Oriental Rug Cleaning in Smithtown, NY

Many Smithtown families own at least one hand-knotted rug: a Persian in the living room, a runner bought on a trip, or a piece passed down from parents or grandparents. These rugs can last for generations, but only if they are washed the right way.

We pick them up from your house for free, wash them by hand at our facility and bring them back. Before any water touches the rug, we assess how it was made, identify the wool or silk and test the dyes.

Hand-knotted rugs are woven knot by knot on a cotton or wool foundation. That makes them strong, but also sensitive to harsh chemicals and heavy machines. We use a gentle hand wash and rinse thoroughly.

Dye testing comes first. Some older rugs have colors that can bleed when wet, and catching that early decides how we wash.

Wool rugs under a heavy sofa or bed are where moths like to hide. If we find larvae or eaten patches, you hear about it before washing, and moth and insect treatment is part of our process.

Rugs that have lain in one sunny spot for years often show fading on one side. We will tell you what washing can improve and what it cannot.

Fringe is washed and groomed on every rug, and we point out loose knots or worn edges so you can decide about repairs.

After the wash, rugs dry slowly and flat. Most come back within about a week, and we lay them back where they belong.

If you are not sure whether your rug is hand-knotted, turn a corner over. A hand-knotted rug shows the pattern clearly on the back, while a machine-made one often has a stiff backing. We are glad to look at it with you.

Machine-made rugs go through our area rug cleaning in Smithtown, and the Smithtown services page covers the rest of the house. We also hand-wash rugs for homes in Huntington. Call 1-800-589-4364 or use the quote form to set up a free Smithtown 11787 pickup.