Area & Oriental Rug, Carpet & Upholstery, Tile & Grout Cleaning — Serving Santa Cruz, Santa Clara & Monterey Counties
831-423-5235

Area Rug & Oriental Rug Cleaning

Expert Rug Cleaners serving Santa Cruz and surrounding areas since 1947

Expert Area & Oriental Rug Cleaners

No handmade rug is exactly the same they have different dyes, different weaves, and different foundations all of which dictate how they need to be cleaned. And although machine made rugs are less expensive, they also have their own unique set of challenges when it comes to cleaning.

Restoration of Oriental, Heirloom & Specialty Rugs

Whether you need a simple spot cleaning or a full restoration, our skilled team goes through the same meticulous process to make sure that your rug is handled with the utmost care. From the time it arrives in our store to when it's ready for pickup, your heirloom is diligently inspected, measured and washed by hand both the front and the back. We are proficient in maintaining the value of all types of rugs by restoring them to their original state, including:

  • Hamadan
  • Tabriz
  • Heriz
  • Sarouk
  • Kerman
  • Baluch
  • Turkish
  • Indian
  • Chinese
  • Romanian
  • Pakistani
  • American
  • Domestic synthetic

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At Santa Cruz Rug Cleaners we use a multi-step process specifically designed to address each unique trait of every rug that comes through our front door, without compromising quality. All rugs, whether they are handmade or machine made, go through the steps described below.

Step #1

Pre-cleaning Inspection

Determine pre-existing conditions, concerns, and colorfastness.

Step #2

Front & Back Rug Rinsing

Thorough rinsing prevents resoling and fiber deterioration.

Step #3

Optional Rug Enzyme Bath

Targets residual urine stain issues when present.

Step #4

Fringe & Pile Grooming

Sets the pile and combs fringe for a crisp finish.

Step #5

Compressed Air Dusting

Deep soil removal while preserving rug integrity.

Step #6

Total Immersion Washing

Submerged or surface-washed, then scrubbed & rinsed thoroughly.

Step #7

Dry Room Drying

Prevents mold/mildew; temperature-controlled drying.

Step #8

Post-Cleaning Inspection

Final inspection & specialty spotting of residual stains.*

* Excludes permanent stains identified during pre-inspection.

Serving Santa Cruz Area Since 1947

Since 1947, we have offered the Santa Cruz, Soquel, Aptos, Watsonville, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Rio Del Mar, Felton and Ben Lomond areas exceptional area rug cleaning services.

Don't trust your family heirlooms with anyone else. Give us a call for a free estimate at 831-423-5235.

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Our Values

For years, our business has adhered to bedrock values that guide everything we do:

  • We will always provide the best value and the highest-quality work.
  • Honesty and integrity are at the foundation of our business.
  • We don't make promises we can't keep. We set realistic expectations for our customers.
  • Our family name and reputation are tied to our business. As a result, we will never cut corners in our work.
  • We treat our customers like family and take a personal interest in them.
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Our Certifications

  • Carpet and Fabri-care Institute
  • The Carpet and Rug Institute
  • IICRC
  • Woolsafe Approved Service Provider
  • American Society of Interior Designers
  • World Floor Covering Association

The IICRC is the certifying body for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industry.

This certifying body sets the standards in our industry on how to clean, maintain and care for your furnishings. Never consider using a firm that is not certified by this governing organization.

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