Silk Rug Cleaning in Oklahoma City, OK.
Rare silk rug specialist work in OKC — cool-water methods for Hereke, Qom, and fine Tabriz silk.
Cleaning silk 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.
Silk rug specialists are essentially unavailable in Oklahoma. Most local rug cleaners decline silk work entirely, and those who don't typically use methods designed for synthetic or wool rugs — methods that permanently damage silk fiber. OKC silk rug owners often have to ship pieces to coastal cities for proper cleaning. Fred Remmers offers specialist silk work to OKC clients with free metro-wide pick-up, cool-water and low-pH methods, and controlled drying that protects silk's characteristic luster.
Silk is the most demanding fiber in the rug world. Hand-spun, naturally lustrous, capable of holding two to three times the knot density of wool — and structurally weaker when wet. Standard rug-cleaning methods on a silk Hereke or Qom permanently dull the sheen, can cause irreversible color bleeding, and weaken silk fibers. Our silk method is fundamentally different: cool water (never hot), low-pH chemistry (never alkaline), shortened wash cycles, gentle hand agitation, and controlled-humidity drying.
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.
Specialist methods for every silk tradition.
Each silk tradition has specific requirements. We adapt the method for each.
Hereke (Turkish)
The most prestigious Turkish silk tradition. Often 600–1,200 knots per square inch on silk foundation. The most conservative cleaning approach we offer.
Qom (Iranian)
Full-silk Iranian masterworks, often museum-quality. Fine knot density and sensitive dyes require the most demanding cleaning approach.
Tabriz silk
Some of the finest pieces from Tabriz are full-silk or silk-on-silk construction. Standard Tabriz methods are too aggressive for silk.
Kashmir silk
Fine silk on cotton foundation, often modern (post-1950) Indian production. Requires silk-specific cleaning approach.
Silk-highlighted oriental
Many fine Persians, Turks, and Indians use silk highlights in an otherwise wool rug. Silk areas treated with silk-specific care.
Art silk (viscose/bamboo)
Sold as silk but actually cellulose fiber. Cannot be wet-cleaned without damage. We identify correctly and recommend dry methods only.
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 silk rug cleaning in Oklahoma City.
Where in OKC do you offer silk 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. Specialist handling for silk.
Why does silk rug cleaning need specialized methods?
Silk fibers are protein-based and weakened by hot water, alkaline chemistry, and aggressive agitation — all routine in standard rug cleaning. Improper cleaning permanently dulls silk's characteristic luster.
Why send a silk rug out of OKC for cleaning?
Because specialist silk cleaning isn't available locally. Silk requires cool-water, low-pH methods that local OKC equipment cannot deliver. The risk of permanent fiber and luster damage from improper cleaning vastly outweighs the cost of off-site specialist work.
How do I know if my rug is silk or art silk?
True silk has a soft, cool feel and distinctive luster that shifts with light angle. Art silk (viscose, bamboo silk) is cellulose fiber that mimics silk's appearance but behaves very differently when wet. We identify non-destructively during inspection.
Will cleaning damage the silk sheen?
Properly performed silk cleaning will not damage the sheen — in fact, it usually restores brilliance that has dulled from accumulated soil. Sheen damage happens only with hot water, high-pH chemistry, or aggressive agitation — none of which we use on silk.
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.