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Antique Rug Cleaning
Antique rugs have a story: whether you bought them recently or they are a family heirloom, they are a beloved relic of the past. Keeping them clean is essential to their longevity as dirt particles can cause wear and tear, which can lead to breakage. At PristineGreen, we specialize in antique rug cleaning in NYC.
Antique Rug Cleaning
Cleaning an antique rug requires special care, beyond what is necessary to clean any ordinary area rug. When rugs were made in the past, they used natural dyes and traditional dyeing methods. Because of this, it's important to know how to clean a rug that could bleed when wet, potentially spreading color in various unwanted sections, essentially ruining the rug. In addition, antique rugs, due to their age, are more fragile, worn, and prone to breakage. Therefore, in our antique rug cleaning service, we hand clean all the rugs to ensure no breakage. Whether you are planning on selling your antique rug or keeping it in the family, knowledgeable antique rug cleaning is essential to preserve your treasure.
Antique Carpet Restoration
Due to its antique or vintage nature, these rugs are often worn and require restoration. Antique rug restoration services include:
Color Restoration
When a rug’s original colors are faded due to sunlight exposure or bleeding from improper cleaning, we offer color restoration services. We painstakingly restore the color of the rug in all the appropriate sections of the rug, with matching original color, restoring your rug’s appearance. The apply the color and seal it in the fibers to ensure that it will survive future cleanings without bleeding.
Rug Reweaving
Sometimes antique rugs actually develop holes and cracks due to their age, constant wear and tear, or improper care. Our rug reweaving service repairs these holes with new, matching yarn, weaved in the same style as the rest of the antique rug, making the addition unnoticeable. Our rug reweaving services bring back to life an antique rug that you may have thought was lost
Rug Refringing
The fringes on an antique rug are often one of the first parts of it to wear away. Our rug refringing services tuck away the old fringes and sew on beautiful, clean ones, giving your antique rug a major facelift.
Antique Rug Cleaning in NYC
Need antique rug cleaning in your borough, like Manhattan or Queens.? We offer our antique rug cleaning service throughout NYC’s five boroughs. From vintage rugs to even antique Chinese Art Deco rugs, we clean and restore all types of antique rugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most frequently asked questions about Antique Rug Cleaning
Antique rugs require careful hand cleaning to avoid damage and color bleeding, considering their natural dyes and fragility.
Due to their age, use of natural dyes, and traditional manufacturing methods, antique rugs can easily suffer from color bleeding and fabric wear.
Color restoration revives a rug’s original hues, enhancing its appearance and value, especially after fading from sunlight or previous cleaning mishaps.
Rug reweaving repairs holes or cracks with matching yarn, restoring the rug’s integrity and appearance, ideal for rugs damaged by wear or neglect.
Rug refringing replaces worn or missing fringes, refreshing the rug's edges and overall look.
Regular cleaning removes dirt and dust mites, reduces allergens, and preserves the rug’s quality and longevity.
Cleaning frequency depends on the rug’s exposure to foot traffic and environmental factors, but generally, a professional assessment is advised.
Yes, incorrect cleaning methods can lead to permanent color bleeding, fabric weakening, and loss of the rug's historical value.
Professionals can determine the best cleaning and restoration methods to preserve the rug’s aesthetics and historical significance without causing harm.
