But you are worried. You ask yourself, “Will it get damaged? Will they get it really clean? How do I know who to trust?” These are all very valid concerns because there are some firms that simply don’t understand how the yarn is woven or how the dyes in the fibers react to different cleaning methods.

But locating a good Oriental and area rug cleaning company really isn’t that difficult. First, you should never trust your fine rug to a wall-to-wall carpet cleaner who may use harsh chemicals because these may cause damage or fading. And steam cleaning never gets out all the dirt that rests deep inside your rug. Sure, the surface may look clean but the dirt left behind can cause serious wear to the fibers of your rug over time.

You should look for a company that specializes in fine Oriental and area rug cleaning. You want a firm with a reputation for outstanding workmanship and that will guarantee their work. You especially want a company that will clean your rug themselves and not ship it off to someone else to do the job.

There is simply no substitute for in-plant cleaning of area rugs – Oriental or domestic. Here at Zakian, for example, all our work is done in our own facility where our automated system safely extracts more dirt and gets rugs cleaner than any other method. After your rug is thoroughly inspected, we gently wash and rinse both sides of your fine rug. Then it is hung in our heated drying room, groomed and returned to you smelling fresh and sparkling clean.

And getting your fine rug cleaned couldn’t be easier. At Zakian, for example, we include free pickup and free return delivery. Our drivers will come to your home, pickup your rug and bring it back to our Parkside Avenue plant where we will clean it carefully and completely before bringing it back to you. For a small additional charge we’ll even move your furniture and roll up your rug when we come to your home. The cleaning process takes about a week and only costs a remarkably low $2 per square foot for most rugs Plus, if you go to our website you can download a coupon for 10% off.

So relax. If you follow the guidelines I’ve explained here, your fine Oriental or area rug will look good as new again and your worry will turn to delight. Or, better yet, if you want the largest, most-trusted rug cleaner in the Philadelphia area call Zakian at 215-877-9000 and we’ll be right over.

Not in our pickup area? No problem. Zakian offers UPS pickup and delivery coast-to-coast. Call for details.

Give us your feedback. Let us know if you found this posting helpful and if there are any topics you’d like me to discuss in the future. I’m here to help. So, let me know what’s on your mind by clicking on the ‘Comments’ link at the top. – Bob Z