Rugs cover the parts of the floor that get walked on most, so they collect grit, crumbs, pet hair and spills far faster than the boards around them. Many East Brisbane homes have polished timber floors in the living areas with a large rug under the coffee table or dining setting, and that rug often needs cleaning more than anything else in the room.
The crew we book checks every rug before starting, looking at the fibre, the backing, the dyes and any fringes. Machine-made synthetic rugs usually handle hot water extraction. Wool rugs need a gentler solution and a cooler rinse, while viscose and silk-look rugs need very little water because they can brown or lose their sheen. Hand-knotted rugs are tested for colour run first.
- Fibre, backing and dye check
- Colour-run test on a small area
- Steam or low-moisture method to suit the rug
- Fringes cleaned by hand
- Floor underneath protected during the clean
After cleaning, rugs dry more evenly with air on both sides. The crew may prop the rug up or lay it over chairs for a few hours. In humid weather drying can take most of the day, so a morning booking gives the rug the most time. Keep furniture off it until it is dry right through, as damp pile can take on marks from table legs and dye from timber stains.
Tell us the size of each rug and what it is made of if you have the label, and we will give you upfront pricing. Rugs can be added to a carpet clean on the same visit. The crews we book work across East Brisbane and nearby. Call 07 3543 9421 to book rug cleaning.
