Area Rug Cleaning in Montauk, NY

In a Montauk beach house, the rugs are where the sand ends up. Wood and tile floors sweep clean in a minute, but a rug in front of the sofa or at the foot of the stairs holds sand, salt and wet-dog smell all season long.

Taking it out on the deck and shaking it helps a little. Most of the grit, though, sits deep down by the backing, and only a real wash gets it out. That is why we bring rugs back to our facility instead of scrubbing them on your floor.

Collection and drop-off cost nothing. If you are away, we can arrange both with your caretaker or house manager and match the dates to your rental calendar.

Before the rug gets wet, it is beaten and vacuumed from the underside. On rugs from beach houses, this alone can fill a small bucket with sand. Skipping it would leave a muddy layer inside the rug.

Then the rug goes into a full bath of clean water with a soap chosen for its fiber, whether that is wool, cotton or a synthetic. It is rinsed until the water runs clear, so no soap is left to attract new dirt.

Rental rugs often come with wine, coffee and sunscreen spots from a season of guests. Each one is worked on before the main wash. Fresh spills usually disappear. Marks that sat all summer may only fade, and we tell you that when we collect the rug.

Drying happens indoors on racks, never outside in the foggy air. A rug that stays wet too long starts to smell, so it does not leave until it is dry right through.

Braided cotton rugs from cottages and indoor-outdoor rugs from screened porches wash well. Jute and sisal are the exception, and they get a low-moisture clean so they do not turn brown.

Plenty of owners send rugs off at the end of the season and get them back, rolled and clean, for the spring opening. For hand-knotted pieces, see Oriental rug care in Montauk.

Ready to get the sand out? Phone 1-800-589-4364 or use the free quote form for rug pickup in Montauk, 11954. While the crew is there, they can also do the bedroom carpet. The full list is on our Montauk services page.

Our rug routes also cover Amagansett.