Rugs are everywhere in Fortitude Valley, from oversized rugs on polished concrete in warehouse apartments to runners on the timber floors of older cottages. They trap dust, crumbs, pet hair and spills just like carpet, but because they sit on hard floors, the cleaning has to protect what is underneath too. Rug cleaning can be booked on its own or added to a carpet clean, with the price based on the size and fibre of each rug.
The crew we book starts by checking the rug. They look at the fibre, test a corner for colour run and check for loose edges, worn patches or old repairs. Most wool, synthetic and cotton rugs are then cleaned in place using a gentle extraction method, with plastic sheeting laid underneath so concrete and timber floors stay dry. Fringes are cleaned by hand, and any marks are pre-treated first. Silk, viscose, jute and some handmade rugs react poorly to water, so mention those on the call and we will check whether the local team can take them on. Rugs with heavy furniture on them are cleaned around the legs unless the pieces can be lifted off first.
- Fibre and colour test before cleaning
- Plastic sheeting under the rug to protect floors
- Gentle extraction suited to the rug
- Fringes and edges cleaned by hand
- Pre-treatment of spills and marks
Rugs need to dry laid out with good airflow before furniture goes back on them. A few hours is typical, but thick wool rugs can take longer, especially in humid weather. Running fans or the air conditioning helps. Many apartments in Fortitude Valley have one large living room rug and a couple of smaller bedside rugs, and all of them can go on one visit. Call 07 3543 9424 to describe your rugs and book a clean.
