Frequently Asked Questions About Rug Cleaning

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  • Our professional area rug cleaning can only be properly administered at our specialized cleaning facility.
  • It is impossible to wash an Oriental rug in a home. Sure you could hire a rug cleaner for a quick go-over but it's not thorough or reliable.
  • Proper equipment, procedures, and a facility for drying is needed.
  • If anyone tells you they can professionally clean your area rug in your home, ask them if they can afford to purchase it from you before they start.
  • A professional rug cleaner will refer you to a rug cleaning expert or decline to clean your rug at your residence.
  • An unreliable rug cleaner will take your rug to a garage and surface clean it.
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  • Approaching three decades of specializing in fine rugs
  • We are the firm north of Seattle with the reputation and facility capable of immersion cleaning Oriental rugs.
  • Our customers understand Fine area rug cleaning is an art/craft that takes years of on-the-job training. Boots on, rugs wet! Visit: the IICRC sitefor more information.
  • We will determine the cleaning process after we have completed a pre-inspection of your area rug.
  • Eight of ten rugs are Immersion washed, but we have other options for rugs that aren’t candidates.
  • Our experience, knowledge and wisdom will determine which cleaning process your area rug will receive.
  • Yes, we are licensed and insured for the services we provide.
  • The entire rug cleaning process takes one week.
  • An extra day may be needed if your rug has requires treatment for our guaranteed . pet stain odor removal.
  • Rug repairs can take up to three weeks depending on the repairs needed.
  • Yes, your rug will be absolutely safe for children and pets.

    We take great care in using products and processes that are safe for anyone to walk, lay or play on the rug as soon as our cleaning process is complete.

  • We have convenient hours, or we are available for additional pickup and drop-off times by appointment.

    Rug Pickup and Drop-off Hours:
    Monday-Friday 8:30AM-12:00PM
    Wednesdays (Wash Day) 8:30AM to 4:30PM
    Visit our facility on Wash Day for a tour!

  • Approaching three decades specializing in fine rugs
  • We are the firm north of Seattle with the reputation and facility capable of immersion cleaning Oriental rugs.
  • Our customers understand Fine area rug cleaning is an art/craft that takes years of on-the-job training. Boots on, rugs wet! Visit: for more information.
  • We will determine the cleaning process after we have completed a pre-inspection of your area rug.
  • Eight of ten rugs are Immersion washed, but we have other options for rugs that aren’t candidates.
  • Our experience, knowledge and wisdom will determine which cleaning process your area rug will receive.
  • The entire rug cleaning process takes one week.
  • An extra day may be needed if your rug has requires treatment for our guaranteed pet stain odor removal.
  • Rug repairs can take up three weeks depending on the repairs needed.
Reviews

What Our Customers Are Saying

We have a large contemporary wool rug. Light on color and had many coffee spills. Bryan and his team are amazing! Kind, very knowledgeable, excellent communication and customer service... Read more about Dolores W reviewRead More

Firstly, my rug came back looking fantastic. Second, the service was great. They clearly told me what to expect, timing, and building a service proposal for my rug and situation.... Read more about Cody H reviewRead More

I showed up with a rug I essentially destroyed myself. They very nicely told me I messed up and told me the risks of trying to get it cleaned... Read more about Dented LRead More

Steam Sweepers did an excellent job cleaning 3 area rugs. Extremely satisfied with the results and with the friendly professional service. Highly recommend!!... Read more about Steve E reviewRead More

Call Us for Pick-up or
Drop Off Service!

We make area rug cleaning easy for you. Whether you own a large Persian rug, a hand-knotted Chinese rug, a department store rug or maybe a house full of smaller woven rugs such as Karastan’s, we would be happy to schedule a pick-up. We service our hometown of Bellingham & Mount Vernon, all cities and townships in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island Counties. We meet our customers from San Jaun Islands in Anacortes. Also, a limited reach into Snohomish County, Stanwood. If your home is on the I-5 corridor between Blaine and Smokey Point our pick-up services can make rug cleaning easy for you.

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