Handmade Rug Cleaning
in SoHo
Every handmade rug is unique. We assess each piece individually to honor the artisan's work.
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY OUR TEAMCare begins with
understanding.
Handmade rugs, whether hand-knotted, hand-tufted, or flatwoven, represent a personal investment in craftsmanship. Each piece has unique characteristics that demand individualized attention. Our specialists examine the weave structure, fiber blend, and dye method of every handmade rug before designing a custom cleaning plan. This ensures the artisan's work is preserved while delivering a deep, revitalizing clean.
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.
Handmade Rug Cleaning in SoHo
Seventy-nine percent of SoHo's homes are in prewar buildings, and an old floor can be uneven, so a flatweave laid over its high spots wears along them. A thin pad underneath spreads the wear and keeps the rug from creeping. Handmade rugs vary more than machine made ones: a kilim or a dhurrie can shrink or skew if it dries carelessly, and hand dyed wool can bleed where a spill has wet it. Each one is looked at before a plan is made. Mention on the pickup tag whether the rug has ever shrunk or bled color after a spill, and whether it lies on a pad now.
- 48%of homes in walk-ups
- 79%built before 1940
- 6floors in the median home's building
A careful
consideration.
- 01Weave-specific assessment
- 02Custom cleaning plan per piece
- 03Hand-washing with gentle agitation
- 04Fiber-safe stain treatment
- 05Low-heat controlled drying
- 06Final hand inspection
Time for a closer look?
- Uneven soiling patterns
- Loose fibers or shedding
- Dye migration risk
- Surface stains
- Odor absorption
- General wear patterns
Let's care for
something remarkable.
A favorite piece. A family heirloom.
A room that feels like you again.