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

Rug Cleaning in Del Mar, CA

Rug cleaning in Del Mar has to answer to the coast: fine sand worked deep into the pile, salt air on the dyes, and second homes that sit closed part of the year. Zeytounian Rugs hand-washes and repairs area and oriental rugs, covering Del Mar with pickup and delivery from the Kearny Mesa workshop.

The family has cleaned San Diego rugs since 1956, and brothers Anthony and Alexander Zeytounian now run it in the third generation.

  • ✓ 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.


The Rugs Del Mar Homes Bring Us

Madelyn’s Persian carpet came back on schedule, and the crew mounted her TV while they were at it. Afghan rugs that have gone years between washes are a common drop-off here. Many neighbors have us pick up and deliver, and we walk through the right approach for each piece before it goes in the water. Different rugs, different problems, all washed by hand at one facility.

Sand, Salt, and the Del Mar Coast

Del Mar runs from the village and the beach colony up to the ridge at Del Mar Heights, and nearly every home is close enough to the water to feel it. Fine beach sand is the quiet problem. It sifts past the surface of a rug and settles down in the knots, then grinds against the wool each time someone crosses the room. A vacuum lifts the loose grit off the top and leaves the rest working at the foundation.

Del Mar sits between two lagoons, the San Dieguito at the north end of town and Los Peñasquitos at the south, and that low wet ground on both sides is part of why the marine layer hangs so heavy here. The same damp that keeps the village cool keeps a wool or silk rug faintly moist, and moist natural fiber draws moths and holds a musty smell in rooms that stay shut.

Second homes and wash-floor timing

Second homes are the sharper version of this. A rug left inside a closed house for months, with sea air seeping in, can build an odor and a moth problem before anyone is there to notice. Add the crowds of fair season and the summer race meet at the fairgrounds, and the rug a family actually lives on takes the most wear between real washes.

Timing helps more than most owners expect. A second-home rug does best on the wash floor just before the family reopens the house for the season, so it goes back down in a lived-in room rather than waiting in the same shut air that caused the trouble in the first place. The everyday rug by the front door earns its wash in those same months, when fair season and the race meet put the most sand and foot traffic on it.

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

Coastal Problems We Fix for Del Mar Homes

  • Fine beach sand grinding down wool fibers from the inside
  • Musty odor and moths in damp, low-air rooms near the coast
  • Salt air graying natural dyes over time
  • Heavy summer foot traffic soil from the beach and the track
  • Pet accidents that resurface when the humidity climbs

The housing stock matters too. Olde Del Mar still holds Tudor style cottages from the Stratford Inn era, the look that gave Stratford Square its name, mixed with the Spanish revival homes more common across the county. Houses of that age breathe, and salt air moving through old window frames works on wool dyes a little faster here than it would a few miles inland. The south end of town runs into the rare Torrey pines the city put on its logo, and homes tucked up near the reserve get the same damp air off Los Peñasquitos Lagoon.

Getting Your Rug To Us

There is no need to wrestle it into your car. Our shop sits on Ronson Road in Kearny Mesa, and Del Mar is a straight run up the coast: Highway 52 west to Interstate 5 north, off at Del Mar Heights Road or Via de la Valle by the fairgrounds. We pick up and deliver across Olde Del Mar, the Beach Colony, and Del Mar Heights, wrap the rug for the drive, and bring it back when the work is done. Race season fills the north end of town, so on summer race days we plan the route around Via de la Valle traffic. The city of Del Mar posts road and beach updates if you want to check conditions before a dropoff.

If the rug is coming out of a Tudor cottage near Stratford Square or a house up by the Torrey pines, mention any old repairs or weak fringe when you book. Salt air moving through older window frames works on wool a little faster here than it does inland, and a weak spot is easier to protect when the crew knows about it before the rug is rolled for the drive.

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Rug Services for Del Mar

With the marine layer hanging heavy between the lagoons, wool rug cleaning is steady work for us in Del Mar, and the finer Persian rug cleaning jobs from the village’s older homes get the same in-house wash. Our rug pickup and delivery route runs straight up the coast, so a rug from a second home never has to ride in your car. Along the same stretch of coast we also serve La Jolla, and inland we cover Rancho Santa Fe.

The Wash Behind Every Del Mar Pickup

A Del Mar rug’s wash starts dry: controlled vibration shakes out the beach sand a vacuum leaves at the base of the pile, often a surprising amount of it. Only then is the rug submerged, hand washed, and dried in a monitored room, the even, controlled dry the Del Mar marine layer works against at home. You can read the full nine step immersion wash process from inspection to delivery.

Cleaned Persian rug with a brush in process.

Del Mar Rug Cleaning Questions

Yes. The truck covers Olde Del Mar, the Beach Colony, and Del Mar Heights on the same run, one rug or a stack of them.

Yes. Our dusting machine vibrates dry sand and grit out of the foundation before the wash begins. That is the part a home vacuum never reaches, and the closer the house sits to the beach, the more of it we shake out.

Usually. A full immersion wash and controlled drying pull the marine layer damp and the odor out of the foundation, where the smell actually sits. If moths moved in while the house sat closed, tell us at pickup so we can treat for that too.

Most rugs are back in one to two weeks. Repairs and antiques take longer, and since the drive from Kearny Mesa is short, we can usually time the return to a day you are at the house, which helps with second homes.

Yes, and they are two different problems we solve in one visit. Dry beach sand works its way deep into the foundation where a home vacuum cannot reach it, so our dusting step vibrates it loose before any water touches the rug. Pet odor is handled separately, with a full immersion wash and an enzyme treatment that breaks the odor down at the base of the pile rather than masking it on the surface. Controlled drying afterward means the rug comes back to your Del Mar home fresh, not damp. We have cleaned rugs for coastal San Diego families since 1956, so a sandy, well loved rug is routine for us.

Nearby coastal communities we serve: Solana Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Encinitas.

Authentic handmade rugs with intricate patterns and vibrant colors.

Testimonials from Our Clients

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Jerman Ruiz
17 hours ago
Five stars! They cleaned my rug perfectly. Fast, professional, and I’d definitely recommend them.
Casandra Anders
2 days 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
3 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
7 days ago
Amazing experience from start to finish. Tight communications & fast service. Great value.
James Endicott
1 week 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!
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!
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.

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