Area and oriental rug cleaning in San Rafael, CA

A rug in a Marin home may be wool bought decades ago or a new flatweave from last spring. Tell us the fiber and what it has been through, and we shape the clean around both.

Wool, silk, cotton and synthetic rugs
Fringe and edges cleaned with the rug
Visits across San Rafael and Marin

A large wool rug in muted terracotta and teal on dark hardwood in a painted Victorian-era parlor with a bay window

What we look at before we start

Wool traps grit deep in the pile, silk marks at the touch of water, and some older dyes travel when they get damp. Winter in Marin brings wet shoes and muddy paws across floors for months, so many rugs here carry more soil than they show.

Tell us about spills, pet accidents, worn patches and fringe, and we build the plan from there.

Wool, silk, cotton and man-made fibers
Hand-knotted and heavily patterned rugs
Fringe, binding and rug edges
Marks inspected before the full clean

The knotted fringe and edge of a handmade wool rug lying on a hardwood floor in soft daylight

What Area and Oriental Rug Cleaning gives you

The fiber decides
We begin with what the rug is made of, because the right approach for wool is the wrong one for silk.
Dyes respected
If a color has bled before, say so. Rugs with older or fine dyes get a gentler, slower approach.
Fringe included
The fringe and the rug edges are part of the piece, and they are cleaned with it instead of being left grubby.
Planned around the room
We talk through the rug, the room and any furniture on it, so nothing about the visit comes as a surprise.

The order of a rug visit

Each rug follows the same sequence, whatever its size.

Ask about fiber, age and history
Inspect dyes, backing, fringe and stains
Treat marks and soiled areas first
Clean the rug, then review the result with you

Questions about Area and Oriental Rug Cleaning

Can you clean a rug that has been in my family for years?

Often yes. Heirloom rugs deserve extra care, so we ask about the fiber, the dyes and any past repairs first, and we tell you plainly if something needs a specialist opinion.

Will pet stains come out of a wool rug?

Fresh accidents respond better than old ones. We locate where the odor sits and treat it there, and we tell you honestly what is likely before we begin.

Do I need to clear the rug first?

Light items are easiest to move yourself. For heavy furniture on the rug, mention it when you call and we will talk through what is practical on the day.