Oriental Rug Cleaning in Amagansett, NY

Fine rugs show up in more Amagansett homes than you might think: a family Persian in an old farmhouse parlor, an antique runner in a front hall, a silk piece in a new house by the dunes. These rugs last generations when they are cared for, and they can be damaged fast when they are not.

Beach sand is hard on hand-knotted wool. It works down to the base of the knots and cuts them. Damp sea air adds another risk if a rug stays wet too long, or sits rolled up in a closed house all winter.

That is why we wash these rugs by hand, with a method chosen for each one.

Before any water touches the rug, we look at how it was made, identify the fibers as wool or silk, and test the dyes, natural or synthetic, to make sure they will not run.

The rug is then dusted to shake out deep grit, which in a beach house usually means sand. On an old wool rug this step protects the knots more than anything else we do.

Washing is done by hand with gentle products and cool water. Silk and older pieces get extra care and slower handling.

Fringe and tassel grooming is included as part of every cleaning. It is not an add-on.

If you plan to roll the rug and store it for the winter, cleaning it first is a smart move, since stored dirt and moisture are what attract moths and mildew. Many owners time the pickup for the fall closing.

Our products and methods are gentle, eco-safe and non-toxic, so a clean rug can go right back on the floor where kids play and pets sleep. When we return the rug we lay it down with its pad, so it sits flat and does not slide on wood floors.

For everyday rugs, see our area rug cleaning in Amagansett. A home with a fine rug often has carpet too: carpet cleaning.

Let us care for your fine rug. Call Green Choice at 1-800-589-4364 or ask for a free quote online, and your first cleaning is 10% off. You can also compare with our oriental rug cleaning in East Hampton.