Handmade Rug Cleaning
in Brooklyn
Every handmade rug is unique. We assess each piece individually to honor the artisan's work.
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY OUR TEAMCare begins with
understanding.
Handmade rugs, whether hand-knotted, hand-tufted, or flatwoven, represent a personal investment in craftsmanship. Each piece has unique characteristics that demand individualized attention. Our specialists examine the weave structure, fiber blend, and dye method of every handmade rug before designing a custom cleaning plan. This ensures the artisan's work is preserved while delivering a deep, revitalizing clean.
We discuss the condition, recommended treatment and expected outcome with you. The appropriate method is selected after inspection; not every treatment is suitable for every rug.
Handmade Rug Cleaning in Brooklyn
The median Brooklyn home is in a building from 1931, and floors of that age are mostly wood. A kilim or dhurrie laid loose on old boards slides underfoot and bunches into folds, and each fold wears faster than the flat weave around it; a thin pad underneath holds it still. Flatweaves also draw in when they are wet through and then dried without care, coming back smaller or wavy along the edges, which is hard to reverse, so each handmade piece is examined for its weave and its colors before water is used. Turn the rug over before booking and describe the back on the pickup tag. If it was ever washed at home or has already rippled, mention that too.
- 31%of homes in walk-ups
- 57%built before 1940
- 4floors in the median home's building
A careful
consideration.
- 01Weave-specific assessment
- 02Custom cleaning plan per piece
- 03Hand-washing with gentle agitation
- 04Fiber-safe stain treatment
- 05Low-heat controlled drying
- 06Final hand inspection
Time for a closer look?
- Uneven soiling patterns
- Loose fibers or shedding
- Dye migration risk
- Surface stains
- Odor absorption
- General wear patterns
Let's care for
something remarkable.
A favorite piece. A family heirloom.
A room that feels like you again.