Hand-washing for Persian, Turkish and other hand-knotted rugs from East Quogue homes, with free pickup, dye testing and a close look for moths.
In East Quogue, a fine rug is often an heirloom. The Persian under the dining table may have come from a grandparent's apartment in the city, and the Turkish runner in the hall may have moved through three houses before landing here. Rugs like that deserve slow, careful work, not a quick pass on the floor.
We collect hand-knotted rugs from your home, wash them by hand at our facility and carry them back to your door. Neither trip costs you anything.
Our rug specialist reads a rug before cleaning it, the way a mechanic listens to an engine. Knot density, the cotton or wool foundation, earlier repairs, the condition of the ends and every single color are noted. Vegetable and older dyes can run, so each one is spot-tested first.
Grit is what quietly kills hand-knotted rugs. Each footstep grinds it against the base of the wool. We work it out while the rug is dry, and this one step does more for the rug's lifespan than any shampoo.
Washing is done by hand with mild, eco-safe solutions suited to wool or silk, followed by an even, unhurried rinse. Afterward the rug dries flat in a controlled room so it holds its shape and size.
A home that stands empty in winter is an open invitation to moths. They prefer wool in dark corners, under a bed or a heavy chest. If larvae have moved in, we show you the damage and can treat the rug.
The fringe is usually the first part to wear. Any repair is explained, priced and agreed on with you before anyone picks up a needle.
Once the rug is home, turn it around every year or so, keep it out of strong sun and vacuum it without the beater bar. Those habits add years to a fine rug.
Some East Quogue owners roll up their fine rugs in the fall and store them until spring. That is the riskiest time for moths. A clean before storage, a tight wrap that still breathes and a dry place make a big difference.
We can schedule the pickup around the weekends you are out east, or arrange it with a caretaker if you are not there.
If a rug got wet from a roof leak or a burst pipe while the house was empty, call us soon after you find it. The sooner a wet rug is washed and dried properly, the better the colors and foundation hold up.
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 East Quogue addresses can be scheduled same day.
Everyday rugs can go through area rug cleaning in East Quogue, and every option here is on our East Quogue page. Owners in the next hamlet east can read about fine rug care in Hampton Bays.
Dial 1-800-589-4364 or send the quote form for a free pickup and estimate in East Quogue, 11942. The first cleaning comes 10% off.
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