Method matched to the rug
Synthetic and natural fibre rugs are treated differently.
From £20
Rug cleaning
Rugs sit in the busiest parts of the home. We check the fibre first, then clean them in a way that suits it.
- Living room and hallway rugs
- Children's play rugs
- Homes with pets
Rugs cleaned to suit the fibre
A machine-made synthetic rug and a hand-knotted wool rug need very different approaches. We check the fibre, backing and dyes before cleaning, then choose the method and products accordingly. Fringes and edges are cleaned carefully, and the rug is groomed and left to dry flat.
Rugs pick up grit, spills and pet hair quickly, especially in living rooms and children's rooms. A professional clean lifts out the embedded dirt and refreshes the colours, without the risk of shrinking or bleeding that comes with the wrong method.
Rugs are usually cleaned on the same visit as carpets or sofas, and pet odour treatment can be added. If a rug needs specialist off-site cleaning, we'll tell you before booking.
Why book rug cleaning
Cleaned in your home
Most rugs are cleaned on site, so there's no collection.
Combine with carpets
Rugs can be cleaned on the same visit as your carpets.
What's included
What rug cleaning covers
Your quote confirms the exact list for your property. Anything under add-ons is priced separately.
Included
- Fibre, backing and colour check before cleaning
- Dry soil removed first
- Cleaning method matched to the rug
- Fringes and edges cleaned by hand
- Pile groomed and drying advice given
Add-ons
- Stain treatment
- Pet odour treatment
- Carpet cleaning in the same room
- Sofa cleaning on the same visit
Checklist
Assessment
- Fibre, backing and dyes checked
- Colour fastness tested
Checklist
Cleaning
- Dry soil removed
- Cleaned with a method suited to the rug
- Fringes and edges cleaned by hand
Checklist
Finishing
- Pile groomed
- Left to dry flat
- Optional stain and pet odour treatment
How it works
What happens on the day
- 1
Tell us about the rug
Size, material if known, and a photo of the label or pile.
- 2
Written quote
Priced by size and confirmed before booking.
- 3
Dry soil removal and clean
Grit removed first, then cleaned to suit the fibre.
- 4
Groom and dry
The pile is groomed and the rug left to dry flat.
Prices
Rug cleaning prices
Rug cleaning starts at £20 per rug. Size, material and condition set the final price.
What affects the price
- Rug size
- Number of rugs
- Rug material
- Marks and condition
Before we arrive
- Vacuum the rug if you can
- Move furniture off the rug where possible
- Tell us the material if you know it
- Mention pets or odour problems
Being honest about results
- Some antique, silk or hand-dyed rugs need specialist off-site cleaning; we'll tell you if so.
- Colour bleed risk is checked before cleaning.
- Drying time depends on the rug's thickness.
Our work
Photos from recent jobs
Before and after
Play rug, before and after
In progress
Cleaned on site
Result
Groomed finish
Questions
Rug cleaning questions
How much is rug cleaning?
Rug cleaning starts at £20 per rug, depending on size and material.
Do you clean rugs in my home?
Yes. Most rugs are cleaned on site.
Can you clean wool rugs?
Often, yes. We check the fibre and dyes first and tell you if a rug needs specialist cleaning.
Often booked together
Carpet cleaning
Room-by-room carpet cleaning for traffic lanes, spills, stairs and landings.
About carpet cleaningUpholstery and sofa cleaning
Fabric sofas, chairs and cushions cleaned for marks, odours and everyday soiling.
About sofa cleaningMattress cleaning
Mattresses cleaned and freshened for dust, marks and odours.
About mattress cleaningEnd of tenancy cleaning
Move-out cleaning room by room, with carpet and oven cleaning available on the same visit.
About end of tenancyBefore you book
Everything you might want to check first
Prices, checklists and answers to the usual questions, all in one place.
Price guide
Starting prices for every service, plus the package table for tenancy and deep cleans by bedrooms and bathrooms.
See the price guideWhat's on the checklist
Room-by-room lists of what each clean covers, so you can spot anything you need to add before you ask for a quote.
Open the checklistsQuestions people ask
Drying times, stains, deposits, access, parking and how the final price is worked out.
Read the FAQsOur promise
What we agree to before the visit, and what happens if something on the agreed list has been missed.
Read our promiseWhere we work
East London, Essex and Hertfordshire, town by town. Not sure about your postcode? Ask anyway.
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Send a booking requestAbout FrescoClean
How we work, who comes to your door, and why we ask so many questions before we quote.
About usTalk to us
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Contact usGet a quote for rug cleaning
Tell us about the property and anything you'd like added, and we'll send a written quote.