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Cleaning

Our specialist restorer uses only safe, traditional cleaning methods appropriate for oriental handmade rugs and can bring an old and grubby rug back to life as well as lengthen the life of your new rugs.

Fringe

We can restore the fringe ends of a rug using a process called ‘end stopping’ which stabilises the fringe to prevents loss or further loss of the hand knotted pile pattern and rejuvenates the look of the rug or we can ‘re-fringe’ a full or partial edge.

Pile

The pile can become worn away in ”high use/traffic” areas of the rug. Eventually leading to a hole, rip or area where only the warp strands are visible. The restorer advises which options are appropriate to restore the pile depending on the worn or damaged area.

Restoration

Rug Care

Everyday Care

A handmade rug is as susceptible to staining and wear as is any other fabric.

Vacuuming, brushing or shaking out dust is advisable, avoid rotating brush heads and take care with fringes.

Fluid and wet solid spills should be blotted up or spooned off immediately, avoid rubbing in as this may stain. Mud or other solids remaining should be allowed to dry then combed, brushed or vacuumed off.

Light sponging using a gentle wool wash if necessary is ok.

Avoid placing heavy solid furniture on your rug preventing vacuuming underneath as this gives a safe undisturbed setting for moths to take over.

Long Term Care

If your rug is looking flat and less vibrant we offer a traditional cleaning service.

Cleaning is recommended after 2-4yrs

Over time a rug can become damaged, worn or even chewed away by a pet. All of our restoration processes are completed by traditional hand methods only.

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