Renaissance Rug Cleaning Inc.
Open 9:30-5:30 M-F
Closed weekends
no appointment is needed
for drop-off & Pick-up,
Renaissance Your Rug!
503-963-8565
How Are Persian Rugs Cleaned
Persian Rug Cleaning – Expert Care for Your Treasured Rugs
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Persian rug cleaning requires exceptional care, attention to detail, and expertise to ensure these valuable rugs are properly preserved and protected.
Before washing, it’s essential to address common issues such as dye instability, fiber weakness, fraying, and other structural concerns that can impact the cleaning process. These factors make professional Persian rug cleaning services the safest and most effective choice when caring for hand-knotted Persian and Oriental rugs.
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At our specialized rug care facility, we focus exclusively on Persian and Oriental rug cleaning, providing the knowledge and hands-on skill necessary to clean delicate wool and silk fibers while safeguarding the integrity of natural dyes and handwoven craftsmanship.
Our Hand-Washed Persian Rug Cleaning Process
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We believe the best method for Persian rug cleaning is traditional hand washing. Machine cleaning or carpet cleaning methods often fail to remove deeply embedded soils and can cause damage, color bleeding, or shrinkage. Hand washing, by contrast, provides a deep yet gentle clean that restores your rug’s beauty without compromising its structure.
For optimal care, Persian rugs should be professionally cleaned every two to four years, depending on their level of use and exposure to foot traffic. Here’s what sets our hand-washed Persian rug cleaning apart:
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Thorough Pre-Inspection
We begin with a comprehensive inspection to identify dye stability, weak areas, and any existing damage. This ensures your Persian rug is cleaned safely and appropriately. -
Dry Soil Removal to remove large particulate dirt dust and allergens
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Full Immersion Hand Washing
Each rug is soaked in clean water to loosen dirt, dust, and embedded soils. We apply wool-safe, pH-balanced cleaning solutions specifically formulated for Persian and Oriental rugs. -
Careful Hand Agitation
The rug is gently agitated by hand to lift and remove dirt from deep within the fibers, avoiding the harsh agitation of machines that can damage delicate textiles. -
Thorough Rinsing
After cleaning, the rug is rinsed repeatedly to ensure all soils, contaminants, and cleaning agents are completely removed, preserving the integrity of the rug’s fibers and dyes. -
Controlled Drying Process
Finally, your Persian rug is dried flat in a temperature-controlled environment. This prevents shrinkage, dye migration, and warping, ensuring your rug dries evenly and retains its shape and color vibrancy.
How Often Should A Rugs Be Cleaned?
Area rugs should undergo professional cleaning every two to four years, depending on the level of foot traffic and exposure to dirt. Oriental rug cleaning intervals vary by use, location of rug in a home and number of occupants and pets in a home
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Professional cleaners have experience handling delicate rugs and use specialized methods to clean them effectively. When rugs are properly deep cleaned in many cases they can go years or more between washing.
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Why Are Rugs Called Oriental?
The term "Orient" derives from the Latin word oriens meaning "east" or "east rising". The opposite term "Occident" derives from the Latin word occidens, meaning west.
The use of the term "Orient" occurred during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284–305); used to refer to lands east of the Roman empire as Orient and rugs made in these lands as Oriental rugs.
Our Service Area
Renaissance provides cleaning & repair services to the Portland metro area and beyond