Oriental Rug Cleaning in Bridgehampton, NY

Formal living rooms, libraries and dining rooms in Bridgehampton often hold rugs of real value: a large antique Persian, a Turkish runner on a front staircase, a silk rug in a primary suite. Restored farmhouses sometimes have rugs that came with the family over several generations.

Fine rugs are tough but not careless-proof. Dyes can bleed under the wrong cleaner, wool can shrink if over-wet, and the fine soil from nearby fields settles into the foundation threads.

Our team hand cleans each piece using steps chosen for that rug, with collection and return at no cost.

Construction comes first. Hand-knotted, flat-woven and machine-made rugs look alike from above but need very different care.

Next we identify the fibers. Wool, silk and blends each set limits on water, temperature and handling.

Then we test natural and synthetic dyes for bleeding. The result decides how we wash.

Deep dry soil is removed before any water is used. On an old rug this protects the foundation more than any other step.

The wash itself is done by hand with mild solutions, and very old or silk weavings are handled even more slowly. Combing and cleaning the fringe is part of the price.

Rugs that travel between a city apartment and the house out east, or get rolled up for winter, should be cleaned before they go, since moths feed on soiled wool.

Back at your home, the crew sets the underlay and positions the rug in its room.

Big formal rooms in Bridgehampton tend to get strong afternoon light through tall windows. Sun can fade one end of a rug faster than the other. We cannot reverse fading, but a proper wash removes the dull film of dust, and turning the rug each year evens out future sun exposure.

Machine-made everyday pieces go through our Bridgehampton area rug service. You can also compare our oriental rug cleaning in East Hampton.

For a collection date, ring 1-800-589-4364 or send a photo and the size through our form. Estimates are free, and new clients save 10% on the first cleaning.