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Expert Rug Cleaning
and Restoration
Get your rug looking its finest at The Rug Shop TW. We offer a comprehensive cleaning service and a suite of rug repair options ranging from minor repairs to complete restoration. We have many years of experience cleaning and restoring rugs and carpets of all origins - including Persian, Oriental, Indian, Turkish, Afghan and Chinese. We clean and repair rugs, kilim, Aubusson and tapestry of wool and silk construction. Our portfolio of work includes the cleaning and restoration of antique, semi-antique, and more recent hand-knotted rugs, carpets and kilim. Our technical team is led by our head technician, a third-generation craftsman. Each of our technical team is trained to a very high standard by our head technician, and they are versed in all aspects of the industry. Since our establishment, our facility has been upgraded and improved regularly. Our techniques, facilities and equipment employ a mix of the traditional method harnessed to modern applications.
Our Rug Cleaning Process:
The deep cleaning method we use is known as a ‘Persian Wash’, which is a full water immersion system used in the native rug weaving nations. Our process of specialist rug cleaning involves the following steps:
Before and After
We believe that our results speak for themselves, so browse our galleries below to see the dramatic transformation that our cleaning and restoration can effect in your rug.
Get a Quote
Use our form to instantly generate a quote. Enter the dimensions of your rug and select any additional services (e.g. repairs). If you have more than one rug, simply click the "Add Rug" and repeat. You can then have the quote emailed to you, or request a collection by clicking the buttons at the bottom of the form.
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Our Repair Services
The two main repair services we offer are repairs to the Fringes of a rug, and repairs to the long sides (Selvedge) of the rug. These are priced per metre and you can get a quote for this using our calculator above. We can also conduct more complex repairs, from securing minor damage to rebuilding whole areas of the rug. These are priced on a case by case basis after an assessment by our expert technicians
Fringe Repairs
The fringes of a rug are the tail ends of the "warp threads", which run the length of the rug and form part of the foundation. If these are damaged, we can simply remove some of the pile to expose more of the thread and trim away the tatty end for a neat and secure finish.
Selvedge Repairs
The long sides of a rug are bound with tight piping around a strong "Selvedge Cord". If this is worn away, the rug is vulnerable to more serious damage to the middle of the rug. We can replace the selvedge cord and redo the piping to create a robust edge that will help keep the centre of the rug safe from further damage.
Complex Repairs
Most of the complex repairs that we undertake involve reconstructing sections of the rug in the same manner as they were originally made. We choose materials that match the rest of the rug as closely as possible, even going so far as to use antique wool from older rugs in some cases. The result is a near seamless repair that can bring your treasured rug back from the brink of ruin. We offer a range of other solutions for extensively damaged rugs and can generally give you a number of options ranging in complexity and expense. To get a quote, simply send us some photos of the damage along with the dimensions of the rug, and our technicians will get back to you with their assessment.
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Our Team
Our technical team is trained to an exceptional level by our head technician, who is a third-generation craftsman. We have a wealth of experience in all aspects of rug cleaning and restoration, and we've cleaned and restored thousands of rugs just like yours. Our team specializes in repairing and restoring hand-knotted rugs and carpets, including Oriental, Turkish, Chinese, Indian, Afghan, and Persian varieties. With our extensive knowledge and expertise, you can trust us to handle your rug with care and precision.
