Oriental rug wash operating throughout the UK, offering a range of services including hand-washing, dry cleaning, and repair all type of rug . our professional staff use a variety of classic and modern cleaning agents and technologies to ensure that rugs are thoroughly cleaned and restored to their original condition.

The deep cleaning method we use is known as a ‘Persian Wash’, which is a full water immersion system used in the native rug weaving nations. Our process of specialist cleaning involves the following steps: Dust Removal Stage The rug is placed in a large tumbling machine to gently massage dust, grit, pet hair, moth and insect eggs out of the pile. Stain Treatment Stage Any stains are treated to aid in removal. If they are recent they will generally be removed altogether, else the appearance may be reduced. We frequently remove stains caused by red wine, animal urine, tea and coffee. Rug Washing Stage The rug is submerged in our Persian bath and thoroughly scrubbed front and back several times with specialist shampoo and conditioner. Water Removal Stage Most of the water is removed in one of our three centrifuges, each specially designed for different types of rugs of all sizes. Rug Drying Stage The rest of the drying process takes place in our humidity controlled drying room.

History

Rug washing has been a common practice in the United Kingdom for many centuries. Historically, rugs were washed by hand using natural cleaning agents such as soapwort and horsetail, and then hung outside to dry in the sun and wind. This process was time-consuming and labor-intensive, and only the wealthiest families could afford to have their rugs cleaned in this way.

In the 19th century, the invention of mechanical washing machines revolutionized the rug washing industry. However, it was not until the early 20th century that professional rug cleaning services began to emerge in the UK.

During the mid-20th century, the use of synthetic detergents became more widespread, and professional rug cleaning companies began to incorporate these products into their cleaning processes. In the 1960s, the carpet cleaning industry experienced another major innovation with the introduction of steam cleaning machines. These machines used hot water and steam to penetrate deep into the fibbers of rugs and carpets, removing dirt and stains more effectively than ever before.