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Oriental Rug Washing in Boulder, Colorado

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Boulder Oriental Rug Washing

Expert Cleaning Process:
Boulder's Best Oriental Rug Washing

   Hand-woven wool rugs should be gently washed - the way they have been for centuries - never cleaned on your floor with regular carpet cleaning equipment. High temperature steam cleaning is great for synthetic carpets like nylon, but it can be harmful for your wool heirloom rugs. In hot water, wool will release the dyes that create those beautiful and intricate patterns in your rugs.  Shrinking may also result from cleaning with high temperatures.
    To safely and thoroughly clean your fine oriental rugs, an expert must have a rug washing facility where rugs can be completely immersed in  cool pH appropriate water, gently shampooed and thoroughly rinsed.  We then must have a task specific drying room, where rugs can be laid out flat on the floor and thoroughly dried.  We never hang your rugs on a rack while drying- this can cause stretching and  irregular shaping.
                   
Cleancare's Oriental Rug Washing Steps:

  • We'll pick up your heirloom rug at your home.
  • Vacuum both sides of rug with a pile lifter. Woven rugs can have pounds of dirt trapped in their knots. By powerfully vacuuming BOTH sides of rug, grit and debris are beaten out and captured from the hidden loops at the base of your rug.
  • Test unstable dyes (inherent in wool rugs) for bleeding.
  • Set unstable dyes. Dye locking vinegar sets dyes that might bleed or migrate during cleaning.
  • Clean fringes.
  • Completely submerse rug in washing solution designed exclusively for wool in a shallow bath.  See shampoo bath in picture at right
  • Gently agitate rug with soft brushes to encourage further soil release.
  • Thoroughly rinse and flush away soils and residues in clear-water bath.
  • Treat with immersion moth-proofing and soil retardant.
  • Wring out rug between rubber rollers specifically designed for squeezing out excess water from rugs. Picture at right shows a gorgeous red rug going through the rubber rollers.
  • Flat-dry rug in dehumidifying drying room. Rug is laid out flat and dried with specialized air movers and dehumidification. As in the washing process, high heat is not used so as to minimize risk of shrinking.
  • When completely dry, rug is wrapped in protective cover for delivery.
  • We deliver your beautiful clean heirloom back to you at your home.

        Family Heirlooms
    Some mistakenly believe cleaning precious rugs will damage them. They allow dirt and stains to obscure the otherwise vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Their beautiful heirlooms are then permanently damaged.
    Gritty dirt gets into the pile and/or woven knots and as people walk on the rug, damage is done as that grit and fibers are rubbed together. In addition, improper or delayed spot removal attempts, as well as moth or insects, will also cause expensive damage.

Remember These Rug Care Tips!:
  1. Most Important!!  Regularly vacuum BOTH sides of your rugs slowly and thoroughly. This minimizes damaging soil.
  2. Blot Up Spills Immediately. Always blot, NEVER rub. Rubbing distorts wool fibers.
  3. Have your rugs washed by a professional experienced in washing fine rugs every 2 to 3 years (never wait more than 5 years). This prevents damage and prolongs rug life.
  4. Protect your rugs from moth damage. Our moth-proofing will make wool distasteful to voracious moth larvae. Non-toxic to kids and pets.
  5. Have a soil retardant included with the washing. This will help your rugs resist soiling and make subsequent washings more effective.
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    Has it been over 2 years since your fine woven or Chinese (tufted) rug has been washed?  Don't allow your precious heirlooms to be damaged.  Have your precious works of art washed by rug experts.  Call Cleancare and have us pick up your rug today to preserve it's life and beauty. We're fully bonded and insured.


Give Lisa a call right now!  Ph.: 303-530-0646