Oriental Rug Cleaning in Rye, NY

Hand-knotted rugs are often the most valuable thing on a Rye floor, and they need a different kind of cleaning than a machine-made rug. Strong chemicals and aggressive scrubbing can bleed the dyes and weaken the wool.

We pick up your rug, identify the fibers, test every color and then wash it by hand. Fringe cleaning and grooming are part of every job, not an extra charge.

Before anything leaves your home, you get a quote based on size, fiber, age and condition.

Wool rugs handle humidity fairly well, but a rug that stays damp under heavy furniture, or one stored in a basement close to the Sound, can develop mildew and odor. We look for those signs when we inspect the rug and tell you what we find.

Silk and silk-blend rugs need extra care. We confirm what the rug is made of before washing, because a method that works on wool can harm silk.

Sand is a quiet enemy of fine rugs. It sits at the base of the knots and cuts the fibers as people walk over it. A thorough dusting before the wash removes it, and that alone can add years to a rug's life.

Drying is done slowly and under control, never in a damp room, so the rug keeps its shape and the colors stay true.

If your rug is an older family piece, let us know what you know about it. We take that into account and explain our plan before we start.

During the inspection we also look for loose fringe, moth damage and worn edges. We point these out before washing, so there are no surprises when the rug comes home.

Hand-knotted runners on stairs and in hallways near the back door take the most beach traffic. They are often the first fine rug in the house that needs us.

Ready to have your rug collected? Phone 1-800-589-4364 or fill in the free quote form. We serve every part of Rye, 10580, with pickup and delivery to your door.

For everyday machine-made rugs, our standard area rug cleaning in Rye is a good fit. You can also check oriental rug care in New Rochelle or return to the Rye services page.