Antique Rug Cleaning in Oklahoma City, OK.
Rare antique rug expertise across the OKC metro — conservative, documented cleaning since 1881.
Cleaning antique 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.
Genuine antique rug specialists are rare in Oklahoma City — most local rug cleaning operates with equipment designed for new synthetic rugs, which is exactly the wrong approach for antique pieces. Antique foundations are weakened, dyes are often fugitive, and aggressive cleaning permanently reduces a rug's value. Fred Remmers has been cleaning antique rugs since 1881 — meaning the firm is older than many of the pieces it works on. Free pick-up across the entire OKC metro, with conservative methods throughout.
Antique rugs — typically 80 years and older — require fundamentally conservative cleaning methods. Aggressive chemistry strips natural dyes, hot water damages weakened foundations, and excessive agitation breaks aged fibers. Our antique approach is the most cautious we offer: cool water, low-pH chemistry, dye testing on every color, and documented before-and-after photography for each piece. The goal is to remove soil without compromising the rug's antique character or structural integrity.
Free pick-up across the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Most rugs are returned within 7 days from pick-up. We provide a written estimate before any work begins.
Conservative methods for every antique tradition.
Antique cleaning differs by weaving tradition. Each requires its own conservative approach.
Antique Persian
Tabriz, Kashan, Isfahan, Heriz, Qom — antique pieces 80+ years old often have weakened foundations and fugitive natural dyes.
Antique Turkish
Hereke, Ushak, Konya — robust construction but antique dyes (madder reds, indigo blues) can be fugitive.
Antique Caucasian
Kazak, Shirvan, Kuba, Karabagh — bold geometric pieces often with vegetable dyes that need careful handling.
Antique Indian
Mughal Agra, antique Jaipur — fine handspun wool, often natural dyes, require conservative immersion methods.
Antique Chinese
Antique Peking and Ningxia — silk highlights are common, requiring silk-specific cleaning approach.
Antique American
Hand-hooked, hand-braided pieces from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Surface cleaning methods preserve original character.
Free pick-up across Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.
- Oklahoma City
- Edmond
- Norman
- Moore
- Yukon
- Mustang
- Bethany
- Midwest City
- Choctaw
- Nichols Hills
- The Village
- Warr Acres
- Del City
- Spencer
- Harrah
- Newcastle
- Piedmont
- Tuttle
- Blanchard
- Noble
- Nicoma Park
- Forest Park
- Lake Aluma
- Smith Village
- Valley Brook
- Britton
- Woodlawn Park
- Lillard Park
- Arcadia
- Jones
- Luther
- Wellston
- Guthrie
- Crescent
- Cashion
- Okarche
- El Reno
- Union City
- Minco
- Pocasset
- Goldsby
- Cole
- Slaughterville
- Little Axe
- Lexington
- Purcell
- Wheatland
- McLoud
- Dale
- Shawnee
- Tecumseh
Common questions about antique rug cleaning in Oklahoma City.
Where in OKC do you offer antique rug pick-up?
Free pick-up throughout the OKC metro: Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon, Mustang, Bethany, Nichols Hills, Midwest City, Choctaw, and surrounding communities.
What counts as an antique rug?
Most experts use 80 to 100 years as the boundary for 'antique.' Pieces 50–80 years old are typically called 'semi-antique,' and pieces 100+ years are sometimes called 'museum-quality.'
Why send my antique rug out instead of using a local OKC cleaner?
Most OKC carpet and area rug cleaners use methods designed for modern synthetic rugs. Antique cleaning requires conservative chemistry, dye testing, controlled drying, and documented methodology — none of which local equipment delivers.
Will cleaning damage my antique rug?
Properly performed conservative cleaning will not damage an antique rug. Damage scenarios — color run, fiber loss, foundation cracking — happen when antiques are cleaned with methods designed for newer pieces.
Do you provide before-and-after documentation?
Yes — standard for all antique cleaning. We document the rug before work begins, photograph any pre-existing damage, and photograph again after delivery.
Available across five metros.
Free pick-up and delivery in every city we serve. Tap a city for local details and your nearest phone number.