Oriental rugs are made to be walked on, but they are not built like wall-to-wall carpet. Most are hand-knotted wool on a cotton or wool foundation, coloured with dyes that need gentle handling. Over time, dry grit works down into the base and grinds the knots, while spills, foot traffic and Brisbane's humidity dull the colours. We take bookings for oriental rug cleaning in Brisbane and book a nearby independent rug crew that washes handmade rugs every week.
The crew we book collects the rug from your home and takes it to their workshop, where there is room to wash it flat and dry it slowly. Each rug is checked for fibre, dye and weak spots before any water touches it, so the method suits the rug in front of them.
- Collection from your home and return once dry
- Dusting to shake out grit from the base
- Dye testing and spot treatment of stains
- A flat wash with gentle wool shampoo and a full rinse
- Slow drying with steady airflow
- Hand washing of fringes and grooming of the pile
Most rugs are away for one to two weeks, depending on the size, the fibre and the weather. Thick wool rugs and silk pieces can take a little longer to dry. When the rug comes home, the crew can lay it back in place and tell you how to look after it between washes, such as vacuuming without the beater bar and turning it every six months.
If you have an oriental rug in Brisbane that has lost its colour or smells stale, call 07 3778 2608. Tell us the size and fibre, and we will give you upfront pricing and book a pickup time.
