Fringe Cleaning
in Prospect Heights & Fort Greene
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 Prospect Heights & Fort Greene
The fringe of a hand knotted rug is the warp itself, the threads that run its full length; on many machine made rugs it is a separate strip sewn onto the ends. Look where the fringe meets the pile: a line of stitching there means it was added. Warp fringe is part of the rug's structure and has to be kept, so it is washed by hand and never trimmed. Tell us which kind you see when you book. Walk-ups hold 29 percent of the homes here, and on their stairs the ends are folded in so a heel cannot catch them.
- 38%of homes in elevator buildings
- 52%built before 1940
- 6floors 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.