★★★★★ 5.0 from 440+ Google reviews · Family-owned San Diego rug cleaning since 1956
A wooden-handled brush spreading white cleaning foam across a red and blue patterned Oriental rug during a hand wash.

Rug Cleaning in Oceanside, CA

Rug cleaning in Oceanside runs through our San Diego workshop, where Zeytounian Rugs washes and repairs area and oriental rugs by hand and brings them back with pickup and delivery. The family has cared for San Diego rugs since 1956, and the shop is run today by brothers Anthony and Alexander Zeytounian.

  • ✓ Pickup and delivery across San Diego County
  • ✓ Full immersion hand washing, never surface scrubbing
  • ✓ Third generation family craftsmen since 1956
  • ✓ Free written estimates before any work starts
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The facts, in brief

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair is a family-owned rug cleaning and repair company founded in 1956.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair cleans and restores Oriental, Persian, Turkish, wool, and silk rugs in San Diego, California.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair washes every rug by hand at its Kearny Mesa storefront at 7343 Ronson Road, Suite U.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair is run by the third generation of the Zeytounian family, brothers Alexander and Anthony.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair cleans rugs through a nine-step full-immersion wash rather than surface steam cleaning.


Coastal and Military-Move Rugs in Oceanside

Kim brought in Afghan rugs that had gone years without a wash and got them back right. Many owners trust us with their oriental rugs and no one else. Customers regularly call the turnaround quick and the brothers fair. Those are the two situations we see most from Oceanside: rugs that spent a stretch near the water, and rugs that were rolled up for a move and now need a wash and a repair in the same visit.

Coast, Base, and Inland

Oceanside covers a lot of ground for one city. Camp Pendleton sits right on its northern edge, so a big share of local households turn over with every set of orders, and their rugs go in and out of storage more than most. Down by the pier, one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast, the older beach cottages spend many mornings under the fog that rolls in off the cold current.

That damp maritime air settles into wool and silk a little at a time until the colors go flat. Salt rides in with it, and the two together are the main reason coastal Oceanside rugs come to us looking gray.

The fog belt is narrow but real. Blocks near the pier can sit under gray until noon while Rancho del Oro is already bright and dry, and the rugs from each side show it, damp flattened pile from the coast, loose fine dust inland.

Inland stretches and moving season

Follow the San Luis Rey River inland toward the old mission, once the largest in California, and the newer tracts around Rancho del Oro sit in drier air. Those rugs arrive carrying fine dust and grit rather than coastal damp. We read what each rug has been living with and build the wash around it instead of running everything the same way.

Moving season sets the calendar here more than the weather does. The summer PCS waves out of Camp Pendleton bring a run of calls from families working to a report date, and a rug that ships clean and fully dry rides out a cross-country move far better than one packed with a coastal summer still in its fibers. Call with the date, not the week you first noticed the rug, and the timeline stays comfortable.

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Rug cleaning technician applying foam to a traditional Persian rug for deep cleaning.

What Oceanside Rugs Deal With

  • Salt air and marine damp that gray out coastal wool and silk
  • Moths and stale odor from rugs rolled up between duty stations
  • Fine dry grit tracked in from the inland neighborhoods
  • Beach sand packed down into the base of the pile
  • Pet odor that resurfaces on humid days

Getting Your Rug To Us

You will not need to haul it anywhere. From our shop on Ronson Road in Kearny Mesa, Oceanside is a straight run up Interstate 5 north, about 35 minutes, off at Oceanside Boulevard or Mission Avenue. We pick up and deliver through downtown, Fire Mountain, Rancho del Oro, and the small craft harbor, and since Oceanside is the last city on the 5 before Orange County, it is the far end of a route we drive every week anyway.

If you have just moved to town on orders, the City of Oceanside’s official site is the place for questions about your new address. The rugs you can leave to us.

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Oriental and Area Rug Cleaning Across Oceanside

Oceanside folks find us under a few different names for the same job: oriental rug cleaning, oriental rug washing, area rug cleaning. At our bench it all means one thing, a true immersion wash, because soil sits in a rug’s foundation and only a wash floor built for rugs can rinse it out.

If you searched for rug washing in Oceanside, that immersion wash is exactly what we do. Your rug is fully wetted, washed by hand on both faces, rinsed until the water runs clear, then dried in a controlled room. That is how a hand-knotted heirloom and the everyday wool piece under the dining table both get treated here.

When a rug comes out of storage worse than it went in, the bench that does the rug washing also handles the rug repair, so one stop covers both. Our rug pickup and delivery route runs through downtown, Fire Mountain, and Rancho del Oro, so nothing gets hauled on your back. Just up the road we also serve San Marcos and Escondido.

Rug Washing in Oceanside, the Short Version

What Oceanside rugs carry in, beach sand packed down at the base of the pile, salt graying along the edges, the musty band a rug picks up from months spent rolled, is exactly what a full immersion wash takes out. Each rug is dusted dry, washed by hand on both faces, and dried in a monitored room so the coastal damp cannot cause browning or mildew on the way. The full nine step immersion wash process shows the stage-by-stage version.

Rinsing a cleaning brush over a bucket while washing an area rug

Oceanside Rug Cleaning Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Most of the time, yes. A full immersion wash and controlled drying pull the trapped moisture and the odor out, and if moths reached the rug in storage, our repair bench can reweave the damage before it goes back on your floor.

We do. We collect and return rugs throughout Oceanside, on the coast and inland, with no pickup or delivery charge.

We wash them, fully. Oriental, Persian, and area rugs all get the nine-step immersion process in our workshop: dusting out the dry soil, dye testing, a hand wash on both faces, a full rinse, then controlled drying on racks. Steam cleaning the surface is for wall-to-wall carpet, and it leaves the foundation of a hand-knotted rug dirty.

The gray haze that salt and airborne grit leave behind lifts with a proper wash in most cases. Foggy mornings near the pier keep coastal rugs damp enough to hold that haze, so it is the single most common thing we see from the beach blocks. We will look at your rug honestly and tell you at pickup what a wash can and cannot bring back.

Sure. Plenty of Oceanside customers drop off on a drive south, since the shop at 7343 Ronson Rd Ste U in Kearny Mesa sits just off the freeway. Drop-offs get the same free written estimate before any water touches the rug.

Most rugs are cleaned and back with you inside one to two weeks. Repairs and reweaving run longer, and we give you the timeline when we collect the rug.

Call us as early as you can and we will work to your moving date. A wash usually runs one to two weeks, and a rug that goes into the truck clean and fully dry is far safer for a long haul than one packed away with soil or moisture in it, which is exactly how mildew takes hold in transit. For Oceanside families near the base this is one of the most common reasons people call, so the deadline is familiar to us, and we give you a firm date when we collect the rug.

Nearby coastal communities we serve: Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Leucadia.

Authentic handmade rugs with intricate patterns and vibrant colors.

Testimonials from Our Clients

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Casandra Anders
18 hours ago
Exceptional service that surpassed my expectations! They did an amazing job on my 35+ year-old area rug. Older stains I thought could never be removed, are gone! My rug looks like new, great experience from start to finish.
Melisa Mitchell
2 days ago
They really know what they are doing. I wouldn’t trust my hand knotted wool rugs to anyone else. They wash them the right way and your rugs are CLEAN!!!
nicole wyne
2 days ago
My rug was pretty gnarly from a bad coffee spill. I guess the rug was also in the show room for some time because it looks even brighter than when I bought it👌🏼 Thanks fellas!
Andy Nickerson
6 days ago
Amazing experience from start to finish. Tight communications & fast service. Great value.
James Endicott
6 days ago
Let me add my recommendation for Zeyrtounian Rug Cleaning to the list of happy customers . Zeyrtounian brothers were recommended by the couple Wiazi who repaired a very old and in poor shape Turkish rug (they did an amazing job) that has been in the family for almost 100 years. Zeyrtounian brothers brought the rug back to life. They gave me a great deal and completed the cleaning in a timely manner. They are both very friendly and want their customers satisfied. Highly recommended. James
Leonardo Perez
1 week ago
They are great to work with, honest and helpfull. I made the right choice specially when they revealed my rug was an authentic persian rug. Thank you for helping me out
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words, Leonardo! It was a pleasure working with you and helping you learn more about your rug. Discovering that you have an authentic Persian rug is always exciting, and we're glad we could share some of our knowledge with you! We take great pride in being honest, transparent, and helpful with every customer. We truly appreciate you choosing our family business and trusting us with your rug. We look forward to helping you again in the future!
Caitlin Kaplan
1 week ago
We had six rugs cleaned (including a large Persian Hamadan) plus new rug pads, with pickup and delivery. We hit some scheduling challenges on our end, and they were so understanding and helpful working around them, and never made us feel like a bother. The rugs came back beautiful. Really glad we went with a family business that clearly takes pride in the work. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the thoughtful review, Caitlin! It was a pleasure working with you and caring for your beautiful rugs, especially your Persian Hamadan! We're so happy to hear that you're pleased with the cleaning and new rug pads. We understand that schedules can get hectic, and we're always happy to be as accommodating as possible. As a family-owned business, we take great pride in both our craftsmanship and the relationships we build with our customers. Your kind words and recommendation truly mean a lot to us. Thank you again for trusting us with your rugs!
Sharon Wasserman
1 week ago
The brothers are great. Service was very professional and within my budget. Highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words, Sharon! We’re happy to hear you had a great experience with us. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation. It was a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to helping you again in the future!
Sharon Duke
2 weeks ago
Linda Beach
2 weeks ago
I can't enough about the brothers that own this business. Alex and Anthony are 3rd generation rug sellers, cleaners and offer repair services. Their knowledge of the various rugs is extensive. The business itself is a vast improvement over the prior vendor who serviced my rugs. They have a 9-step process for cleaning the rugs and the drying system ensures a good, dry, flat rug, without any evidence of trapped mildew or moisture. I have a lot of pets, my rug came home from the cleaning looking almost new. I've referred friends and neighbors, who want to maintain and preserve their Persian, Turkish, Afghani rugs to Zeytounian. Everything about the business it top of the line.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this incredible review, Linda! It truly means a lot to both of us that you recognize the care, knowledge, and attention to detail we put into our work. As a third-generation family business, we take great pride in continuing our family's tradition of caring for fine rugs. We're so happy to hear how pleased you are with the results! Your trust in us and your referrals to friends and neighbors mean more than you know. Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to caring for your rugs for many years to come!
Leticia Taufahema
3 weeks ago
They did a great job cleaning two of my Karastan rugs, I would highly recommend
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Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Leticia! We're happy to hear you’re pleased with how your Karastan rugs turned out! We take great pride in caring for every rug that comes through our shop, and we truly appreciate you trusting us with yours. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to helping you again in the future!
Louise McDevitt
3 weeks ago
Zeytournian has been cleaning our area rugs for the last 30 yrs of pet stains, odors, and spilled drinks Have always been highly satisfied.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Louise! It truly means the world to us that you and your family have trusted ours with your rugs for the past 30 years! As a third-generation family business, we're incredibly grateful for longtime customers like you who have supported us throughout the years. We're so happy to hear that you've consistently been pleased with our work. Thank you again for your loyalty and continued trust in us!
Emily Cheney
3 weeks ago
Adore them. Never going anywhere else to have my rug cleaned
Response from the owner:Thanks Emily you're the BEST!
Jo\ Anne Hacker
3 weeks ago
Wow these guys are truly amazing. So friendly, competent, accommodating. Simply could not ask for more. And…my carpets are soooo clean!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Jo-Anne! We're thrilled to hear how happy you are with your freshly cleaned rugs! We take great pride in not only delivering exceptional cleaning results but also making the entire experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us, and we're grateful you chose our family business. It was a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to caring for your rugs again in the future!
Shinar Zoldi
4 weeks ago
It was a medium wool area rug that needed cleaning as well as a repair in one of the corners. It’s an old repair that was unraveling and eaten by dry rot. Anthony and his crew were very upfront about what they can and can’t do, but it certainly exceeded my expectations. The rug looks beautiful. Thank you.
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Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Shinar! We're thrilled to hear that both the cleaning and corner repair exceeded your expectations. We always believe in being upfront and honest about what can realistically be accomplished, especially when working with older rugs that have existing damage. It means a lot to us that you trusted us with your rug, and we're so happy to hear how beautiful it turned out. Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to helping you in the future!
Jerry G
1 month ago
Brought in an Egyptian layer weave cotton rug to be treated prior to installation. The facility is run by the Zeytounian brothers, very friendly service and with suggestions for the care of the rug. I also purchased their recommended rug padding. They were helpful in unloading the loading the rug in my RAV4. Strongly recommend, no issues with the rug, it was beautiful. Photo attached. Any marks on the rug are from 3 and 5 year old grandchildren playing on it!!
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Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Jerry! It was a pleasure meeting you and helping you prepare your beautiful Egyptian cotton rug for your home. We're glad we could offer some helpful care recommendations and get you set up with the proper rug padding to protect it for years to come. We love hearing that your grandchildren are already enjoying it! After all, rugs are meant to be lived on and enjoyed. We truly appreciate your trust in us and your recommendation. Thank you again for supporting our family business!
Stewart Polk
1 month ago
I took our rug to Zeytounuan Rugs for cleaning after watching their short video. The rug is gold and ivory, and one foot on either side of the rug was dark brown from dirt. When I left it with Anthony I was hopeful that I may see some color where the walking paths were. Eight days after leaving the rug Anthony called to say the rug was ready for collection. I took it home and opened what looked like a new rug! The colors were bright and it is so, so very clean. You could never tell the rug is 20 years old. So happy!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Stewart. Twenty years of foot traffic on gold and ivory is about the hardest thing anyone hands us, so getting the colour back out of it was satisfying on our end too. Glad the video brought you in, and Anthony will be pleased.
Marcia Sorini
1 month ago
Zeytounian Rug Cleaning and Repair have been my go to rug cleaners for the past 25 years. Kind, courteous, timely and through. My rugs are beautiful and will last forever with the care the Zeytounian family gives them. Call them now!?♥️♥️♥️
Response from the owner:Thank you, Marcia. Twenty five years of rugs between us is something we don't take lightly. Looking after them so they outlast all of us is the whole idea. We appreciate you saying so.
Sarah Federman
1 month ago
Loved working with them. Not only did our rugs come back beautiful and clean, they taught us more about the history of the carpets. Ours was likely woven by two women over 100 years ago in Persia. They say it took them two years. I feel more connected to these women.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarah. Reading where a rug came from is half the pleasure of this work, and a piece like yours carries a lot of hours in it. Glad it came back clean and that you know a little more about it now. We appreciate you taking the time.
Adrian Montfort
1 month ago
This is one of those dying breed of amazing family businesses that make this country great. Friendly service, that old school way of doing business where you feel understood and appreciated. Cleaning service was great and delivered on time, communication was beyond great. I absolutely recommend this place for area rug cleaning.
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Adrian. Three generations in, the old school way is really the only way we know. Glad the rug came back on time and that you always knew where things stood. We appreciate the recommendation.
Adam Salter
1 month ago
Zeytounian Rugs did a great job repairing and cleaning a Turkish rug I’ve had since I was a teenager. The corner has been chewed and damaged by my dog many years ago, but they fixed it right up. After the repair and a clean it looks like new, I’m so pleased. The guys are super friendly and knowledgeable, just a pleasure to work with.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Adam. A chewed corner on a rug you've had that long is worth repairing properly rather than hiding, and Turkish weaves take the repair well. Glad it looks like new again.
Reid Perry
2 months ago
Friendly, professional, hardworking brothers. Had two chinese ivory wool rugs cleaned. One large one smaller. One with a few spots i did not think they could get out, but they did. Very pleased. Would highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Reid. Ivory wool is unforgiving, so spots on it are the ones people assume are permanent. Glad we could prove otherwise on both. We appreciate the recommendation.
Vincent Carson
2 months ago
Knowledgeable, hardworking, kind, and professional. What else can I say.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Vincent. That's plenty to say, and we appreciate you taking the time.
patricia arbaugh
2 months ago
I had three rugs cleaned and service was outstanding! Very professional and personable. My rugs look brand new! Repaired fringe on one of my rugs and did an excellent job. Pick up and drop off is so convenient! Would highly recommend!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Patricia. Fringe repair is slow work and it's the detail most people notice afterwards, so it's good to hear it came out right. Glad the pickup and drop off made it easy. Three rugs at once is our favourite kind of day.
Krisg123
2 months ago
You never know who you’ll encounter when searching Google for a professional service, but these brothers were an incredible find! They are among the kindest, most efficient, and trustworthy service professionals I’ve ever met. They treated our rug as if it were their own and completely eliminated every sign of staining. Thank you so much for the outstanding service. I’ll gladly recommend you to anyone in need of professional rug cleaning!
Response from the owner:Thank you. Picking a rug cleaner off a search result is a leap of faith, so we're glad it paid off. Treating a rug like it's our own is the only way we know how to do it. We appreciate the recommendation.

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