Area Rug Cleaning in Riverhead, NY

In Riverhead, the rug by the door does a lot of work. It catches field dust in spring, beach sand from the Sound in summer and wet leaves in the fall. Living room rugs get the dog, the kids and the coffee.

Area rugs need a different cleaning than wall-to-wall carpet. Each one is made differently, and some dyes can run if they are cleaned the wrong way. So we check the fiber and the dye first.

Sand and fine soil are the main enemies of an area rug. They sink to the base of the pile and wear the fibers down a little every time someone walks across. A good rug cleaning begins with removing that dry soil before any water touches it.

After the dry soil is out, we wash the rug with a method that suits its fiber. Wool, cotton, jute and synthetic rugs all react differently, so we test a small spot before we start. If you have a wool rug in a sunny room, we watch closely for any color change.

Pet urine is common in rugs, and the smell can come back on humid days if it is not treated deep enough. We use an odor treatment that goes into the rug base, not just the top.

If a rug has been in storage in a basement or barn, we can add a moth and insect treatment. When the rug is clean and dry, we set it back on its pad and straighten it so it lies flat.

For a handmade or antique rug, see our oriental rug cleaning page instead. Those rugs need a slower, hand-washed process.

Rug pads matter as well. A thin or worn pad lets a rug slide on wood floors and lets grit grind into the back. When we lay your rug down again, we let you know if the pad looks tired.

Whether it is a jute runner in a farmhouse hall or a soft rug in a kids' room off Route 58, we clean it with eco-safe products. Neighbors in Riverside get the same rug service. Call 1-800-589-4364 for a free quote and 10% off your first cleaning.

Many families book rug cleaning in late fall, once the beach season is over and before the holidays bring guests. Spring is also popular, right after the mud season ends.