Area Rug Cleaning
Cleaning Difference
At Costikyan, we know that each rug is unique regarding its origin, material, and more. When inspecting your piece, we keep this in mind and propose a unique plan per rug.
Seven Steps
Rug Cleaning Process
Inspect
Thorough inspection process to identify origins of your rug and service options
Remove
Remove stagnant and embedded dust/dirt with duster
Wash
Apply soap and water mixture evenly throughout with automated sprayers
Scrub, rinse, and brush the carpet to perfection
Extract
Place cleaned carpet in our water-extraction centrifuge
Lay carpet flat to brush in its natural direction prior to drying
Dry
Hang dry your rug in a climate-controlled environment
Inspect
Thorough post cleaning inspection process to ensure desired results and identify if any additional service items should be recommended
Pack & Deliver
Vacuum and pack your rug with our automated packing machine to ensure your rug is protected for storage and prepared for transportation
Highest Level
Of Rug Cleaning
Since 1886, Costikyan has been committed to providing the highest level of carpet and rug services. Beginning in 2019, we continued this commitment by investing in our facilities and machinery. We searched vigorously to find a unique piece of equipment that replicates the hand cleaning process while eliminating many of its manual aspects. As a result, we can ensure our customers the highest level of servicing at the highest efficiency.
Hand Cleaning
Delicate And Antique Rugs
Some rugs require extra care and attention. It may be an older, antique rug or a rug with sensitive fibers. For these rugs, we employ century-old handwashing methods. First, we submerge the delicate rugs in a water bath to loosen their fibers and release built-up dirt. Next, we scrub them by hand and drain out the water until they are properly cleaned.
Rug Cleaning
Specialties
Oriental Rugs
The phrase “oriental rug” is used as a blanket term to cover luxury carpets manufactured by hand in countries across the Middle East and Asia. We often service fine oriental rugs imported from Turkey, India, Russia, China, and a variety of other countries. No matter the origin of your vintage oriental rug, you’ll want to make sure it’s in good hands if it ever needs cleaning or restoration.
Antique Rugs
Costikyan has cleaned and restored antique rugs for museums, castles, mansions, and several U.S. Presidents. With more than a century of experience, our rich history is simply unparalleled in our industry. Let our in-house artisans take care of your cleaning and restoration needs for antique carpets in your home or business.
Persian Rugs
Carpet weaving has been a central element of Persian culture for thousands of years, and many of the techniques used in fine rug making today were pioneered in ancient Persia (modern day Iran). Most Persian rugs are hand-knotted, which creates a unique challenge for cleaning or repairing them. Our technicians have decades of experience cleaning antique Persian rugs.
Wool Rugs
Dirt particles can make wool fibers brittle and more sensitive to damage. When we clean wool rugs, we use a meticulous approach that requires a delicate, artisan touch. Washing the rug releases these particles and helps restore the fibers’ dexterity and luster. For post-cleaning protection, ask about the eco-friendly Fiber-Shield® textile protector.
