Oriental Rug Cleaning
in Washington Heights and Inwood
Specialized hand-cleaning for Persian, Turkish, Moroccan, Afghan, and all handwoven oriental rugs.
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY OUR TEAMCare begins with
understanding.
Oriental rugs represent centuries of artisan tradition. Our specialists understand the unique construction, dye chemistry, and fiber composition of each origin, from Tabriz and Isfahan to Oushak and Beni Ourain. Every oriental rug we receive is assessed individually and cleaned using methods calibrated to its specific weave, age, and condition. We remove embedded soil, restore vibrancy, and preserve the integrity that makes each piece irreplaceable.
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.
Oriental Rug Cleaning in Washington Heights and Inwood
Uneven color in an oriental rug has two usual causes. One is abrash, the natural banding left by wool dyed in separate batches, which belongs to the rug and stays after cleaning. The other is sun. Towers of 20 floors or more are rare here, holding 4 percent of homes, but the land itself is high, and apartments on the ridge above the Hudson can take long afternoon light through west windows. We tell the two apart when we assess the rug and explain which one you are looking at. Fading from the sun is in the fiber and stays, so turning the rug each season and drawing the shades in the late afternoon are the protection that works.
- 52%of homes in elevator buildings
- 81%built before 1940
- 6floors in the median home's building
A careful
consideration.
- 01Full immersion hand-washing
- 02pH-balanced fiber-specific solutions
- 03Color stabilization testing
- 04Controlled low-temperature drying
- 05Hand-groomed pile finishing
- 06Fringe detailing
Time for a closer look?
- Fading or dull colors
- Embedded dirt and grit
- Musty or stale odor
- Pet stains and discoloration
- Fringe yellowing
- Moth or insect damage residue
Let's care for
something remarkable.
A favorite piece. A family heirloom.
A room that feels like you again.