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A wooden-handled brush spreading white cleaning foam across a red and blue patterned Oriental rug during a hand wash.

Rug Cleaning in San Marcos, CA

Rug cleaning in San Marcos starts with a hand wash back at our San Diego workshop. Zeytounian Rugs collects your area and oriental rugs from the inland hills, cleans them by hand, and brings them back, with pickup and delivery.

Anthony and Alexander Zeytounian run the same wash floor their grandfather opened in 1956, and the drive up Interstate 15 to San Marcos is a regular part of the pickup route.

  • ✓ 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.


Everyday Rugs in Newer San Marcos Homes

Amy called the brothers fair and said the turnaround was quick. Owners of fine rugs tell us a knowledgeable team is hard to find, and that they found it here. If you want help choosing the right service rather than the most expensive one, that is how we work. Most San Marcos rugs are the everyday kind, and those are the ones that quietly hold the most soil.

New Hills, Dry Inland Air

San Marcos filled in mostly over the last few decades. Master planned neighborhoods now climb from the old Twin Oaks Valley farm country, where the city’s first homesteader made his living on wine and honey, up to San Elijo Hills and Double Peak Park, and Cal State San Marcos sits on its own hillside at the southeast edge of town. In the newer homes that usually means wool and synthetic area rugs worked hard in family rooms and hallways.

This is inland valley climate. The gray mornings of May and June burn off by midday, and by late summer the Santa Ana winds bake the valley hot and dry. The fine dust those winds carry settles into the pile and packs into the foundation where a vacuum cannot follow, and dry air does nothing about the pet accidents and spills a busy household brings.

New construction and dry-air static

Construction is part of the picture in the newer hills. Streets around San Elijo Hills and the university have been building out for years, and grading dust rides the Santa Ana winds well past any one project’s fence line, so even a finished home a few blocks away keeps collecting fine grit through its window screens. It is the reason a nearly new rug in a nearly new house can already be heavy with soil at the foundation.

Dry air adds one oddity the coast never deals with: static. By late summer, synthetic rugs hold a charge that makes soil cling to the pile, so vacuuming feels least effective exactly when the rug needs it most. That clingy, dusty stage is usually the sign the foundation is due for a real wash rather than another pass of the vacuum.

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

What San Marcos Rugs Deal With

  • Dry dust and construction grit packed deep in the pile
  • Traffic soil ground into everyday wool and synthetic rugs
  • Pet accidents and spills that soak down to the foundation
  • Allergens held in rugs that kids and families use daily
  • Static and clingy soil that dry inland air leaves behind

Getting Your Rug To Us

The rug never has to leave your house on your back. Our Ronson Road shop in Kearny Mesa puts San Marcos a straight run up Interstate 15 to State Route 78 west, roughly 30 minutes, exiting at Rancho Santa Fe Road or Twin Oaks Valley Road. We pick up and deliver across San Elijo Hills, Lake San Marcos, and the university area, and if road work changes an exit, the City of San Marcos site is the place to check before you drive a rug down to us.

Lake San Marcos is technically a county island rather than part of the city, a resort community that grew up around the lake after the dam was finished in 1951. We treat it as regular route territory, the same as the newer streets up the hill.

Pickups run to the door across the hills either way. Rancho Santa Fe Road serves San Elijo Hills and the lake, Twin Oaks Valley Road covers the university side and the old valley floor, and the driver wraps and loads the rug in both cases, so a stair-heavy hillside house is no harder than a single-story street.

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Rug Services for San Marcos

Santa Ana dust packs into a rug’s foundation where no vacuum reaches, and getting it back out is the whole point of area rug cleaning done as a full wash. Hand-knotted rugs get the same immersion bath through oriental rug cleaning, and households with dogs and cats count on pet urine and odor removal to keep the family-room rug livable. Our routes also take in nearby Escondido, Oceanside, and Poway.

Oriental Rug Washing, Not Surface Cleaning

When a San Marcos family asks about oriental rug cleaning, they usually own a hand-knotted piece that has never had a real wash. A rug like that cannot be steam cleaned on the living room floor. It needs a full immersion wash, so every oriental and Persian rug we collect here rides back to the workshop and goes through the same 9-step process, dusted and dye tested before the hand wash begins.

Area rug cleaning for machine-made pieces works the same way. The soap blend changes with the fiber, but the wash floor does not.

Nine Steps, One Wash Floor, Every San Marcos Rug

Packed inland dust comes out first at the dusting station, shaken loose from the back of the pile, and reds, indigos, and hand-dyed wools are tested for colorfastness before any bath. After the hand wash and a controlled dry, the rug rides Interstate 15 back to San Marcos fully dry, rolled, and wrapped. The full nine step immersion wash process covers all nine stages in detail.

Traditional Persian Rug with intricate patterns.

San Marcos Rug Cleaning Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We pick up and deliver across all of San Marcos, and that includes Lake San Marcos even though it sits just outside the city line. Route 78 and the Rancho Santa Fe Road exit put both on the same run for our driver.

We wash them. Every oriental and Persian rug we pick up in San Marcos gets a full immersion hand wash at our workshop, never a surface cleaning in your home. The rug is dusted and dye tested first, then washed by hand on our floor.

Yes. Dry valley grit sits deep in the foundation and grinds at the fibers with every step. Our dusting station shakes it out of the back of the rug before any water touches it.

When a rug needs it, we add a decontamination bath that breaks down the urine salts at the source, so the smell does not creep back on a warm Santa Ana afternoon.

Most rugs are back in one to two weeks. We give you the timeline when we pick the rug up at your door.

Sooner than most people think. A newer rug in one of the hillside neighborhoods around Double Peak Park still collects fine valley dust through every open window, and pulling that grit out early is what keeps the pile looking new. We will tell you honestly whether your rug needs a full wash yet or just a freshen up, and the estimate is always free.

Authentic handmade rugs with intricate patterns and vibrant colors.

Testimonials from Our Clients

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Casandra Anders
22 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
3 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
7 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
4 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
4 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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