Area Rug Cleaning in Memphis, TN.
Professional area rug cleaning across the Mid-South — every construction, free pick-up.
Cleaning area rugs continuously since 1881.
Same family, same standards, four generations of craft.
Listed by the Oriental Rug Buyers Guide as one of the country's top rug cleaners.
Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, Memphis chapter.
"Area rug" covers everything that sits loose on a Memphis floor — from inherited antique Persians to brand-new synthetic accent rugs. Each construction has different cleaning requirements, but they share one thing: carpet-cleaning equipment is the wrong tool for any of them. Carpet equipment is designed for fastened wall-to-wall carpet, not loose area rugs. Off-site, hand-finished cleaning is the appropriate approach, and we have been doing it for Memphis-area clients since 1881.
"Area rug" is the catch-all term for any rug that sits loose on a floor. The category covers an enormous range of constructions — hand-knotted, hand-tufted, machine-made, flat-weave, hooked, braided, natural-fiber. Each requires construction-specific cleaning. Carpet cleaning equipment is designed for fastened wall-to-wall carpet and is genuinely the wrong tool for any loose area rug. We use off-site, hand-finished methods refined for area rugs specifically.
Free pick-up across West Tennessee, Northwest Mississippi, and East Arkansas. Most rugs are returned within 7 days from pick-up. We provide a written estimate before any work begins.
Cleaning methods for every area rug type.
The right method depends on construction. Here's how we approach the most common types.
Hand-knotted oriental
Persian, Turkish, Indian, Tibetan, Chinese. Conservative chemistry, dye testing first.
Hand-tufted wool
Wool pile bonded to backing — common in modern designer rugs. Cleaning method protects latex backing.
Machine-made wool
Karastan, Couristan, similar — robust construction, generally tolerates standard rug cleaning well.
Synthetic (polypropylene, nylon)
Common in indoor-outdoor and budget area rugs. Color-fast and durable. Wash methods can be more aggressive.
Flat-weave (kilim, dhurrie)
No pile — wool, cotton, or jute woven flat. Cool wash, never hot. Cotton dhurries especially can shrink.
Natural fiber (jute, sisal)
Generally surface-clean only. Cannot tolerate full immersion. Specialized dry methods lift soil without saturating.
Free pick-up across Memphis and surrounding areas.
- Memphis
- Germantown
- Collierville
- Cordova
- Bartlett
- Millington
- Arlington
- Lakeland
- Eads
- Ellendale
- Brunswick
- Munford
- Atoka
- Drummonds
- Rossville
- Oakland
- Mason
- Brighton
- Southaven
- Olive Branch
- Horn Lake
- Hernando
- Walls
- Nesbit
- Lake Cormorant
- Coldwater
- Byhalia
- Holly Springs
- Red Banks
- West Memphis
- Marion
- Crawfordsville
- Earle
- Edmondson
- Heth
- Hughes
- Joiner
- Marked Tree
- Tyronza
- Turrell
Common questions about area rug cleaning in Memphis.
Where in Memphis do you offer area rug pick-up?
Free pick-up across Memphis, Germantown, Cordova, Collierville, Bartlett, Olive Branch, Southaven, and the wider Mid-South.
What is an area rug?
Area rug is the catch-all term for any rug that sits loose on a floor — as opposed to wall-to-wall carpet. The category covers everything from a small synthetic accent rug to a hand-knotted Persian heirloom.
Will my Memphis carpet cleaner do area rug cleaning?
Most carpet cleaners use equipment that is genuinely the wrong tool for area rugs. The result is acceptable on synthetics but damaging on wool, silk, or hand-knotted construction. Off-site specialist cleaning is the right approach for any quality area rug.
Why send an area rug out for cleaning?
Carpet cleaning equipment is designed for fastened wall-to-wall carpet, not loose area rugs. The wrong equipment can cause color run, fiber damage, foundation cracking, and shrinkage.
How often should I have my area rug cleaned?
Most homes benefit from professional cleaning every 2 to 4 years for everyday rugs, and every 3 to 5 years for hand-knotted oriental rugs. We can give you a recommendation specific to your rug.
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