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Wool Rug Cleaning in New York

Wool holds a lot of soil before it looks dirty, and it needs pH-appropriate cleaning to keep its texture.

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  • Why wool hides soil
  • Correct chemistry and pH
  • Prices per square foot
  • Drying and shedding
Close-up of a thick wool rug pile

How Wool Rugs Are Cleaned

What a proper job involves, in order.

At a cleaning plant

  1. Step 1

    Inspection

    Construction and any dye or fiber concerns are recorded before cleaning.

  2. Step 2

    Thorough dusting

    Wool holds dry grit deep in the pile, so dusting removes the most damaging soil first.

  3. Step 3

    Wool-safe washing

    Mild, pH-appropriate chemistry protects the fiber and the dyes. Strong alkaline products damage wool.

  4. Step 4

    Rinse and extraction

    Residue is flushed out, then water is removed mechanically.

  5. Step 5

    Controlled drying

    Even drying prevents odor and keeps the rug lying flat.

  6. Step 6

    Grooming

    The pile is reset, and loose fibers from normal shedding are removed.

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What Wool Rug Cleaning Costs

ItemTypical range
Wool, Manhattan$5–$8 per sq ft
Wool, other boroughs$4–$7 per sq ft
Moth treatment$20–$50 per rug

A 9×12 wool rug is 108 sq ft: about $432–$756 outside Manhattan or $540–$864 in Manhattan. Typical pickup minimum: $150–$250. Ask whether pickup and delivery are included.

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What Affects the Price

  1. Size in square feet
  2. How much soil the pile is holding
  3. Hand-knotted versus machine-made construction
  4. Moth activity or previous damage
  5. Pet contamination

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  • Do you use wool-safe chemistry?
  • How is the rug dusted?
  • How long will drying take?
  • Do you offer moth treatment?

Ask every company to price the same scope in writing, then compare the all-in totals.

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Wool Rug Cleaning — FAQs

Why does my wool rug still shed?

New wool rugs shed loose fibers for months, and cleaning does not stop it. Professional grooming removes what is already loose, and shedding settles over time.

How often should a wool rug be cleaned?

Every 3–5 years in normal use, or every 1–2 years with pets, children or heavy traffic.

Is steam cleaning safe for wool?

Hot-water methods can be used with care, but wool needs mild, pH-appropriate chemistry and controlled drying. Ask what will be used before booking.