At DC RugWash, Oriental and Persian rugs are washed by hand. Silk and wool are not cleaned the same way. Silk needs a light, cool wash that protects its sheen. Wool can take a deeper wash that lifts grit from the pile without stripping its natural oils.
- Silk rugs are washed gently so the fibers do not crush, shrink, or lose their luster.
- Wool rugs are dusted first, then washed to release ground-in soil while the color stays even.
- Persian and Oriental patterns are checked knot by knot before any water touches the rug.
- Stains such as wine, food, and water marks are treated for the fiber, not with a one-step carpet chemical.
- Small holes, worn spots, and broken fringe can be repaired after the rug is clean.
- Pickup and delivery across Washington, DC.
