AREA RUG CLEANING IN PORTSMOUTH, VA
Cleaner Rugs For A Healthier Home
Area and Oriental rugs are a beautiful addition to any home. Like well-placed wall decor or fine paintings, they contribute to the overall character and complete the furnishing of a well-decorated room. Unlike wall decor, however, area rugs usually receive a fair amount of traffic. Rugs like this are often put down in high-traffic areas to decorate, liven up and even protect these living spaces. But who is going to protect the rugs?
Don’t let dirty rugs ruin the beautiful image of your home! Let our team at Southside Chem-Dry bring the patterns and colors of your area rugs back to their original beauty with our area rug cleaning in Portsmouth, VA. Our rug cleaning experts are trained in treating many different kinds of area and oriental rugs. We can bring almost any rug back to life!
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Gentle Cleaning, Great Results
Your oriental and area rugs are not just treasures— they are also very valuable investments! Because of this, it is vital that your rugs are protected and cleaned gently with care. Our technicians at Southside Chem-Dry in Portsmouth, VA have been trained to delicately clean and handle rugs. We additionally use special solutions that are designed specifically for cleaning area rugs in the area.
These solutions use natural elements like air, water, and natural carbonation to clean. Our specialized drying technique minimizes wicking and preserves the dye within the fibers of your rug. This process leaves the colors of your rug vibrant and fresh once again!
How To Prepare For Your Area Rug Cleaning
Step 1: Remove clutter
Our Chem-Dry area rug cleaners will vacuum before the main cleaning process, but larger clutter like shoes, toys, and the like can get in the way. Not only that, these items can be a tripping hazard. By removing these items from the area rug, you can help ensure that your rug is cleaned thoroughly and efficiently.
Step 2: Remove light furniture
Many people place their area rugs underneath coffee tables and other small pieces of furniture. While these focus pieces of furniture can do wonders to tie a room’s decor together, they can get in the way of cleaning. Our technicians are experts at oriental rug cleaning, but they are not licensed movers. Set furniture pieces—such as coffee tables, plant stands, and floor lamps—to the side in a nearby room, then move them back after the cleaning, once the rug is dry.
Step 3: Note stains and other focus areas
Sometimes, once you’ve noticed a stain or a flaw on your area rug, that can become all you see whenever you look at the rug. We certainly want to make sure that you are completely satisfied once we have completed your area rug cleaning, so if there are any particular areas where you want extra care, take a note of them and share that with the cleaner.
Step 4: Make preparations for your pets
A new person in your house, particularly one bringing new equipment and new smells with them, can potentially agitate your pets, so make sure that you have prepared for this. It might be wise to have your pet stay with a friend or relative, or even in another room or the backyard.
Step 5: Clear a path
It can be easy to forget that a technician needs to get himself and his equipment from his vehicle to your front door and from your front door to the rug. Make sure that there is a pathway he can take in order to clean your oriental rug efficiently. Some technicians use equipment that is attached to the van, so it may be a good idea to move cars out of the way so that their van is as close to the entrance as possible.
Our Area Rug and Carpet Cleaning Process
Frequently Asked Questions About Area Rug Cleaning in Portsmouth
Can you clean delicate or specialty area rugs in my Portsmouth home?
Yes. Our Portsmouth technicians are trained to handle a wide variety of rug types, including delicate wool and silk Oriental rugs. We use a low-moisture Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) process that attacks dirt particles at the microscopic level. This allow us to lift grit and grime without the harsh scrubbing or excessive water that can damage fragile fibers or cause colors to bleed, ensuring your rug is refreshed and protected.
How long will it take for my area rugs to dry?
Because our process uses significantly less water than traditional steam cleaning, your area rugs will typically dry in just a few hours rather than days. This rapid drying time is a major benefit in the Portsmouth area, as it helps reduce the risk of mildew growth after cleaning and prevents “wicking,” where deep-seated stains reappear as the rug dries.
Does your rug cleaning process leave behind a sticky feeling?
No. Many traditional rug cleaners use soapy detergents that can stay in the fibers and act as a magnet for new dirt. At Southside Chem-Dry, our primary cleaning solution, The Natural®, contains no harsh chemicals and no soapy detergents. This ensures your rugs stay refreshed for longer and maintain their plush feel without any sticky buildup.