Persian and tribal rugs from Westhampton Beach homes, with fibers named, colors tested and buried salt and sand hand-washed away. Collection and return cost nothing.
A fine Persian rug in a beach house faces two quiet threats: sand that grinds the wool as people walk over it, and salt air that keeps the fibers slightly damp.
Washing by hand deals with both, slowly and gently, once fibers and dyes have been checked.
Sand is the hidden danger. Grains drop deep between the knots, and every footstep grinds them against the wool. Over years, that wears the pile down.
Our first step is a thorough dusting at the facility, which shakes out sand that vacuuming at home cannot reach.
Before washing, we identify the fibers. Wool is common, silk appears in finer pieces, and some rugs blend the two. Silk is fragile when wet and needs a lighter hand.
Dyes are tested in an out-of-sight spot. If colors show any sign of running, we adjust the method or talk to you first.
The wash is done by hand. It lets us rinse out salt and sand evenly without forcing water through the rug.
After washing, the rug dries slowly and completely, so no dampness is trapped in the knots.
Sun through big beach-house windows fades rugs over time. Rotating the rug when we return it can help even out the wear and color.
Rugs that stay down in a closed beach house over winter can attract moths. If you notice small holes or loose tufts in spring, call us before the damage spreads.
A good rug pad underneath also helps, by keeping grit off the back of the rug and stopping it from sliding.
Owners who rent out the house sometimes roll the best rug away for the summer. Cleaning it before it goes into storage keeps it safe until autumn.
A cotton dhurrie or a modern rug can share the van ride and go through standard rug washing; the full menu for the village sits on our Westhampton Beach hub.
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 Westhampton Beach addresses can be scheduled same day.
A beach house is a lovely place for a fine rug, as long as the sand comes out regularly. Free quote, eco-safe cleaning, no charge for the round trip and 10% off your first visit. A rug in a Westhampton house can join our hamlet rug collections. Call 1-800-589-4364 or ask online about a rug in Westhampton Beach, 11978.
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