Oriental and Area Rug Cleaning

 

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Standard S-100 states that, "When practical, the preferred system for cleaning rugs is to remove them from the customer's home or business and clean them in a controlled "in-plant" environment. They should not be cleaned on location like wall to wall carpet. The Tu's Group Inc. cares for the finest to the most basic rugs from around the world. We will pick your rug up and bring it to our special cleaning plant where it will receive our very thorough 9 Step Area Rug Cleaning Program to get maximum soil and spot removal. Having your rug cleaned in our plant allows us to give it several treatments for a more thorough cleaning, controlled drying, and the use of various tools that are not available on location.

 

The 9 Step Area Rug Cleaning Program

 

Step 1: Pre-Inspection and Pick Up

The Tu's Group Inc. will come to your home to pick up your rug, or you may drop it by our shop. When we receive the rug, we will first determine its fiber content. Second, we will identify the rug to determine any cleaning considerations. Third, we will inspect for pre-existing conditions. Fourth, we will check for colorfastness. Last in our pre-inspection, we will choose the cleaning method(s).

 

Step 2: Dry Soil Removal

Woven rugs, especially hand knotted rugs are designed to hide dry soil. A few years ago, the Eureka company did a study and found that a 9 x 12 could hide 87 pounds of dirt! WOW! We use a machine called RUGBADGER which can drive dirt out of a rug no matter how impacted. The highly focused vibration put out by the RugBadger has been shown in many cases to be even more effective than full size dusting machines. This is the most important step in cleaning any textile.

 

Step 3: Pre-Condition

Depending on fiber content and soiling type, the rug will be pre-treated to emulsify the soils.  

 

Step 4: Pre-Spot and Fringe Preparation

Any potentially difficult spots will be pre-treated with special solutions to increase chances of removal. The fringe is also pre-treated for maximum soil removal.

 

Step 5: Shampoo

Most rugs are cleaned with an Oriental Rug Shampoo that is especially designed to get maximum cleaning while protecting sensitive natural fibers.

 

 Step 6: Rinse or Wash

Depending on the type of rug it will be rinsed with extraction equipment on both sides or washed in a wash pit designed especially for Oriental Rugs. 

 

Step 7: Speed Dry

Once the soil is rinsed away, the rug is dried flat or hung to dry in a controlled environment. Proper drying is essential to avoid unnatural shrinkage.   

  

Step 8: Finishing

When the rug is dry, it is combed and finished with soft groomers made for specialty rugs.  

 

 Step 9: Post Inspection and Delivery

Our cleaning specialist will give the rug a final inspection and release it for pick up or delivery. Your rug will be wrapped in brown craft paper to protect it from dust and environmental soils until it is picked up or delivered. Upon delivery, we will lay the rug for you.