Area Rug Cleaning

 In-Plant Rug Cleaning is recommended for Oriental Rugs and loose woven rugs. They should not be cleaned on location like wall to wall carpet. Uniclean cares for the finest to the most basic rugs from around the world. We will pick your rug up and bring it to our special cleaning plant where it will receive our very thorough Nine Step Cleaning System to get maximum soil and spot removal. Having your rug cleaned in our plant allows us to give it several treatments for a more thorough cleaning, controlled drying, and the use of various tools that are not available on location.

Step 2: Dry Soil Removal Woven rugs, especially hand knotted rugs are designed to hide dry soil. A few years ago, the Eureka company did a study and found that a 9 x 12 could hide 87 pounds of dirt! WOW! We use a variety of techniques to “dust” the rugs from the front and back. A machine called a pile lifter, special vacuum attachments and any many other methods are implemented. This is the most important step in cleaning any textile.

Step 3: Pre-Condition Depending on fiber content and soiling type, the rug will be pre-treated to emulsify the soils.

	Step 4: Pre-Spot and Fringe Preparation Any potentially difficult spots will be pre-treated with special solutions to increase chances of removal. The fringe is also pre-treated for maximum soil removal.

Step 5: Shampoo Depending on fiber content and soiling type, the rug will be pre-treated to emulsify the soils. Most rugs are cleaned with an Oriental Rug Shampoo that is especially designed to get maximum cleaning while protecting sensitive natural fibers.

	Step 7: Speed Dry Once the soil is rinsed away, the rug is dried flat or hung to dry in a controlled environment. Proper drying is essential to avoid unnatural shrinkage.

Step 8: Finishing When the rug is dry, it is combed and finished with soft groomers made for specialty rugs.

	Step 9: Post Inspection and Delivery Our cleaning specialist will give the rug a final inspection and release it for pick up or delivery. Your rug will be wrapped in brown craft paper to protect it from dust and environmental soils until it is picked up or delivered. Upon delivery, we will lay the rug for you.

Restorations and repair service

Re-fringe: The fringe is hand sewn and there are many different type to choose from, so it looks original and matching.

Binding: it stops the rug from unraveling and fraying.

Overcasting: The side finish on rugs may detach from the rug, wear down from traffic, get chewed off by pets.

Serging: for finish off certain type of rugs the yarn is serge around the border which gives the rug a finished look and stops from unraveling.

Lock-stitching: Stops rugs from unraveling which can cause major damages and lower the value of antique rugs. A neatly, and nearly invisible stitch is sewn back and forth from end to end. Appraisals. Trade Ins, welcome.

The Annapolis, Maryland area includes the following zip codes: 21401, 21402, 21403, 21404, 21405, 21409, 21411, 21412