Our Rug Cleaning Process for Customers in Mount Vernon, WA

Our rug cleaning process is an art/craft process using traditional Middle Eastern cold-water immersion process. A gentle rug cleaning process has been used for centuries and to this day is available, for our clients in Mount Vernon.

Inspection & Pickup: Either during the pickup or at our washing facility owner Bryan Thomas evaluates the rug’s condition and our highly trained rug techs follow-up.

Follow-Up Inspection: Identify cleaning your rugs composition: What type of dyes were used? Vegetable dyes, synthetic dyes, acid dyes. What material was used to weave the rug? Wool, silk, cotton, linen, camel hair, horsehair, viscose or a synthetic fiber such as polypropylene.

Dusting: All rugs are dusted before they are washed. After we have examined a rugs composition we evaluated the rugs stability and general condition. Most rugs are dusted using our Big Blue Tumble Duster and vintage rugs , fragile rugs and most flat weave rug are hand dusted with portable dusting equipment.

Clean, Wash & Rinse: Over 80% of the fine rugs that come to us are Cold-Water Immersion washed. It takes an expert’s eye and knowledge know 100% of the time the rugs that cannot be immersed. Many but not all Afghan rugs, Moroccan rugs, Navajo and other non-colorfast rug will not be immersed. Will over 60 years of cumulative experience know the and understand this specialized industry of rug washing.

Combing & Brushing: Ater the rug has been washed and completely rinsed of soiling and residues we groom the fibers to lay with the piles nap just as it was woven. This is no different than what we do after washing our hair. Can you imagine not grooming after a shower? Lol! We all have.

Fiber Protector: Based on your rugs needs we can provide moth prevention and stain protection. Older rugs can lose the natural lanolin that provides spill protection and moth infestations can destroys wool rugs.

Drying: In a controlled environment with heat, dehumidification and air movement rugs are dry 24 hours after full immersion.

Fringe Grooming: After ensuring every cleaning step we will deliver your rug at your place. Now, you are ready to enjoy a fresh rug.

Vacuuming post Tumble & Final Inspection: The last step is another trip to our Big Blue Tumbler; this softens the freshly cleaned fibers and then we surface vacuum prior to delivery.

Delivery: All rugs are inspected to high standards before leaving our possession for delivery or customer pickups.

Our Rug Cleaning Method in Mount Vernon

Do not allow a carpet cleaning company to use surafce rug cleaning method process for your fine area rugs. The residues left behind can fade or dull the colors permanently. Our cold-water immersion washing process removes soils, stains, insects, moth larva while enhancing and preserving the original beauty of your rugs.

We have gathered earned wisdom over the last 30 years with the centuries-old practice of hand washing fine rugs in cold water. Hand Knotted rugs can retain beauty and valued for generations if rotated in the home regularly and washed every 2 to 5 years professionally.

Moth Damaged Rug Repair

Keeping your rug safe from moth damage is important if your rug is made of organic materials such as wool or silk. Should you have a moth infestation, do not throw away your rug. It can be salvaged and repaired by our talented technicians and staff.

Most moth damage occurs during improper storage, rugs that have furniture over them and are not rotated annually or rugs placed in areas of little foot traffic. We have products to prevent moth damage and we have a weaver that can provide repairs.

Why Choose Steam Sweepers Rug Cleaning in Northwestern Washington?

• Locally Owned & Operated
• Over 50,000+ Rugs Cleaned
• 25+ Years in Business
• Climate-Controlled Rug Drying Facility
• 2nd Generation Rug Specialists
• 60 years cumulative experience
• Cold-Water Immersion Cleaning
• Pick-Up & Drop-Off Services
• Wool-safe approved Rug Specialists

Rely On Us for Immersion Washing in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Burlington

When you have rugs that require immersion washing services to rejuvenate beauty and luster in Mount Vernon, Bellingham, Burlington or the San Jaun Islands, our crews at Steam Sweepers Rug Cleaning are the solution. Call us at 360-762-3020 or click here to schedule our pickup services in our little corner of Northwestern Washington. We also provide services for rug repair

, pet stains, and more.