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Area rug cleaning in Olympia, WA
We do area rug cleaning in your Olympia home, on a protective barrier laid between the rug and your floor. That suits most machine-made and synthetic rugs, and wool rugs in reasonable condition. Antique, silk, hand-knotted and natural-dye rugs belong in a wash plant, and we'll tell you so before we quote.
Cleaned in the room, on a barrier
The rug stays where it is, on a protective barrier, and the work goes in this order.
What's included
- Dry soil removal first, before any water goes on
- Pre-treatment matched to the fibre
- Extraction, then grooming so the pile dries standing up
- The floor underneath protected throughout
Why the order matters
A rug holds a lot of dry grit down near its backing. Add water before that grit is out and it turns to mud in the pile, which is why it comes out dry first. Pre-treatment is chosen for the fibre, since wool and synthetics react differently to cleaning chemistry.
Which rugs we clean at home, and which go to a wash plant
A rug's fibre and how it was made decide where it can safely be cleaned.
Good for in-home cleaning
- Machine-made rugs
- Synthetic rugs
- Wool rugs in reasonable condition
Referred to a wash plant
- Antique rugs
- Silk rugs
- Hand-knotted rugs
- Natural-dye rugs
Why those rugs go to a wash plant
A wash plant can fully submerge a rug and control how it dries, which those rugs need and a clean on your living room floor can't give them. If you show us one, we'll say so and refer you to a wash plant. If you're not sure what you have, tell us what the label says and describe the back in your quote request, or mention it when you call.
Rug cleaning in Olympia: wet winters and old floors
We come out from Rochester, about 20 miles away, and clean rugs across Olympia, from the Westside and Downtown to Northeast Olympia and Indian Creek.
Drying time in an Olympia winter
Olympia averages about 50 inches of precipitation a year, and November, December and January are the wettest months, with about 8 inches each. Average humidity in December is close to 90 percent, so a rug cleaned in a cold, damp room takes longer to dry than the same rug in July. We'll tell you roughly how long to expect, and a warm room with some air moving shortens it.
Older houses, older floors
Many homes in South Capitol date to the early 1900s, and Bigelow Highlands is one of the city's historic neighbourhoods. When a rug lies on an old wood floor, it's cleaned on the barrier so the boards stay covered while we work. If a pet accident has already soaked through to the wood, cleaning the rug won't change the floor, and we'll point that out when we look.
Pet accidents and the sofa beside the rug
Pet accidents on a rug
Tell us what happened and roughly when. A recent accident usually clears. Urine that has been soaking in for months is harder, because it spreads wider underneath than it looks on top. How we find the source and treat it is covered under odour removal in our services.
The sofa in the same room
Upholstery is cleaned differently, and we check the manufacturer's cleaning code before anything touches the fabric. The details are on upholstery cleaning in Olympia. If you want the rug and a sofa done, mention both when you call.
Rug cleaning in Olympia: common questions
Do you pick up rugs for cleaning?
No. We clean rugs in your home on a protective barrier. If your rug needs a wash plant, we'll tell you and refer you to one.
Can you clean a wool rug at home?
Usually, if it's in reasonable condition. Wool reacts differently to cleaning chemistry than synthetics do, so pre-treatment is chosen for the fibre. Antique, hand-knotted or natural-dye wool rugs are referred to a wash plant instead.
Do I need to move furniture off the rug first?
We move furniture where it's safe to, though we won't drag a loaded bookcase. If something heavy or full of breakables sits on the rug, empty it beforehand or mention it when you book.
Can cleaning fix a faded or worn rug?
Sun fading, worn patches and bleach spots are damage to the fibre, and cleaning won't bring the colour or pile back. We'll look at the rug with you and say what we expect to change before we start.
Do you do area rug cleaning outside Olympia?
How do I get a price for rug cleaning in Olympia?
Tell us the rug's rough size, what it's made of if you know, and any spots or pet accidents. We can usually quote on the call, or you can send a quote request and we'll reply with a written or texted quote.
Get a price for your rug
Call (360) 339-3129 or send the rug's size and the fibre if you know it. We'll text or call you a price, usually the same day, and it's agreed before we start.