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handwoven rug at ARC Rug Gallery

Expert Rug Cleaning

HAND WASHED ⋅ ORGANIC SHAMPOO ⋅ NO HARSH CHEMICALS

Over 40 Years Of Experience

Competitive Rates, Guaranteed Workmanship, Total Customer Satisfaction

Since 1995, we’ve specialized in traditional hand-washing using organic shampoos, protecting your rug, your home, and your health.​

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​​​​Convenient Pickup & Shipping​​

​​​​Free pickup & delivery in the DC Metro Area

Affordable FedEx / UPS shipping for out-of-area clients

Rugs fully inspected, packaged, and returned safely

Shipping insurance available on request​​

Stair runner installation
Additional Services

  • Custom-cut rug pads

  • Installation available

  • Expert Rug Repair

  • Stair Runners

  • No project too large or too challenging

rug repair
Expert Rug Repair

  • 40+ years of craftmanship

  • Repairs for Persian, Oriental, European, Chinese, kilim, flat-weave, Navajo, needlepoint & more

  • Large in-house yarn inventory for accurate color & wool matching​

We Tackle The Worst Stains

  • Blood

  • Bodily Fluids (urine & feces)

  • Brown/Yellow Discoloration

  • Butter

  • Candle Wax

  • Chocolate

  • Cosmetics

  • Crayon

  • Dairy Products

  • Deodorants

  • Dye Transfer

  • Egg

  • Fruit Juice

  • Grass

  • Gravy

  • Grease

  • Oil

  • Ice Cream

  • Ink

  • Lipstick

  • Maple Syrup

  • Mayonnaise

  • Mildew

  • Mud

  • Mustard

  • Nail Polish

  • Paint

  • Perfume

  • Perspiration

  • Pine

  • Resin

  • Scorch

  • Shoe Polish

  • Soft Drinks

  • Tar

  • Tobacco

  • Typewriter Correction Fluid

  • Tomato

  • Watermelon

  • Wine

  • Beverages

  • AND MUCH MORE!

dirt under rug

Step 1

Rug Beating

Removes dust & debris

We shake the rug vigorously by using a rug beater to remove loose dirt and debris. We then use a vacuum cleaner with a gentle attachment to remove the remaining dirt.

Step 2

Spot Cleaning

Gentle stain treatment

After carefully inspecting the rug for stains and soiled areas, we prepare a solution of mild shampoo and water to then use a brush and/or a sponge depending on the nature of the stain to gently spot clean those areas.

spot cleaning rug with small brush
scrubbing rug with brush

Step 3

Hand Washing

Brushed with the pile to protect fibers

We gently scrub the rug with a soft brush in the direction of the pile, to maintain its natural flow. We do this very carefully as not to damage rugs with loose weaves to prevent any fiber damage, scrubbing until all dirt is lifted

Step 4

Rinsing

Thorough soap removal

Once the rug has been thoroughly washed, we drain the soapy water. We repeat the process to ensure that we have removed all remaining shampoo.

rinsing rug
air drying rug

Step 5

Drying

Flat air-dry, never twisted or wrung

Without wringing, twisting, or otherwise distorting the shape of the rug, we gently remove excess water and lay it on a dry, flat surface where we flip it over occasionally to ensure that both sides air dry evenly.

Step 6

Final Touches

Fiber fluffing & final grooming

Once the rug is completely dry, we shake it to fluff up the fibers, as well as shear any excess threads.

cutting off rug fibers with a knife
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