Cleaning Process

In-Plant Rug Cleaning is recommended for Oriental Rugs and loose woven rugs. They should not be cleaned on location like wall to wall carpet. FIRST IMPRESSIONS cares for the finest to the most basic rugs from around the world.

We will pick your rug up and bring it to our special cleaning plant where it will receive our very thorough 8 Step Cleaning System to get maximum soil and spot removal. Having your rug cleaned in our plant allows us to give it several treatments for a more thorough cleaning, controlled drying, and the use of various tools that are not available on location

Our 8 Step Cleaning System

 Step 1

PRE-INSPECTION
We will determine as much as we possibly can about the type of oriental rug and inherent qualities that may affect cleaning. We will outline the expected results and cleaning “prescription”.

Step 2

DRY SOIL REMOVAL
We use the only true dusting machine for fine area rugs in Florida. The Rug Badger gently but thoroughly shakes your rug over a grating system to remove harmful sand dust & dirt that can damage your rugs fibers. Then we vacuum the front to remove any final dirt. Then your rug is ready for cleaning. gs.

Step 3

PRE-SPOT AND FRINGE PREPARATION
Any potentially difficult spots will be pre-treated with special solutions to increase chances of removal. The fringe is also pre-treated for maximum soil removal.

Step 4

SHAMPOO
Most rugs are cleaned with an Oriental Rug Shampoo that is especially designed to get maximum cleaning while protecting sensitive natural fibers

Step 5

WASH & RINSE
Depending on the type of rug it will be washed and rinsed on both sides in a wash pit designed especially for Oriental Rugs

Step 6

DRYING
Once the soil is rinsed away, the rug is dried flat or hung to dry in a controlled environment. Proper drying is essential to avoid unnatural shrinkage.

Step 7

FINISHING
When the oriental rug is dry, it is combed and finished with soft groomers made for specialty rugs.

Step 8

POST INSPECTION AND DELIVERY
Our cleaning specialist will give the oriental rug a final inspection and release it for pick up or delivery. Upon delivery, we will lay the rug for you.