Moth Damaged Area Rug Repair in Bellingham & Mount Vernon

Moth Damaged Area Rug Repair in Bellingham & Mount Vernon

Many area rug owners are heartbroken when they discover moth damage. The moth damage itself occurs over time, like termites in homes walls, you won’t discover you have a problem until looking closely. If you find you have moth damage to your area rug, we can pick it up or you can take the rug to our Oriental rug washing facility. We’ll determine the extent of moth damage, provide an estimate for rug repairs if needed, clean and protect your treasured rug from further moth damage.

For moth damaged area rug repair, choose Northwest Washington's top area rug professionals at Steam Sweepers Rug Cleaning. Our Immersion rug cleaning & repair services are available in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Stanwood, Oak Harbor, and throughout our service area.

Call 360-762-3020 to schedule a pick-up and delivery to have your area rug cleaned, treated, and protected. If you suspect an infestation, ask about our moth-damaged area rug repair and prevention solutions.

Rug Moth Damage Occurs

Why Rug Moth Damage Occurs

We find signs of minor to moderate moth damage on over half of the wool area rugs that come into our Oriental rug wash plant for rug cleaning. We see major moth damage with rugs stored for long periods of time without proper protection and wrapping. Improper storage can destroy wool rugs whether from insects, pests, mold, or carpet moths. Rugs that have animal contamination such as dander or pet urine are magnets for momma moths to lay her eggs.

Where do carpet moths lay their eggs?

  • Wool rugs that are stored in dark areas.
  • Rugs with little human traffic.
  • Homes with pets.

Most common areas where customers experience damage from moths are:

  • Large rugs with sofas, beds or tables placed over them. It’s dark with no human traffic. These rugs should defiantly be rotated once a year once.
  • Wool runners are typically placed in hallways where the foot traffic is down the center of the rug and it’s a darker space. The sides, or selvage of the rug are prime areas for moth infestation.
  • Rugs placed in rooms that are rarely used, such as guest rooms or formal dining rooms.
  • Any wool rug with animal urine.
  • Rugs that have been stored more than a couple months.

Significant damage can be avoided if area rugs are watched or inspected regularly for any signs of moth infestation or damage. Thorough cleaning, rotating the rug and frequent vacuuming will help control, or prevent moth-damaged area rugs.

Moth Damage Warning Signs

Moth Damage Warning Signs

Moths are small and sneaky, so seeing them or catching them in the act of laying eggs is rare. Typically, if you spot a rug in your home, it’s highly likely you have a significant moth infestation. Keep your eyes open and look for these signs.

  • Missing or loose wool tufts especially along the sides of wool rugs
  • A loose sandy like substance, which is actually larva feces.
  • Larva casing, they resemble the shape of a grain of rice. Many times, these casing are the same color as the rugs wool tufts that the larva consumes. Hard to spot unless on hands and knees.

Trust Steam Sweepers For Moth Damaged Rug Repair in Northwest Washington

For assistance with moth-damaged area rugs, we are your experienced solution for professional repair. Call Steam Sweepers at 360-762-3020 or contact us online to arrange a consultation. Additional services include rug repair, rug cleaning, pet odor removal, and many more.

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Camano Island, WA

Tracy is a returning customer! Most recently, Tracy brought in a beautiful Indo Bidjar Rug. These rugs are hand-knotted in India and as you can see from the picture, add a lot of color to a home. Our cold water immersion washing process is the only w...

Oak Harbor, WA

April was a first time customer! She brought two hand knotted rugs to our facility that were in need of washing. Both of them washed up great! Pictured, you will see one of them hanging up to dry before April stops by to pick it up.

Point Roberts, WA

Maureen is a returning customer! This time around she brought us two Navajo rugs to be washed, repaired, and treated with our moth prevention treatment. Both rugs washed up great and our moth prevention will protect Maureen's rugs until the next wash...

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Custer, WA

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The staff was kind and courteous, and the hand-tied rug I brought in was cleaned carefully. Very pleased. Will return with more business.

Edmonds, WA

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I received friendly assistance. The staff was knowledgeable about my carpet, was 100% behind their service and returned a carefully treated and fully cleaned carpet to me. I am 100% pleased and satisfied.

Bellingham, WA

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Happy to discover Steam Sweepers to clean a silk rug. They helped me answer some questions I had about the rug and suggested steps to stop some fraying. Thank-you.

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Steam Sweepers provides extensive area rug restoration against moths or other rug pest damage for homes or businesses in Bellingham & Mount Vernon, WA.

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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

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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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