Antique Rug Cleaning
in Gramercy & Flatiron
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 Gramercy & Flatiron
Steam heat is hard on old rugs, and many of the prewar buildings that hold two in five Gramercy & Flatiron homes run on it. An antique rug laid against a radiator dries out over the winters, its foundation turns brittle, and a valve that spits water can leave rust colored spots that may not fully lift. Before pickup, pull the rug a hand's width away from any radiator and check the nearest edge for stiffness or rust marks. Old rugs get our gentlest wash, with as little agitation as the soil allows, and we look over the foundation and any old repairs first, then tell you what the cleaning can do. Some wear belongs to an old rug and stays. Please do not shake or beat it while it waits; dry fibers snap.
- 57%of homes in elevator buildings
- 42%built before 1940
- 17floors 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.