Antique Rug Cleaning
in Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens
Gentle, low-agitation cleaning for vintage and antique rugs, with preservation first.
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY OUR TEAMCare begins with
understanding.
Antique rugs require an extraordinarily careful approach. Age, natural dyes, and delicate fibers demand cleaning techniques that prioritize preservation above all else. Our specialists evaluate each antique piece for colorfastness, structural integrity, and fiber fragility before selecting a cleaning protocol. We use gentle, low-agitation methods that remove decades of accumulated soil while honoring the character and patina that make your rug a treasure.
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.
Antique Rug Cleaning in Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens
The sides and ends of an antique rug wear first: the cord that binds each side loosens, and knots at the ends work free. In a neighborhood where the median year built is 1938, an old rug often has years of wear along both. When it leaves a row house it goes down the front steps rolled loosely and supported along its length. Run a finger along each side and end before pickup, and tell us about any loose cord or missing knots when you book. We check each edge and the foundation, test the colors for bleeding and say what the rug can take.
- 41%of homes in elevator buildings
- 52%built before 1940
- 4floors in the median home's building
A careful
consideration.
- 01Colorfastness testing
- 02Low-agitation hand-cleaning
- 03Natural pH-neutral solutions
- 04Controlled flat drying
- 05Gentle pile realignment
- 06Careful, supported handling
Time for a closer look?
- Decades of embedded dust
- Fragile or brittle fibers
- Color bleeding risk
- Moth or insect residue
- Musty storage odor
- Surface grime obscuring pattern
Let's care for
something remarkable.
A favorite piece. A family heirloom.
A room that feels like you again.