Can you put an area rug in the washing machine? Which rugs can go in, which ones it ruins, and what to do with the rest
Which area rugs are safe in a washer or laundromat machine, which ones shrink, bleed or fall apart, how to wash a washable rug, and when to send it out.
Gravy, grease or cranberry on the dining room rug? What to do the night of Thanksgiving, what sets the stain, and when to book a wash
How to get gravy, turkey grease, cranberry and coffee out of an area rug the same night, what heat and oxy sprays do to wool, and when a wash is worth it.
Bringing in the outdoor rug? How to clean it, dry it all the way and store it for winter, and when it's worth sending out
How to clean a polypropylene outdoor rug at home, handle leaf, mildew and grease stains, dry and store it for winter, and when a wash is worth it.
Rug pads: which kind for hardwood floors, the 80% rule in NYC apartments, and what to do with the pad when the rug is washed
Felt, rubber or PVC? Which rug pads are safe on hardwood, how to size one, the 80% rule in NYC leases, and what to do with the pad when the rug is washed.
Silk or viscose rug? Why water is the risk, what to do when something spills, and how to get it washed
Why viscose and real silk rugs react badly to water, how to blot a spill without brown rings or flat pile, where not to put them, and how washing works.
Candle wax on an area rug? How to get it out without melting it deeper, what to do about the color left behind, and when a wash helps
How to lift candle wax from an area rug with ice and low heat, when to skip the iron (synthetic, viscose, shag), what to do about colored wax, and what a wash costs.
Soot, ash or an ember burn on an area rug? What to do first, what makes it worse, and when a wash helps
How to get soot and fireplace ash off an area rug without smearing it, what to do about ember burns and smoke smell, and when a full wash is worth booking.
Why does your area rug smell musty? How to find the source, what to try at home, and when a basement rug needs a wash
Why an area rug smells musty with no leak: damp basement floors, old pads, pet urine, storage and latex backing. What to try at home and when a wash helps.
Is your area rug fading by the window? How to tell sun fade from dirt, what a wash can and can't bring back, and how to slow it down
How to tell sun fading from dirt on an area rug, what washing can and can't restore, look-alikes such as abrash and water rings, and how to slow fading.
Selling a house on Long Island? What to do with the area rugs before listing photos, showings and moving day
Which rugs to wash, pull or leave before listing photos, what to check on the floor underneath, pet smell, timing a wash around the sale, and storing rugs.
Is it a real Persian rug? How to read the label, the back and the name on the tag, and what it changes when the rug is washed
Persian, oriental or Persian-style? How to read the fiber label, why a Heriz or Kashan tag proves little, what the back shows, and how each type handles a wash.
Can you clean an oriental rug at home? What's safe between washes, what to skip, and when a Westchester house rug needs a full wash
How to vacuum a hand-knotted wool rug, the corner test for hidden grit, safe spot cleaning, why the driveway and hose is a bad idea, and fall care for Westchester homes.
Rug fringe unraveling or edges curling? What you can fix at home, what makes it worse, and when it needs a repair
How to tell cosmetic fringe wear from a rug that's losing rows, why sides wear through, how to flatten curling corners at home, and when to get a repair quote.
Why is my wool rug shedding? How long it lasts, how to vacuum it, and whether a wash helps
Why new wool rugs shed, why tufted rugs shed longer than hand-knotted ones, how to vacuum without making it worse, and what a wash can and can't fix.
Area rug soaked by a leak or radiator? How to dry it in the first 24 hours, what to do with the pad, and when to book a wash
What to do when a leak, burst hose or spitting radiator soaks an area rug: get it off the floor, dry it within 24 hours, and spot dye bleed and brown rings.
How often should you clean an area rug? A schedule by room, the signs it's due, and why the entry rug should wait until spring
A realistic wash schedule for entry, living room, dining and bedroom rugs, the corner test for hidden grit, what to do between washes, and how winter road salt changes the timing.
How long does rug cleaning take? What to expect from booking to return, and when to book before the holidays
Pickup within about 48 hours, back 7–10 business days later. What that means on a calendar, why a full wash isn't same-day, and the pickup dates to aim for before Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas.
Moths or carpet beetles in a wool rug: how to spot the damage, what to do this week, and when washing helps
How to tell clothes moth and carpet beetle damage apart, what to do in the first few days, what to skip, and what washing and repair can and can't fix.
Red wine on an area rug: what to blot with, what sets the stain, and how booking a wash works
Blotting order for a fresh red-wine spill, cleaners and heat to skip, what to put in the order notes, and Easy Rug Wash totals and timing for NYC-area pickup.
Dog or cat pee on an area rug: what to do in the first hour, what makes the smell worse, and how to book a wash
Blotting, pads, steam cleaners to avoid, what to write in the order notes, and how Easy Rug Wash prices and timing work when a rug has pet urine or odor.
Rug pickup and delivery: how to roll a rug, when to pay for furniture moving, and what to do when it comes back
How to roll a rug for pickup, when the $50 furniture-moving option is worth it, what to write in the order notes, and how to lay the rug back down on return.
Hand-knotted, hand-tufted or hooked? How to tell what kind of handmade rug you have before it's washed
Flip a corner, check the fringe, fold the pile: how to tell a hand-knotted rug from a tufted or hooked one, what each means for washing, and what it costs.
Polypropylene, nylon, polyester or viscose? How to tell what your synthetic rug is made of before you clean it
Read the tag, feel the pile, check the back: how to tell polypropylene, nylon, polyester and viscose rugs apart, what a wash can fix, and what cleaning costs.
How to measure a rug for cleaning, and why a 5 × 8 can cost less than a 5 × 7
Measure your rug in feet, skip the fringe, and see your total online. See real totals from 3 × 5 to 10 × 14 and why free pickup at $250 changes the math.