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.
