Rug cleaning at home

A rug holds more than you think

A rug acts like a filter: it traps sand from shoes, dust, hair, dust mites and food crumbs, much of which sinks to the base of the fibres. The result: dull colours, flattened walkways and sometimes a musty smell.

How we clean your rug

Slow, methodical vacuuming (both sides when possible), pre-treatment of stains and traffic areas, then hot-water extraction: shampoo is injected and immediately extracted with the dirt. Depending on the material we add steam, clean the fringes separately and brush the pile in the right direction for even drying.

Synthetic, wool, cotton… and special cases

Synthetic rugs and most machine-woven wool rugs clean very well at home. Cotton and jute react more to water, so we use far less moisture. For an antique hand-knotted, silk or high-value rug, a specialist workshop is often better — we will tell you rather than take a risk.

How often?

Once a year for a living-room rug in a home with children or pets; every two years in a quieter home. In between, vacuum once or twice a week and blot stains immediately without rubbing.