Choosing the right cleaning method for your rug can make all the difference in protecting its colors, fibers, and unique charm. When you entrust your rug to the professionals at Duke Brothers Oriental Rug Cleaning in Norfolk, you’re getting a team that takes care to match each rug’s needs to the most effective cleaning process. We follow a step-by-step approach, evaluating your rug’s material, dyes, and overall condition before recommending the best rug cleaning methods. Here’s a glimpse into our tried-and-true service.

Evaluating Your Rug Before Cleaning

The journey to a cleaner rug begins well before any soap or water touches the fibers. Our professional cleaners start by examining your rug’s material, construction, dye stability, and condition. By performing specific tests, we determine whether your rug can safely be washed or if another approach is needed. Factors like age, stains, pet issues, and traffic patterns all play a part in the method we choose to clean your rug.

Our Range of Rug Cleaning Methods

Depending on test results and rug type, we can perform several rug cleaning methods.

Wet Cleaning and Handwashing

This classic approach involves submerging rugs in a safe solution and gently cleaning them by hand. Wool, silk, or hand-knotted rugs often respond best to this technique, which removes embedded dirt while protecting the fibers.

Dry Cleaning

For delicate textiles not suitable for wet processes, we use industry-approved dry cleaning compounds. These are carefully applied and extracted, leaving the rug fresh without exposure to excessive moisture.

Low-Moisture Cleaning

Low-moisture or encapsulation techniques are ideal for rugs requiring a quick refresh. We use a minimal amount of moisture and brush advanced cleaners into the fibers to capture soil, which is then vacuumed away.

Steam Cleaning

In certain cases, controlled steam cleaning is effective for synthetic or heavily soiled rugs. This process lifts debris and sanitizes fibers without oversaturating the backing.

Targeted Add-On Services for Special Needs

Beyond core cleaning, Duke Brothers Oriental Rug Cleaning offers solutions for extra challenges. These include expert rug repairs, moth-prevention treatments, protectant for future spills, targeted pet urine and odor removal, and more. Our skilled team will do what it takes to help restore your rug’s look and feel.

Trust the Professional Rug Cleaners

DIY cleaning risks fiber damage, color bleeding, and incomplete stain removal. Like others in the area, hire the trusted professional cleaners at Duke Brothers to do the job right. If you live in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, or the surrounding area, contact us at (757) 780-9073 or request a free quote online today for expert rug cleaning services.