Antique Rug Cleaning
in Greenwich Village
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 Greenwich Village
Dry rot is the hidden risk in an antique rug. Where water has stood again and again, under a planter or beside a leaking window, the cotton foundation weakens and can crack when the rug is bent, even while the pile on top looks sound. Before pickup, press any spot that feels stiff or crackles, and mention it when you book; we then roll the rug with that area supported. Three in five homes in Greenwich Village are in buildings from before 1940, and in an old walk-up the carry down can be tight, so give us the floor as well. Some marks of age are better left alone, and we tell you which before the cleaning begins.
- 46%of homes in elevator buildings
- 58%built before 1940
- 11floors 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.