Zeytounian Rugs is a third-generation family Persian rug cleaning specialist in San Diego — dedicated to the care of hand-knotted Persian, oriental, wool and silk rugs since 1956.
Every Persian rug is washed in our dedicated facility using a full immersion process that safely removes soil, allergens, and pet urine from deep within the foundation — the method recommended for fine handmade rugs.
Persian Rug Cleaning Specialists in San Diego
We are a dedicated Persian rug washing facility, not an in-home carpet cleaning service. Unlike carpet cleaning companies that clean rugs in your home, every Persian 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 of the rug — not just the surface.This method is essential for Persian rugs because it protects their natural dyes and delicate fibers while restoring their original softness and brilliance.
Why Persian Rugs Require Specialist Care
Persian 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 Persian 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 Persian rug before cleaning begins — assessing fiber content, dye stability, construction, and condition. With 70 years of experience handling Persian, Kashan, Tabriz, Isfahan, Qashqai, and tribal rugs, this evaluation informs every decision we make.
Every Persian 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 Persian and Persian-style rugs including: Tabriz, Kashan, Isfahan, Qom, Qashqai, Bakhtiari, Kurdish, Gabbeh, Heriz, Sarouk, antique and semi-antique pieces, silk and silk-highlight rugs, overdyed Persian rugs, and modern Persian-style wool rugs.
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Before & After Rug Cleaning
Our Full Immersion Persian Rug Washing Process
Step 1: Pre-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 From Area Rugs
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: Hand Washing & Rinsing of Area Rugs
To ensure the best possible outcome, we use a fiber-safe soap blend selected specifically for the material and dyes of each rug. The rug is carefully hand-washed, allowing the cleaning solution to reach down into the foundation where soil and contaminants settle.
It is then thoroughly rinsed and flushed until the water runs completely clear, ensuring no dirt or residue remains in the fibers. Both sides of the rug are cleaned to ensure the entire structure is properly washed and restored.
Step 7: Controlled Area Rug Drying
After washing, excess water is removed using a professional rug centrifuge. This controlled wringing process removes up to 90% of the moisture from deep within the rug’s foundation, something air drying alone cannot accomplish. The centrifuge also allows additional flushing and rinsing so any remaining soil or cleaning solution is extracted from the rug.
The rug is then hung on specialized drying racks in a monitored environment with proper airflow and humidity control so it can dry evenly from top to bottom. This prevents shrinkage, browning, dye migration, and mildew while restoring the rug’s natural softness.
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 Area Rug Inspection & 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.
Nancy Lyons ★★★★★ Chosen for name recognition, long time family business serving my area, Zeytounian Rugs fulfilled all expectations for professional service, including timely communications and reasonable prices. My rugs have been given new life with bound edges replacing ragged fringe and fresh nonslip pads. Very satisfied and thankful!Lisa Schmid ★★★★★ I have used this Zeytounian several times and they never disappoint. This time it was an impossible red wine stain on my beautiful rug and they got it out! My rug looks brand new. They are super polite and friendly and punctual. I cannot recommend them enough!Danielle Allen ★★★★★ Alex and Anthony are the best! We’ve used Zeytounian for over 5 years and no one else does a more thorough job and with such care. They’re like family now! I won’t trust our rugs to anyone else.Susan Lawrence ★★★★★ Excellent service! They are flexible, thoughtful and my rugs look fabulous. I can’t say enough good things about this business. You won’t be disappointed.Bill Neubauer ★★★★★ My two Persian rugs had been in storage for years. They cleaned then throughly and brought both back to life.Juan Restrepo ★★★★★ Amazing customer service. The work was impeccable. We'll be coming back. Super recommended!Andrya Martinez ★★★★★ I’ll be honest and say that Zeytounian rugs did an amazing job on cleaning all my rugs!! I brought in a large 8 x 10 rug and 2 runners. I swear the rugs came back like brand new and I forgot how white/cream colored they were supposed to look until I seen them again. They even smelled fresh when I picked them up. I also got a 10% discount for paying cash price 😊 if anyone is looking to save some money.I would highly recommend this company and small business for anyone needing an area rug cleaning and I will definitely call them again when I need more rug services.Juliet Alla ★★★★★ 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.Ramon Barger ★★★★★ Excellent communications, service & results - clean rug on-time.andrea kakalik ★★★★★ We needed help cleaning a very delicate oversized rug from the 1980's that had cat urine damage, and I cannot recommend this Family company Highly enough. They did an amazing job. Not only were the Zeytounian brothers extremely Professional, Friendly and Communicative throughout the entire process from timelines and pricing to pickup and delivery, They took the time to explain everything to us and clearly very Knowledgeable on how to properly treat delicate, older rugs. When we received our rug back, it looks fantastic, beautifully cleaned, and completely odor free. We are so grateful for their care and expertise. Thank you!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.Sally Ball ★★★★★ These guys repaired our 2 beautiful rugs, with care and efficiency.There were worn sections on the binding which they removed and replaced.They arrived within 2 weeks and looked amazing.Would highly recommend their services.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.Jeffrey Kammer ★★★★★ I truly can’t say enough great things about this company. They are absolutely amazing and have taken care of every rug in our home, from contemporary pieces to Indian and Persian rugs. A few of our rugs are over 100 years old and extremely delicate, and they always come back looking beautiful and refreshed.They also went above and beyond by replacing our old, worn-out rug pads (which were all different thicknesses) with brand new pads that were perfectly cut to fit each rug.This is a family-owned, Armenian-owned business, and the brothers are always friendly, smiling, and genuinely a pleasure to work with. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and quality of work are unmatched.I will never use another rug company besides them and highly recommend them to anyone looking for expert rug careTracy 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 Weaver ★★★★★ 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!Arlene 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...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...
Chosen for name recognition, long time family business serving my area, Zeytounian Rugs fulfilled all expectations for professional service, including timely communications and reasonable prices. My rugs have been given new life with bound edges replacing ragged fringe and fresh nonslip pads. Very satisfied and thankful!
I have used this Zeytounian several times and they never disappoint. This time it was an impossible red wine stain on my beautiful rug and they got it out! My rug looks brand new. They are super polite and friendly and punctual. I cannot recommend them enough!
Alex and Anthony are the best! We’ve used Zeytounian for over 5 years and no one else does a more thorough job and with such care. They’re like family now! I won’t trust our rugs to anyone else.
Excellent service! They are flexible, thoughtful and my rugs look fabulous. I can’t say enough good things about this business. You won’t be disappointed.
I’ll be honest and say that Zeytounian rugs did an amazing job on cleaning all my rugs!! I brought in a large 8 x 10 rug and 2 runners. I swear the rugs came back like brand new and I forgot how white/cream colored they were supposed to look until I seen them again. They even smelled fresh when I picked them up. I also got a 10% discount for paying cash price 😊 if anyone is looking to save some money.I would highly recommend this company and small business for anyone needing an area rug cleaning and I will definitely call them again when I need more rug services.
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.
We needed help cleaning a very delicate oversized rug from the 1980's that had cat urine damage, and I cannot recommend this Family company Highly enough. They did an amazing job. Not only were the Zeytounian brothers extremely Professional, Friendly and Communicative throughout the entire process from timelines and pricing to pickup and delivery, They took the time to explain everything to us and clearly very Knowledgeable on how to properly treat delicate, older rugs. When we received our rug back, it looks fantastic, beautifully cleaned, and completely odor free. We are so grateful for their care and expertise. Thank you!
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.
These guys repaired our 2 beautiful rugs, with care and efficiency.There were worn sections on the binding which they removed and replaced.They arrived within 2 weeks and looked amazing.Would highly recommend their services.
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.
I truly can’t say enough great things about this company. They are absolutely amazing and have taken care of every rug in our home, from contemporary pieces to Indian and Persian rugs. A few of our rugs are over 100 years old and extremely delicate, and they always come back looking beautiful and refreshed.They also went above and beyond by replacing our old, worn-out rug pads (which were all different thicknesses) with brand new pads that were perfectly cut to fit each rug.This is a family-owned, Armenian-owned business, and the brothers are always friendly, smiling, and genuinely a pleasure to work with. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and quality of work are unmatched.I will never use another rug company besides them and highly recommend them to anyone looking for expert rug care
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!
