We are a dedicated oriental rug washing facility, not an in-home carpet cleaning service. Unlike carpet cleaning companies that clean rugs in your home, every oriental rug we service is taken to our San Diego facility where it is fully immersion washed. This allows contaminants, soil, and pet urine to be flushed from deep within the foundation — not just the surface. This method is essential for oriental rugs because it protects their natural dyes and delicate fibers while restoring their original softness and brilliance.
Why Oriental Rugs Require Specialist Care
Oriental rugs are woven from natural fibers — wool, silk, and cotton — that respond very differently to water, agitation, and chemical cleaners than synthetic carpet. The dyes used in traditional oriental rugs, particularly older and antique pieces, can bleed or shift when exposed to the wrong pH levels or excessive moisture. Foundation fibers can warp or shrink if dried improperly. Pile direction matters. Fringe requires its own careful handling.
At Zeytounian Rugs, we inspect every oriental rug before cleaning begins — assessing fiber content, dye stability, construction, and condition. With 70 years of experience handling Turkish, Chinese, Caucasian, Moroccan, Indian, and Pakistani rugs, this evaluation informs every decision we make.
Every oriental rug is unique and requires a specific cleaning approach. Our washing process is tailored to the material, dyes, and construction of each individual piece.
We regularly clean all types of oriental rugs including: Turkish, Chinese, Caucasian, Moroccan, Kilim, Navajo, Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, Tibetan, antique and semi-antique pieces, silk and silk-highlight rugs, and machine-made oriental style rugs.
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Before & After Oriental Rug Cleaning
Our Full Immersion Oriental Rug Washing Process
Step 1: Inspection
The first step in getting your rug cleaned is inspecting your rug. We will identify the type of rug, note any pre-existing damage, loose fibers, stains or color runs. We then take measurements and provide you with an estimate.
Step 2: Deep Dry Soil Removal
Before washing the rug, we employ our state of the art dusting process, using vibration to extract any dirt stuck deep in the pile of the rug. This loosens and releases dirt from deep within the rug. This adds years of life to your rug.
Step 3: Dye Testing
In this crucial step, we test your rug for colorfastness. By inspecting the rug alone, it is hard to determine whether or not the dyes will bleed out during a wash. If the rug tests out good, we will proceed with the wash. If the dye test shows running of colors, we will use an alternate technique to clean your rug.
If your rug has been heavily soiled by your pet, then a urine decontamination treatment will need to be added. This is where we soak your rug with a natural and non-toxic solution that breaks down the urine salts at a molecular level which then enables them to be flushed out without any residue.
Step 5: Pre-Wash & Stain Removal Process
Before washing the rug, we will pre-treat any troubled areas. After safely removing the stains, the rug is ready to be fully immersed. We will soak both sides of your rug to loosen up any dirt, odors, grime, and pet urine that is deep down in the pile. Once it has been thoroughly soaked it is ready for washing.
Step 6: Washing and Rinsing
To ensure the best possible outcome, we use a unique soap blend for each rug type to avoid any damage to the fibers. This involves a meticulous hand-washing technique by agitating the fibers down to the rug’s foundation, with all-natural soap. Then, the rinsing process includes a full flush to get rid of the embedded dirt and soap residue and doing so until the water runs clean and clear.
Step 7: Drying
After the final rinse, the excess water is extracted. Depending on the type of rug, it is either hung to dry on our hanging racks or dried under the sun.
Step 8: Rug Finishing
After the rug is completely dry, it’s time to properly groom the rug. After many years the pile of your rug can go in many different directions. During this crucial step we brush the pile in one direction, which is the way it was weaved. By doing this it brings the rug back to its original condition.
Step 9: Final Inspection and Delivery (or Pickup)
We then check to see that all stains have been removed, no dirt or debris remains, and that your rug looks amazing. After reviewing our checklist of inspection items, your rug is then vacuumed and rolled for delivery back to your home or for pickup if you dropped it off with us.
Leo Casiple ★★★★★ Alex and Anthony are amazing in their field. They are professional, courteous, and kind. Most importantly, as 3rd generation business owners, they are carrying a passion for helping others.They are carrying on a tradition of service that began with their father’s mission to provide quality and dependable service.I would call Zeytounian Rugs again.Lilly Irani ★★★★★ Bobby Salvato ★★★★★ Alex and Anthony know rugs and how best to clean them. They explained the process for treating mine and were exceptionally easy to work with.Mary Sherman ★★★★★ Dealing with competent, reliable and friendly professionals.accutil ★★★★★ All my oriental rugs have been cleaned by this company beginning with the father and now with the two sons. Great depth and skills demonstrated in their new work site and show room. Very easy to deal with.Flo Pierce ★★★★★ The Zeytonian brothers are great… Super friendly and do incredible workGay Cullinan ★★★★★ The fringe on our silk kashmir rug was destroyed. Maybe a beloved pet long gone or carpet sweeper, who knows? But, the repair is beautiful and perfectly cleaned. Excellent service and easy to converse with. I definitely recommend.Tracy Thalo ★★★★★ My rugs look beautiful and were in good hands! Will definitely be back when I need these done again.Karen Johnston ★★★★★ They did a great job cleaning our rugs! Very happy the results.janegroover ★★★★★ Zetounian is absolutely the best cleaning and repair service for oriental and area rugs. They are very professional, do excellent work, and are lovely people.Kim W. ★★★★★ Fantasic find here in San Diego. Friendly, accommodating, people who know their stuff. We took in a couple Afghan rugs that hadn't been cleaned in maybe...Lillian Vania ★★★★★ Excellent service from start to finish! The knowledge of and care given to my rug was superb. My rug needed a repair that required it to be re-handwoven. It looks like new once again.Shohreh M. ★★★★★ I used their services for the first time few months ago, they are amazing, very courteous and professional. they picked up my rugs promptly and delivered it...Tracy Mollo ★★★★★ Found a cool vintage rug at the thrift shop, asked chat gpt where to take it, found this awesome place! I highly recommend, the owners are knowledgeable about all types of rugs, as it has been a family business for many generations!Mary Miller ★★★★★ Zeytounian is the best! They have fast and friendly service. Our rugs always come out beautifully clean.Jose Ramon Bautista Jr ★★★★★ Outstanding customer service , and the rugs look amazing.Cayle Wasserkrug ★★★★★ Quick communication, knowledgeable about all types of rugs, fair priced, good time to return my rug from cleaning, and super nice brothers in business!Jaime Long ★★★★★ Quality work by experienced professionals. I've had my rugs cleaned there--100% silk rugs, wool rugs, and synthetic blends--and I had them sew a piece onto the back of my silk rugs to make hanging them for display easier. Excellent work, will go back when I need my rugs cleaned again.John Lofrese Commercial ★★★★★ I have used Zeytounian a few times for rug cleaning, and I will never use another company again. They are very knowledgeable, friendly, and offer great prices. Highly recommend!Rob Triplett ★★★★★ I brought my 6x9 silk carpet in to have a sleeve sewn into the back to hang it on the wall. They did a great job at a reasonable price. They also shred some good advice on how to actually hang it at home. Highly recommended.S L Smith ★★★★★ Results speaks volumessam wade ★★★★★ Zeytounian provide quality care of cleaning at affordable rates for a rug we’ve had in our family for decadesZeytounian is a legacy brand of quality and assurance of satisfactionArlene L. ★★★★★ Always courteous and willing to accommodate your needs. They always communicate on the best way to clean your carpets. They also offer both pick-up and...Ryan Powers ★★★★★ The owners are awesome dudes and run a great business. They are very communicative, cleaning was quick and pricing was fair. They also gave me a 10% discount for dropping off and picking up my rug. I'll definitely be back for the next one.Clarence Young ★★★★★ I recently had a number of rugs cleaned following a move from the East Coast. Anthony and Alex were very personable and knowledgeable with a deep appreciation for these incredible works of art. Would highly recommend!Duane Buchanan ★★★★★ Very professional service.Henry Cha ★★★★★ Great job. Cleaned and deodorize dog urine. Did not charge for pick up or delivery. Prompt, professional and good guys. Carpet was hand made 8x12 Persian rug.would absosutely use again.Elizabeth Brennan ★★★★★ We have a lovely family rug from the 1970’s that had been in our garage for a few years collecting dust. We had the rug picked up, cleaned, and dropped off by the Zeytounian brothers, and the rug looks amazing. It’s also super soft and fluffy! I can’t believe it’s the same rug. Very communicative on time frames, arrival times, costs, etc. Also very kind, knowledgeable, and professional. Highly recommend!!!Tammy T. ★★★★★ Great service! Rugs cleaned promptly and very professional at a reasonable price. Local family business.Chris m. ★★★★★ This company is the best ever. Reasonable, quality work, and the brothers are lovely people as well.Not another rug cleaning business comes close to the...Jane C. ★★★★★ I wouldn't trust my rugs with anyone but Zeytourian Rugs. They understand what is required to clean a high quality oriental rug. Each time the rug comes...adia n. ★★★★★ The Zeytounian brothers provide excellent service. They are responsive, friendly, efficient, and competent. They helped me decide which service would best...Paul S. ★★★★★ Great service! Convenient and high quality. Would definitely recommend. Even helped me carry the rug to and from the car.Leslie R. ★★★★★ Having fine rugs and finding a team that is knowledgeable and competent can be very challenging. The Zeytounian team provides excellent service and quality...Olivia C. ★★★★★ Amazing carpet cleaning and friendly, very knowledgeable staff. I appreciated their flexibility and transparent, open pricing. They also offer to wrap the...Amy B. ★★★★★ Anthony and Alex were great to work with! Fair prices and a quick turnaround. Would definitely recommend them!Brian R. ★★★★★ Absolutely incredible service! Zeytounian Rugs worked a miracle on my very expensive silk and wool rug after my dog caused a massive ink stain. I was...Madelyn B. ★★★★★ The Persian carpet was cleaned perfectly and returned on schedule. The guys even helped me mount a large tv on the wall - gratis!Sada M. ★★★★★ i inherited 3 very old Persian rugs, maybe 70 to 80 years old, that had never been washed, to my knowledge. In addition, one of the rugs had been chewed on...Janet N. ★★★★★ We were so satisfied with Zeytounian Oriental Rug Cleaning & Repair. The were so easy to work with and very responsive. They did a great job. They know...Charles B. ★★★★★ I have 3 kids under 5 and a dog. Over the past 3 years my rug has had its fair share of "accidents". Thanks to the Zeytounian bros, my rug looks brand new!...Steve A. ★★☆☆☆ I spent about $440 to get two rugs cleaned. Both had light soiling from street dirt, no stains. When I mentioned that I was not happy with the cleaning of...Richard T. ★★★★★ Best of the family business in town for rug cleaning, from pick-up to drop-off, easy process and fair pricing, highly recommendedDonna Johanson .. ★★★★★ After reading the reviews, we engaged Zeytounian Rugs to clean 2 wool carpets. From the moment we contacted them to the delivery of our carpets we were...Piano Girl S. ★★★★★ These guys are the real deal. They know everything about rugs, and are excited to share their knowledge. You can ask them anything. They have been in the...Tim A. ★★★★★ There is no business more knowledgeable about total carpet care than Zeytounian. We first used their services in the in the early 1990s and we continue to...Kelly B. ★★★★★ Excellent work and the customer service is just beyond good.They renewed an older rug and the result was amazing.I highly recommend.David F. ★★★★★ Zeytounian have cared for my rugs for decades. You might love your rugs, but the Zeytounian brothers know rug composition, care, and craft. Do right by...Carol L. ★★★★★ The professional rug cleaning business operated by Anthony and Alexander is strengthened by their knowledge of the type, as in origin, of my wool rugs; and...Wendy N. ★★★★★ Zeytounian did a wonderful job on a 8'x10' rug that was purchased from Costco a while back. It was waaaaayyyy overdue to be cleaned! When new, the rug had...Nathan D. ★★★★★ I recently had the pleasure of using the services of Zeytounian Rugs and I cannot express how thrilled I am with the outstanding rug cleaning and repair...Joylene N. ★★★★★ 5 star service. Highly recommend. I will definitely use their service in the future.Cara S. ★★★★★ Great experience: had house full of handwoven rugs (silk, wool, other) in need of cleaning, and the very personable and very professional crew from...Samantha K. ★★★★★ We were gifted a Persian rug from my mother and father in law when they were updating their home. I'm relatively new to San Diego and this is my first time...Stacy K. ★★★★★ All of the 5-star ratings are earned! Zeytounian Rugs is professional, timely, knowledgeable, and friendly. You couldn't ask for anything more! I will...Margaret R. ★★★★★ Anthony and Alex Zeytounian are truly two of the nicest men we've met in San Diego. They are a delight to do business with. Their work and expertise come...Renata S. ★★★★★ My experience with Zeytounian Oriental Rug Cleaning was nothing short of amazing. My rugs were old and dirty. I wondered if I should just replace them or...Vonnie M. ★★★★★ These young men are masters of their craft. They know the history and care of your rugs. I highly recommend.Chris V. ★★★★★ I highly recommend this business as a knowledgeable resource for all things rugs. I was looking to purchase a rug this weekend I found at a local rug store...Marlese P. ★★★★★ I have been looking for a reputable rug cleaner for my Navajo rugs and a large white background needle point rug. I was told I had to go to Los Angeles,...E M. ★★★★★ They did a fantastic job cleaning 3 of our Beni Ourain rugs. Super knowledgeable and responsive. They were very accommodating since I'm dealing with a...Erica G. ★★★★★ My Persian rug hadn't been cleaned in probably 15 years and they were able to make it look beautiful again. Thank you for your timely and professional...Paul I. ★★★★★ This was the first place I found on google and I'm glad I had them clean my rugs. The two rugs I brought to them had pet stains and were dirty. Im beyond...Johny P. ★★★★★ I have only written 2 reviews in the past but had to make another one for these guys. They cleaned 2 of my moms rugs for a very good price, and she was...Rachele L. ★★★★★ Got a Turkish rug from an estate sale and they cleaned it beautifully for me for a good price 🙂 they are incredibly knowledgeable about handmade rugs and I...
Alex and Anthony are amazing in their field. They are professional, courteous, and kind. Most importantly, as 3rd generation business owners, they are carrying a passion for helping others.They are carrying on a tradition of service that began with their father’s mission to provide quality and dependable service.I would call Zeytounian Rugs again.
All my oriental rugs have been cleaned by this company beginning with the father and now with the two sons. Great depth and skills demonstrated in their new work site and show room. Very easy to deal with.
The fringe on our silk kashmir rug was destroyed. Maybe a beloved pet long gone or carpet sweeper, who knows? But, the repair is beautiful and perfectly cleaned. Excellent service and easy to converse with. I definitely recommend.
Zetounian is absolutely the best cleaning and repair service for oriental and area rugs. They are very professional, do excellent work, and are lovely people.
Excellent service from start to finish! The knowledge of and care given to my rug was superb. My rug needed a repair that required it to be re-handwoven. It looks like new once again.
Found a cool vintage rug at the thrift shop, asked chat gpt where to take it, found this awesome place! I highly recommend, the owners are knowledgeable about all types of rugs, as it has been a family business for many generations!
Quick communication, knowledgeable about all types of rugs, fair priced, good time to return my rug from cleaning, and super nice brothers in business!
Quality work by experienced professionals. I've had my rugs cleaned there--100% silk rugs, wool rugs, and synthetic blends--and I had them sew a piece onto the back of my silk rugs to make hanging them for display easier. Excellent work, will go back when I need my rugs cleaned again.
I have used Zeytounian a few times for rug cleaning, and I will never use another company again. They are very knowledgeable, friendly, and offer great prices. Highly recommend!
I brought my 6x9 silk carpet in to have a sleeve sewn into the back to hang it on the wall. They did a great job at a reasonable price. They also shred some good advice on how to actually hang it at home. Highly recommended.
Zeytounian provide quality care of cleaning at affordable rates for a rug we’ve had in our family for decadesZeytounian is a legacy brand of quality and assurance of satisfaction
The owners are awesome dudes and run a great business. They are very communicative, cleaning was quick and pricing was fair. They also gave me a 10% discount for dropping off and picking up my rug. I'll definitely be back for the next one.
I recently had a number of rugs cleaned following a move from the East Coast. Anthony and Alex were very personable and knowledgeable with a deep appreciation for these incredible works of art. Would highly recommend!
Great job. Cleaned and deodorize dog urine. Did not charge for pick up or delivery. Prompt, professional and good guys. Carpet was hand made 8x12 Persian rug.would absosutely use again.
We have a lovely family rug from the 1970’s that had been in our garage for a few years collecting dust. We had the rug picked up, cleaned, and dropped off by the Zeytounian brothers, and the rug looks amazing. It’s also super soft and fluffy! I can’t believe it’s the same rug. Very communicative on time frames, arrival times, costs, etc. Also very kind, knowledgeable, and professional. Highly recommend!!!
