Rug Cleaning Missoula, MT
Rug cleaning Missoula homeowners trust isn’t the same job as cleaning wall-to-wall carpet. Wool, oriental, and antique rugs do best with a full submersion wash.
Why Rugs Need a Different Kind of Clean
A rug can be picked up, moved, and cleaned on its own, which means it can get a deeper clean than any in-place method allows. Wool, oriental, and antique rugs in particular do best with a full submersion wash rather than the hot water extraction used on carpet.
Hand-inspecting a rug before submersion wash
Our Rug Cleaning Process
- Dry soil removal — loose dirt and grit removed before any water touches the rug
- Inspection — checking fiber type, dye stability, and any existing damage
- Submersion wash — for wool, silk, and other natural fibers, fully bathed in a cool, neutral pH solution
- Thorough rinse — until the water runs clear
- Controlled drying — flat, in a climate-controlled space
- Grooming and final inspection — pile groomed back into place before the rug goes home
What Types of Rugs Can We Clean?
We clean wool, oriental, Persian, hand-knotted, and synthetic area rugs, each with a method suited to its material.
This covers rugs that can be picked up and moved, not wall-to-wall wool carpet. If you have wool carpet installed floor to floor, see our Wool Carpet Cleaning page instead.
Antique & Heirloom Rug Cleaning
Some of the most meaningful cleaning requests we get in Missoula involve rugs that can’t be replaced: a hand-woven Native American rug passed down through a family, a decades-old wool blanket, or an oriental rug bought generations ago. For antique and heirloom pieces, we inspect the weave and dye before cleaning and handle the piece by hand from start to finish.
How Does Rug Pickup and Drop-Off Work?
Most rug cleaning happens off-site, at a dedicated space set up for a proper submersion wash. You can schedule a pickup, or drop your rug off directly, whichever is easier for you.
How Much Does Rug Cleaning Cost?
Professional rug cleaning typically runs $2 to $8 per square foot depending on the method and material.
How Long Does Rug Cleaning Take?
Most rug cleaning takes anywhere from a few days up to about two weeks, depending on the rug’s size, material, and how full our schedule is. Hand-washed wool and antique rugs take longer because of extra drying time needed to protect the fibers.
How Often Should Rugs Be Professionally Cleaned?
Most rugs do well with professional cleaning every 1 to 3 years. Rugs in high-traffic areas, like an entryway, often need it closer to every 12 to 18 months.
Is Rug Cleaning Different From Carpet Cleaning?
Yes. Rugs are cleaned off-site with a full submersion wash. Wall-to-wall carpet is cleaned in your home with hot water extraction instead. See our Carpet Cleaning page for how that process works.
Serving Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley
We clean rugs for homes and businesses across the Missoula valley, plus these nearby Bitterroot Valley towns:
What Our Customers Are Saying
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“Had an area rug that was looking pretty worn and dirty, so I decided to have it professionally cleaned. It came back looking a lot better than I expected.”
— Hannah, Missoula, MT
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you clean a very old or fragile rug?
Yes, though we inspect it first. Some antique rugs need a gentler hand-wash approach, and in rare cases a rug may be too fragile for a full wash, in which case we’ll tell you honestly.
Will my rug shrink or lose color?
Not when cleaned correctly. We test dye stability before washing and use cool water and neutral pH solutions on natural fibers.
Do you clean synthetic rugs the same way as wool?
No. Synthetic rugs can generally handle a faster dry-cleaning or steam method, while wool and silk need the gentler submersion hand-wash.
What if my rug has pet odor or stains?
We treat those before the main wash, since odor and staining often need a different pretreatment.
Do you offer pickup, or do I need to drop it off?
Both, depending on what works for your schedule.
Get Your Free Rug Cleaning Quote
Whether it’s an everyday area rug or a piece that’s been in your family for generations, get a free quote before you decide anything.