A Quick Guide to Our Oriental Rug Cleaning Process

Finding reliable Oriental rug cleaning services can be a challenge. Fortunately, if you’re in the Norfolk area, Duke Brothers Oriental Rug Cleaning is here to help. For nearly a quarter of a century, we’ve offered our comprehensive Oriental rug cleaning service to ensure your valuable rugs receive the care they deserve. This guide will walk you through the basics of Oriental rugs and give you a glimpse into our meticulous ten-step cleaning process.

What Is an Oriental Rug?

Oriental rugs are hand-knotted, meticulously crafted rugs originating from countries in Asia, including China, Persia (Iran), India, Turkey, and more. These rugs are known for their intricate designs, vibrant colors, and high-quality craftsmanship.

Understanding the basic components of an Oriental rug can help you appreciate the importance of a safe and time-tested cleaning process even more.

• Warp and Weft: These are the foundation threads of the rug. Warp threads run vertically, while weft threads run horizontally, interlacing with the warp to form the base.
• Knot: These are the individual tied loops that form the patterned pile. Each knot is carefully tied by hand, contributing to the design and durability.
• Pile: This is the surface of the rug, made up of the ends of the knots. The pile can be short or long, depending on the style and purpose of the rug.

At Duke Brothers Oriental Rug Cleaning, we specialize in cleaning a variety of rugs. These include Navajo, Karastan, Turkish, Moroccan, Pakistani, and Afghan rugs, and so much more.

Our Ten-Step Cleaning Process

We've perfected our rug cleaning process. It's as easy as counting from one to ten.

1. Initial Inspection: We thoroughly inspect the rug for any existing damage, stains, or issues to tailor our cleaning approach.
2. Color Test: We test a small section of the rug to make sure the colors won't bleed during the cleaning process.
3. Dust Removal: We use specialized rug dusters to remove embedded dirt and debris from both sides of the rug.
4. Wetting: First, we wet the rug thoroughly to prepare it for a deep clean.
5. Scrubbing: We wash and scrub both sides of the rug using gentle yet effective techniques.
6. Rinsing: We thoroughly rinse the rug to remove all soap and loosened dirt.
7. Centrifuge Drying: We place the rug in a centrifuge to spin out excess water, leaving it 90% dry.
8. Hang and Inspect: We hang the rug on a specialized rack to dry. Then, we conduct another inspection to ensure all areas are clean.
9. Touch-Up Work: We perform detailed touch-up work to restore the rug’s appearance.
10. Final Prep: Once it's perfect, we wrap it in brown paper and transport it back to the owner.

If you need professional Oriental rug cleaning in the Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, or Suffolk area, trust Duke Brothers Oriental Rug Cleaning to treat your treasured rugs with the utmost care.

For all the rug care and cleaning needs in your Norfolk area home, contact Duke Brothers at (757) 780-9073 or request a free quote online today!