Trusted Oriental Rug Cleaning in Del Mar, CA

A Little Extra Care for Antique Rugs

If you have an antique Oriental rug, we treat it with even more caution. Antiques often use natural dyes and other techniques to create the rugs that are more delicate than most newer rugs. They may also feature wear and areas of weakness from past repairs to the rug.
 
Antique rugs are never rushed in the process. Depending on the rug’s age and how it was made, we might need to take a more gentle approach to oriental rug cleaning in Del Mar and preserving your valuable piece of history.

Why Oriental Rug Cleaning in Del Mar, CA is different

Here is the thing about Oriental rugs. They are often made with natural materials – wool or silk fibers, for instance, with cotton underneath the rug to help hold the rug together. Many Oriental rugs, especially those that are older and considered to be antiques, utilize natural, plant-based dyes for their fibers rather than synthetic dyes that are common in most rugs today.

Using the wrong kind of rug cleaning method on rugs like these can cause a variety of problems. For instance, the natural dyes in these rugs can lead to the colors of the rug bleeding into each other and staining parts of the rug that it should not stain. Additionally, the natural oils in the wool or silk fibers can be stripped away using harsh chemicals. The rug can also shrink, warp, or its underlying foundation can weaken as a result of improper soaking and drying procedures for the rug.
 
We often hear from customers who have had a less than pleasant experience with another rug company who treated their Oriental rug as if it were another carpet. That’s exactly the kind of mistake that we work hard to avoid.

How We Clean Oriental Rugs

Every Oriental rug that comes into our business is treated the same way.

We begin the process of oriental rug cleaning in Del Mar with a close inspection and dye testing. Before introducing water to the rug, we test the dyes and examine the rug for any damage.
 
Next is dry soil removal. Specialized equipment is used to extract the dirt that has become embedded into the rug fibers. Given the fiber complexity of Oriental rugs, it’s surprising just how much dust and debris is trapped within these rugs, well beyond what a regular vacuum can extract.
 
The next oriental rug cleaning in Del Mar process is spot treatment for stains. Each stain will be treated individually. For instance, the method used for treating a stain from a pet will differ from that which is used for a wine stain. Using the wrong spot treatment could set the stain in the rug permanently.
 
Following spot treatments is the rug washing process. Most Oriental rugs are hand washed using a gentle oriental rug cleaning in Del Mar method that effectively removes dirt and residue from the rug without damaging its dyes and foundation. Should the rug be silk or antique in age, the same process is performed by hand due to the delicate nature of the rugs.

We also pay close attention to the fringe. Often overlooked during the oriental rug cleaning in Del Mar process, the fringe is typically part of the original construction of the rug. Over time, the fringe can become discolored with the rugs’ regular use. However, we take care to clean and groom this portion of your rug to ensure it looks right with the rest of the rug without placing stress on the knots that hold the fringe together.
 
The drying oriental rug cleaning in Del Mar process of your rug takes place in a controlled environment where we have precise control over the airflow around the rug. Rushed drying is one of the most common causes of mildew smells and damage to the rug’s foundation, so we take care to allow your rug to dry evenly on both sides of the rug in our controlled facility.
 
Lastly, one of our oriental rug cleaning in Del Mar technicians will perform a full inspection of your rug to ensure it looks as it should when it returns to you.

Problems We Solve Often

People bring us Oriental rugs for all kinds of reasons. Most commonly because of years of dirt and wear on the rug. Other rugs have been the victim of pets and their associated stains and odors. Some rugs have developed musty odors from storage or previous cleanings. Other rugs may have dull colors due to years of accumulated dust but have not experienced any fading of the rug’s colors. Most rugs arrive at our business with matted, discolored, and frayed fringe.

Most clients are surprised at the amount of color and life that their Oriental rug regains after we remove the built up dust and grime from the rug. Most rugs appear to be significantly more worn than they actually are due to the natural wear and tear of the rug but regain their original appearance after oriental rug cleaning in Del Mar.