Professional Oriental Rug Washing & Cleaning Services
An Oriental rug is an elegant addition to any home, representing both a significant financial investment and often a cherished family heirloom. Like all rugs and carpets, Oriental rugs require regular cleaning and maintenance to preserve their beauty and value. Beyond simple vacuuming and spot treatment, your taste of the east deserves professional cleaning every couple of years to maintain its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and luxurious texture.
Why Professional Oriental Rug Cleaning Matters
Oriental rugs are handcrafted works of art created with natural fibers, vegetable dyes, and traditional techniques passed down through generations. These valuable pieces require specialized care that standard carpet cleaning simply cannot provide. Using incorrect cleaning methods, harsh chemicals, or excessive water can cause colors to bleed, fibers to shrink, and backing to deteriorate, potentially destroying a rug worth thousands of dollars.
Professional Oriental rug washing removes embedded dirt, dust mites, allergens, and contaminants that accumulate deep within the rug’s foundation. This thorough cleaning not only restores the rug’s appearance but also extends its lifespan by removing abrasive particles that wear down delicate fibers. Regular professional cleaning is essential preventive maintenance that protects your investment for decades to come.
Our Comprehensive Rug Cleaning Process
First, we check out the rug on a minute level, carefully measuring and inspecting for spots, stains, burns, wear patterns, or even holes that require special attention. We perform pH testing and dye transfer tests to ensure that we do not cause damage to your rug in the process of cleaning it. This critical step identifies any colorfast issues before wet cleaning begins, preventing potentially irreversible damage.
We then execute a preliminary vacuum to remove any hidden loose dirt or pet hair, using our high-impact dusting system, the Rugbadger®. This specialized equipment literally shakes dirt from deep within the rug’s foundation, removing pounds of embedded soil that regular vacuuming cannot reach. You’ll be amazed at how much dirt comes out during this step alone.
Next, we pre-spot the rug in order to break down set-in stains with solutions specifically formulated for natural fibers and vegetable dyes. As always, we use a specially formulated shampoo cleanser designed for delicate Oriental rugs before breaking out our triple-planetary rotary machine to clear away any remaining debris. This gentle yet effective equipment cleans thoroughly without the aggressive agitation that can damage hand-knotted construction.
Last, we perform a hot water vacuum rinse that flushes away all cleaning solution residue and suspended soil. We quick-dry your rug in our climate-controlled facility while cleaning up the rest of our materials. Proper drying is crucial for preventing mildew, odors, and color bleeding, which is why we never rush this critical final step.
Specialized Fringe Cleaning and Restoration
If your rug has fringes around the sides, our professional rug and carpet cleaning crew will carefully brush them out and shampoo them to restore their original color and texture. Fringes are actually the foundation of the rug, where warp threads extend beyond the pile, making their care essential to the rug’s structural integrity. We use specialized techniques to clean and brighten fringes without causing damage or unraveling.
Expert Care for All Rug Types
Whether you own a Persian, Turkish, Afghan, Pakistani, or Chinese rug, we have the expertise to clean it properly. We understand the unique characteristics of different weaving styles, fiber types, and dye processes. From antique silk rugs requiring the gentlest care to durable wool tribal rugs that can withstand more aggressive cleaning, we tailor our approach to your specific rug’s needs.
Between Professional Cleanings
There are a few steps you can take at home to ensure that your rug remains beautiful between professional cleanings. These simple maintenance practices will help protect your investment and extend the time between professional services.
- Turn or rotate your Oriental rug occasionally to keep one side from being exposed to the sun continuously, preventing uneven fading and wear patterns.
- Take action against stains and spills immediately by blotting (never rubbing) with a clean white cloth to absorb as much liquid as possible.
- Wax: Cover spilled wax with brown paper bag and hold an iron over top. Move the iron constantly to avoid burning the rug and pull away when wax has absorbed into blotting paper.
- Gum: Press an ice cube against gum until it becomes cold and brittle. You should be able to remove most of it, then use spot cleaner, vinegar, or alcohol to clear away any traces.
- Ink: Spray spot with hairspray, wait for it to dry, and then brush gently with a mixture of vinegar and water.
Protecting Your Valuable Investment
Oriental rugs often appreciate in value over time when properly maintained. Professional cleaning is not an expense, it’s an investment in preserving and potentially increasing your rug’s worth. We treat every rug with the care and respect it deserves, handling it as the valuable artwork it truly is.
Schedule Your Oriental Rug Cleaning Today
Call Dry-N-Clean today or phone 757-495-3626 to take care of your Oriental rug in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and throughout Hampton Roads. We offer professional rug and carpet cleaning services with pickup and delivery available for your convenience.
Trust your precious Oriental rugs to the experts at Dry-N-Clean. Schedule your professional rug cleaning today!