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Wool, silk, antique, and hand-knotted rugs come back to our Holland shop to be dusted, washed, and dried under control. Large synthetic rugs in good order we clean where they lie, and we collect and deliver either way, so you carry nothing.
What West Michigan rug owners ask us most. Something not covered? Call (616) 312-1900.
Yes. For in-shop cleaning we collect the rug from your home and bring it back when it is finished, so you never have to roll it, haul it, or fit it in a vehicle. Ask about pickup and delivery for your address when you call (616) 312-1900.
In-home rug cleaning is done the same day, in the same visit as the rest of your cleaning. In-shop cleaning takes longer because the rug is dusted, washed, and then dried under controlled conditions. Rushing the drying stage is what causes shrinkage and color bleed. We give you a firm turnaround estimate when we assess the rug, so you know exactly when it is coming home.
It depends on the rug. Large synthetic and machine-made rugs in good condition clean beautifully in place. Wool, silk, antique, hand-knotted, and heavily soiled or pet-affected rugs do far better in the shop, where they can be fully dusted, immersion-washed if appropriate, and dried in a controlled environment. We assess the fiber, construction, and dyes before recommending either one.
Often, yes, and an area rug is usually a better candidate than wall-to-wall carpet because we can treat it from both sides in the shop. Urine wicks into the foundation of the rug and into whatever is underneath it, so we treat the rug itself and recommend checking the floor beneath. Long-standing contamination can leave permanent dye change, and we will tell you before we start if that is likely.
Yes. Fringe is the foundation of a hand-knotted rug, not a decoration sewn on the end, so it is cleaned by hand and with care. Aggressive machine scrubbing is what causes the frayed, thinning fringe you see on rugs cleaned by volume operations.
Every one to three years for most rugs, and annually for rugs in entryways, dining rooms, or homes with pets. Dry soil is abrasive: it sits at the base of the pile and cuts the fibers every time someone walks across it. Regular dusting and periodic professional cleaning is what keeps a good rug looking good for decades.
