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Oriental Rug Cleaning in London, Ontario

Between pickup and delivery, an Oriental rug cleaned by Rug District in London is tagged, inspected, dye tested, dusted dry, hand washed in cool water, rinsed until the water runs clear, and dried in controlled moving air. The full journey takes one to two weeks, and the method has not changed since 1959. Pickup and delivery across London is free.

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When your Oriental rug leaves your London home on our truck, it disappears from view for a week or two. Most companies leave it at that. We would rather you know exactly what happens in between, because an owner who understands the process can spot a bad cleaner from a mile away.

Rug District has hand washed Oriental rugs since 1959. Here is the journey your rug takes, door to door.

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The Journey Your Oriental Rug Takes

It starts at your door. Our team rolls the rug, pile inward, and tags it with your name and file number. That tag follows the rug through every stage, so it is never mixed up with another piece.

First stop: the inspection table. At our cleaning facility, the rug is unrolled under good light. We note its knots, dyes, fringe, and any wear or old repairs, then test every colour for stability. Nothing gets wet until we know how this particular rug will behave.

Then the dusting room. Before water, the rug is dusted to shake out the dry grit packed against the foundation. This stage exists because wet grit turns to mud inside the pile. Remove it dry, and the wash that follows actually cleans instead of smearing.

The wash floor. Now the hand wash itself: cool water, a pH-balanced cleaner chosen for the rug's fibre and dyes, and hands working the pile in the direction of the nap. No steam, no rotary machine. Then a long rinse, repeated until the water runs clear, because cleaner left behind attracts new dirt.

The drying room. Water is extracted, and the rug dries in controlled, moving air. Rushed drying shrinks a rug; sitting damp breeds mildew. This stage is why cleaning takes days, not hours.

Finishing, then homeward. Fringes are cleaned and combed, the pile is groomed, and the rug is checked against its intake notes. Only then is it rolled, wrapped, and driven home, whether that is Old North, Masonville, or Stoneybrook.

Why We Tell You All This

Because the difference between rug specialists and carpet cleaners is invisible unless someone shows you. A van that "does rugs too" skips the dusting, the dye test, and the controlled drying, and the damage from those shortcuts appears months later. When you know the stages, you can ask any cleaner about them, and we are always happy to answer. Our rug repair craftspeople can also quote any fixes while the rug is with us.

The Cost of Oriental Rug Cleaning in London

Pricing follows size, fibre, and condition. The full journey above is included for every rug. See our rug cleaning prices page for current rates. Pickup and delivery in London are always free.

Serving Old North, Masonville, and Stoneybrook

Free pickup and delivery covers all of London, including Old North, Masonville, and Stoneybrook. This page is part of our full rug cleaning London service. You can also read about our province-wide Oriental rug cleaning service, or see our Persian rug cleaning London and area rug cleaning London pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I see what happens to my Oriental rug during cleaning? Yes. Ask when you book and we will walk you through each stage and note anything you want checked along the way.

2. How is my rug tracked while it is away? Every rug is tagged at pickup with your name and file number, and that tag stays with it through every stage.

3. Why does hand washing take longer than in-home carpet cleaning? Because dusting, dye testing, a full rinse, and slow controlled drying each take real time. In-home cleaning skips all four.

4. What if you find damage on my rug during cleaning? We stop and call you. Nothing is repaired without your say-so, and you get a clear quote first.

5. How is my Oriental rug protected during transport? It is rolled pile-inward, never folded, and wrapped for the drive. Folding can crease or crack a hand-knotted foundation.

Book Oriental Rug Cleaning in London

Rug District has hand washed Oriental rugs since 1959, and we are glad to show you every step. Free pickup and delivery across London.

Call 519-200-1168 | Email info@rugdistrict.com

Free estimates. Free pickup and delivery in London and area.