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read moreWe are a 3rd generation oriental area rugs professionals who know the importance of keeping your oriental area rugs clean and beautiful. We started the company based on the fact that it is difficult to find quality rug cleaning services in the San Francisco Bay Area that are easy to work with and quick turnaround time. Using state-of-the-art European technology, we are able to clean your rugs with impeccable quality and care. We are passionate about cleaning rugs! Your trust in our cleaning is our success!

read moreYou should contact The Rug Wash immediately the moment you notice your pet has had an accident. We do suggest that you minimize the damage by blotting the stain with a soft cloth. Because of the natural proteins in urine, they can cause damage to the rugs color especially if it is a natural fiber and natural dye. However, if caught quickly enough, we can help you remove this stain. Due to the nature of urine, the smell can also permeate the fibers of wool, silk and cotton especially! It is best to not try to clean the rug yourself if you have a urine stain as most store-bought products will cause more harm than good as they can only work on synthetic materials.

read moreAre you one of 70 million Americans that suffer from allergies, asthma or sinusitis? Having allergies can be really inconvenient and distracting. You know how much the symptoms of allergies can affect how you function from day to day. With our allergy relief treatment on your rug(s), the proteins are denatured by altering their structure. Allergy causing particles become inactive, thus reducing or completely eliminating allergy symptoms. This special area rug treatment inactivates allergens that are in your carpet for up to 6 months.

read moreMoths can do a great deal of damage especially in the larvae stage which feed on the proteins found in wool, making oriental rugs most vulnerable. Their life cycle is from 60-90 days, where the female lays anywhere from 30 to 200 eggs. Thus a small problem can turn into a big problem in short order! The larvae damage is most often found 12" to 15" from the edge of the rug. Damage from moths is not always visible on top of the rug, but our staff know exactly what to look for. We look for warning signs such as larvae casings, cocoons or webbing which indicates the larvae are about to hatch.

read moreThe Rug Wash offers incredible rug washing service at a competitive price. With our advanced commercial European cleaning technology, our methods result in a quality clean that you and your occupants will notice. Our rug cleaning technicians are trained to recognize different fibers and rug construction types. Through our attention to detail, each rug in your business will retain its beauty and brightness. As leaders in quality rug care and cleaning, we have years of experience in all types of rugs and cleaning methods.

read moreAs 3rd generation rug dealers and enthusiasts, we have years of experience in professional preservation of hand knotted rugs and hand woven rugs including family heirlooms and antique rugs. We provide free inspection of all client's rugs in need of repair or restoration where we provide detailed explanations of the repair and information about the cost involved. As it is a laborious process and requires a truly skilled weaver, the following is how we treat a rug that requires restoration. When deciding to get your oriental rug fixed, the first step is deciding how much or how little rug restoration is needed.

read moreFor the most part this works really well with modern designs as there is no border or structure within the design, thus it is easy to size down and cut the rug into the correct size. This can be done very successfully making the rug fit perfectly in the area you wish it to work.

read moreFor fine oriental rugs we provide the service of carpet binding. This standard rug binding is usually done by hand and the colors will match closely with what is already there, preventing further unravelling and minimizing edge wear. Many oriental area rugs have fringes as part of their overall design. Fringes actually do have a job, which prevents the rug from sliding off the end of the threads and holding the rug together. Fringes can take a beating over time and cause potential structural problems.