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Expert Rug Cleaning in London Ontario: Handwashing Persian & Oriental Rugs Since 1969
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Oriental Rug Exchange brings over 50 years of specialized rug cleaning expertise to London Ontario. We understand what handmade Persian and Oriental rugs need. Steam cleaners and regular carpet cleaning companies don't. That difference matters when your valuable area rugs need proper care.
Why London Ontario Homeowners Choose Expert Rug Cleaning
Your Persian rug isn't a wall-to-wall carpet. It can't be treated like synthetic broadloom. Yet carpet cleaning companies make this mistake every single day across London Ontario. They use equipment designed for synthetic fibres on natural wool and silk. The results are devastating.
Hot steam destroys the natural oils in wool, known as lanolin. These oils keep fibres soft, resilient, and beautiful. Strip them away, and wool becomes brittle and rough. Your expensive rug feels cheap. The damage is permanent.
High heat also makes natural vegetable dyes unstable. Red dyes bleed into cream backgrounds. Blues shift toward purple. Once this colour migration happens, it cannot be reversed. Professional rug cleaning in London Ontario requires knowledge that regular carpet cleaners simply don't have.
Every Type of Handmade Rug
London Ontario homes contain diverse rug collections. We clean all quality handmade area rugs regardless of origin or age. Persian rugs from Tabriz, Kashan, Heriz, Nain, Bidjar, Afshar, Mashad, and Isfahan all receive appropriate expert care.
Indian rugs, Chobi rugs, Pakistani pieces, Chinese carpets, Afghan tribal work, and Turkish kilims, we handle them all. Material type determines our approach. Pure silk demands gentler handling than durable wool. Sheepskin and leather require completely different techniques.
Antique rugs present unique challenges. Century-old dyes may be unstable. Fragile foundations need extra care. We test everything thoroughly before proceeding. Age and condition guide our process for each rug.
Convenient London Ontario Service
Free Pickup and Delivery 519-673-0909
Free pickup and delivery are available for all of London, Ontario, and surrounding communities. St. Thomas, Port Stanley, Woodstock, Dorchester, Ilderton, Strathroy, Stratford, and beyond. You never need to move heavy rugs yourself.
The process is straightforward. Contact us for a personalized quote based on the size and condition of your rug. We schedule pickup at a time that works best for your schedule. Our team carefully prepares and transports your rug to our London cleaning facility.
Complete professional rug cleaning takes 10 to 14 days. Quality work cannot be rushed. Your valuable investment deserves proper time and attention. When finished, we deliver your clean rug directly to your home.
Drop-off service isn't available. Professional pickup and delivery protect both your rug and your back during transport.
Our Comprehensive 10-Step Rug Cleaning System
Area rug cleaning in London Ontario demands more than soap and water. Our systematic approach, developed over five decades, addresses every aspect of proper textile care. Each step serves a specific purpose. Skip one, and results suffer.
Step 1: Pre-Cleaning Inspection
We examine every rug carefully before we begin any cleaning. Stain identification, structural assessment, dye stability testing. This evaluation determines our exact rug cleaning approach. Every rug is different. Generic treatment doesn't work.
Step 2: Deep Dust Removal
Specialized equipment vibrates and pulls dry soil from deep within the pile. This critical step removes dirt that vacuuming never touches. Pounds of embedded soil often emerge. Carpet cleaners skip this step because they lack the proper equipment.
Step 3: Spot Treatment Application
Problem areas receive targeted treatment with appropriate solutions. Wine stains need different treatment than pet accidents. Coffee requires specific handling. We address each issue individually without exposing the entire rug to harsh treatments.
Step 4: Gentle Hand Washing
Cool water and pH-neutral cleaners protect natural fibres and dyes. No harsh chemicals. No excessive heat. Traditional handwashing techniques are adapted with modern techniques. Your grandmother's antique Tabriz receives the same careful treatment as a new Afghan rug.
Step 5: Thorough Rinsing
Multiple rinse cycles remove every trace of cleaning solution. Soap residue left behind attracts dirt rapidly. Your clean rug would look dingy again within weeks. We rinse until the water runs absolutely clear.
Step 6: Professional Water Removal
Extraction equipment removes excess moisture from deep in the pile. This dramatically reduces drying time. Wet rugs develop mould and mildew. Proper extraction prevents these problems completely.
Step 7: Climate-Controlled Drying
Your rug dries in our London facility under controlled temperature and humidity. Air circulates properly around all surfaces. Even drying prevents musty odours, and structural problems. We never return damp rugs.
Step 8: Fringe Restoration
Clean, bright fringes transform a rug's entire appearance. This detailed work requires patience and skill. The visual impact justifies the extra effort.
Step 9: Post-Cleaning Verification
Careful inspection confirms complete dirt removal. Anything failing our standards gets cleaned again. We refuse to compromise on quality.
Step 10: Pile Grooming
Specialized brushes restore natural texture and nap direction. Your rug regains its luxurious feel, just as it was when new. This finishing step completes the transformation.
Final Quality Assurance
One last rigorous inspection before your rug leaves our London facility. We've maintained an excellent record since 1969. Your rug meets our exacting standards or it doesn't leave the building.
Our London Rug Cleaning Facility
Our London location houses the most professional rug cleaning equipment available in Canada. Specialized tools designed specifically for handmade textiles. Equipment that carpet rental companies and regular cleaners don't have access to.
A controlled environment ensures optimal cleaning and drying conditions. The temperature and humidity remain ideal for preserving area rugs. This professional facility separates us from companies that clean rugs on your floor or in warehouse spaces.
Fair Pricing for Quality Work
Every rug presents different cleaning challenges. A lightly soiled modern piece requires less work than a heavily contaminated antique. Quote-based pricing accurately reflects these real differences.
We offer the most competitive prices in London Ontario. Five decades of experience mean efficient work without sacrificing quality standards. You receive expert results at reasonable prices.
Our Excellent Track Record
Every cleaning comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Over the past 50 years of serving London, Ontario, we've never received a complaint. That spotless record reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence.
If results don't meet your complete satisfaction, we make it right. Your happiness is guaranteed. When you trust us with your Persian or Oriental rug, you're working with London's most experienced rug cleaning specialists.
Understanding Steam Cleaning Damage
Steam cleaning sounds modern and sophisticated. Marketing makes it seem advanced. The reality? It's terrible for handmade rugs. Multiple problems start with excessive temperature.
Lanolin is the protective natural oil in wool fibres. It keeps wool soft, water-resistant, and resilient. High heat melts this oil away. The pleasant texture you love disappears. Your rug feels rough and cheap, rather than luxurious. This change is permanent.
Temperature also destabilizes vegetable dyes in traditional rug making. Red pigments are especially vulnerable. Heat causes bleeding and colour migration. Once it happens, nothing can reverse the damage.
Surface cleaning misses the actual problem entirely. Deeply embedded soil causes real fibre damage. Those particles grind away at wool with every footstep. Persian rug cleaning in London, Ontario requires removing this hidden dirt. Steam cleaning doesn't even touch it.
The Mistakes We See Every Week
London homeowners contact us after discovering problems too late. Pet urine soaked deep into their Persian rug months ago. They didn't realize the damage happening beneath the surface. By the time the smell becomes obvious, serious structural damage has already occurred.
Waiting years between professional rug cleanings is another common mistake. People vacuum regularly and assume that's sufficient. Vacuuming removes surface dust only. Deep soil continues building up in the foundation. That embedded dirt grinds against fibres like sandpaper with every step.
We recently worked on a 12' x 18' antique Serapi from a London dining room. The owner hadn't cleaned it professionally in 10 years. She thought it looked acceptable. Her dog had been using it as a bathroom for years without her knowledge.
When our cleaning process began, we discovered extensive damage. Some areas had actually rotted through from years of urine exposure. Complete reweaving was necessary. The restoration took 8 months. Regular professional rug cleaning would have prevented this expensive disaster.
Protect Your Valuable Investment
Quality handmade rugs represent significant investments. Both financial and sentimental value. Professional maintenance protects that value and extends usable life by decades. Well-maintained Persian and Oriental rugs actually appreciate in value over time.
Don't wait for visible damage to appear. Don't trust your precious rug to companies using the wrong equipment and techniques. And definitely don't attempt DIY cleaning that could cause permanent harm.
Contact Oriental Rug Exchange today for professional rug cleaning in London, Ontario. Your handmade rugs deserve specialized care from true rug experts. Let us demonstrate what over 50 years of experience and knowledge deliver.