Rug washing

Rug washing is a full wet clean by a professional, which removes dirt that has become embedded in the pile. The British Antique Dealers' Association suggests professional cleaning every three to five years for antique rugs. Steam cleaning and carpet shampoos, made for machine-made carpet, do not suit hand-knotted rugs, and wet cleaning cannot be undone, so whether a rug can be washed depends on its condition and dyes.

Also rug cleaning · professional wash · carpet washing · wet cleaning

See also Washed, Colour run, Moth damage

Last reviewed November 2026