Fringe Cleaning
in Gramercy & Flatiron
Specialized hand-cleaning of rug fringe, removing discoloration and restoring crispness.
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY OUR TEAMCare begins with
understanding.
Rug fringe is often the first area to show wear, yellowing, and soil accumulation. Because fringe fibers are typically cotton or silk and more exposed than pile fibers, they require dedicated attention. Our fringe cleaning process uses gentle hand-washing techniques and targeted brightening treatments to remove discoloration, restore a clean appearance, and give your rug a polished, finished look.
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.
Fringe Cleaning in Gramercy & Flatiron
Fringe is the warp of the rug running out past the last knots, so wear there spreads into the body of the rug if it is left alone. Cotton fringe browns when it stays wet too long, turns gray with foot traffic and tangles under a vacuum's brush. Some browning sits in the fiber itself and will not lift completely; we tell you before we start. Between cleanings, vacuum across the rug and lift the nozzle before the ends, and never trim fringe that has frayed, since shortening it brings the knots closer to coming loose. In the co-ops and condominiums that hold about half the homes in Gramercy & Flatiron, we can lay the rug back in place on return with the fringe combed flat, ready for the furniture.
- 57%of homes in elevator buildings
- 42%built before 1940
- 17floors in the median home's building
A careful
consideration.
- 01Hand-washing with soft brush
- 02Targeted brightening treatment
- 03Gentle detangling
- 04Soil extraction from base
- 05Controlled drying
- 06Final hand-combing
Time for a closer look?
- Yellowed or gray fringe
- Matted or tangled fringe
- Soil ground into fringe
- Discoloration from foot traffic
- Pet hair wrapped in fringe
- Uneven fringe appearance
Let's care for
something remarkable.
A favorite piece. A family heirloom.
A room that feels like you again.