Our unique system for cleaning valuable rugs uses a blend of modern equipment and traditional hand cleaning. The cleaning process starts with the evaluation of each rug to determine what special attention is needed. The rug is first soaked in water and the back is thoroughly washed with a soft rotary buffer and our specially formulated coconut oil soap. The rug is then turned face-up and pre-spotted to remove or loosen spots and stains. It is again soaked with cold water, fringes are scrubbed by hand, and the front of rug is thoroughly washed with the rotary brush. Then the rug is rinsed and put through a pressurized wringer to remove water. The rug is placed on a pole to dry in a air-circulated, heated room where it remains for 2-5 days. Fringes are rinsed again midway through the drying process. The rug is brushed to push up the pile, then re-hung to dry completely. When the rug has dried, both front and back sides are vacuumed and the fringes are brushed.
Area Rug Repair & Restoration
Keeping your rugs maintained and repaired is essential to protecting your investment. We can identify what is necessary to enhance the value of your rug. Our expert repair includes the following services:
Reweaving – from moth holes, tears, wear
Fringe – add, repair, remove
Overcasting of ends
Color touch-up
Fugitive color removal
Patching
Other Services
Pad – Custom cut; keeps rug stationary, protects rug from wear/traffic patterns (deluxe or basic)
Stair and hall runners – rug sales and installation are available
Buy and consign antique and semi antique rugs – We will evaluate rugs of any size and condition
Carpet binding and surging
Rug resizing and binding
Pickup and delivery – throughout the greater Seattle area. Cleaning charges are based on rug square footage
Custom borders for carpets
Stretching/blocking
Moth Treatment – Eradicates moths, carpet beetles, etc.
Deodorizing – Enzyme treatment that kills bacteria and odor and neutralizes acids
Scotch-guarding – Protects rug from excessive dirt and stains
Appraisals – Informal (verbal) and Formal (written) appraisals
Rug Storage – Charged monthly per square foot