Never Clean Oriental Area Rugs at Home
The Hidden Risks of In-Home Oriental and Persian Rug Cleaning
Cleaning your area rugs in your home might seem quick, easy, and budget-friendly—but this shortcut can lead to disastrous results. Warped hardwood floors, mold growth, lingering pet odors, and irreparable rug damage are just a few of the nightmares we’ve seen at Oriental Rug Salon.
A Seemingly Good Idea—Until It’s Not
You glance at your rug. It looks dull, and there’s a little pet accident in the corner. With family arriving next week, you figure, “I’ll just call the same carpet cleaning company I used for my wall-to-wall carpet. They do in-home area rug cleaning, too!”
It feels like a win—until it’s not.
Days later, your rug smells like pet urine again. Worse, the moisture from the steam cleaning has buckled your luxury vinyl flooring, causing expensive, permanent damage.
What Really Happens When Oriental Rugs Are Steam Cleaned In-Home
At Oriental Rug Salon, we’ve seen:
- Engineered floors warped beyond repair
- Black mold growth under wet rugs
- Dye bleeding and color transfer
- Carpets that stink days after cleaning
Many general carpet cleaners lack the insurance coverage to cover flooring damage, and even fewer are certified to clean Oriental and Persian area rugs. Even if you win in small claims court, collecting is often a lost cause.
Three Critical Reasons Not to Clean Oriental or Persian Rugs Inside Your Home
- Incomplete Cleaning: Top-Down Isn’t Enough
Steam cleaners and “low-moisture systems” only clean the surface of the rug. Dirt, grit, allergens, and even insects embed deep in the foundation fibers. Surface cleaning doesn’t remove them—it pushes them deeper.
Rotary bonnet systems? They just swirl the filth around.
At Oriental Rug Salon, our submersion washing method flushes contaminants from the top to the foundation, followed by controlled drying to eliminate odors and restore softness.
- Pet Urine Crystals Reactivate in Humidity
Pet accidents don’t just stain—they crystalize in the rug’s foundation. When the humidity rises, the crystals reactivate, releasing foul odors.
Steam cleaning doesn’t break down these crystals.
We guarantee odor removal. Our pet urine decontamination process penetrates and flushes the urine salts out completely—leaving your rug fresh and odor-free.
- Wool Rug Colors Bleed Easily
Wool is delicate. Most area rugs made from wool—especially hand-knotted Oriental and Persian rugs—bleed their dyes when exposed to hot water, steam, or harsh chemicals.
We’ve seen it firsthand: general carpet cleaners turn heirloom rugs into disasters. Some even call us to fix their messes!
Don’t Trust General Carpet Cleaners With Precious Rugs
Just because a company can clean wall-to-wall carpet doesn’t mean they’re qualified to clean fine textiles. Rugs require specialized equipment, trained technicians, and individualized care.
Would you hand your antique painting to a house painter? Then don’t trust just anyone with your rug.
The Smart Solution: Professional Off-Site Oriental and Persian Rug Washing
In-home cleaning methods are one-size-fits-all—and that doesn’t work with area rugs. At Oriental Rug Salon, each rug undergoes:
- Fiber ID and dye testing
- Dusting to remove dry soil
- Full-immersion washing
- Pet urine decontamination (if needed)
- Centrifuge rinse & controlled drying
- Final grooming & inspection
All done in a 6,000 sq ft specialized facility—not your living room.
Why Choose Oriental Rug Salon for Your Oriental and Persian Area Rug Cleaning Needs?
- Certified Experts: We’re a Certified Partner with the IICRC, the CRI, and a WoolSafe Approved Service Provider.
- Safe for Pets & Kids: Our cleaning solutions are allergen-free, non-toxic, and eco-friendly.
- Free Pickup & Delivery: We service Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Sarasota County, offering convenient pickup and drop-off for most rugs.
- Specialists in Oriental & Persian Rugs: We clean hand-knotted, antique, silk, and heirloom-quality rugs with love and precision.
- Full-Service Care: Cleaning, repairs, appraisals, and even fiber protection.
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We’ll treat your rug like a work of art—because that’s precisely what it is.
Don’t Gamble With Your Rug – Call Oriental Rug Salon
What starts as an attempt to save time or money can quickly turn into a costly regret. Buckled floors, lingering odors, or permanent dye damage aren’t worth the risk. Trust your cherished rugs to the experts at Oriental Rug Salon, where passion, precision, and protection come standard.
Don’t clean your rug at home. Clean it the right way—professionally.
