carry the rug back in and lay it where you want it.

Older Woodhaven living rooms often have radiators under the windows. Keeping a rug a few inches away from the heat helps the wool stay soft instead of drying out.

Turning the rug every year or so evens out wear from the path between the porch door and the kitchen.

Machine-made rugs are covered under area rug cleaning in Woodhaven, and wall-to-wall carpet under carpet cleaning. Everything else is on the Woodhaven page, and we collect hand-knotted rugs in Ridgewood too. Call us at 1-800-589-4364 or request a free quote online, and share the size and any history you know about the rug.