Job completed for Berne Shag Rug Cleaning and Repair

Completion date: December 26, 2025

Location: Berne, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

This customer had not cleaned their shag rug for many years and this rug had deep filth and mud in the fibers of the rug

Jafri Rug restoration was the only full service that could deep clean this rug. This is not the same as cleaning wall to wall carpet

Given the extent of the damage, Jafri Rugs had to assess the best way to organically clean the rug

Since there was a great deal of encrusted mold on the pile of the rug, following the cleaning Jafri Rug cleaners will shear the pile about an inch so that the rug's true colors show bringing back the original condition of the rug

Solutions provided:

Jafri Rug Cleaning cleaned this rug by doing the following:

Pre-Inspection & Fiber Testing

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  Identify fiber type (wool, synthetic, silk, shag, etc.)

  
  


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  Check for colorfastness, damage, odors, and stains

  
  


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  Determine the safest cleaning method

Mechanical Dusting

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  Rug is placed in a dusting machine

  
  


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  Vibrates and beats the rug to remove dry soil, sand, pet hair

  
  


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  Removes dirt that vacuums cannot reach (especially important for shag rugs)

Pre-Treatment

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  Specialized solutions applied for:

  
  
  
  
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    Stains

    
    
  
  
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    Pet odors

    
    
  
  
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    High-traffic areas

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Gentle, fiber-safe products only

Controlled Washing

Method depends on rug type:

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  Shag & wool rugs: low-pressure hand washing

  
  


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  Synthetic rugs: full immersion wash when safe

  
  

Uses:

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  Cold or lukewarm water

  
  


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  Mild, pH-balanced detergents

  
  


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  No harsh agitation or steam

  
  

No rotary brushes that could damage shag fibers

Rinsing & Water Extraction

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  Thorough rinse to remove all residue

  
  


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  Powerful extraction removes excess moisture

  
  


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  Prevents soap buildup and re-soiling

Climate-Controlled Drying

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  Rugs dried flat or hung properly

  
  


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  Temperature and airflow controlled

  
  


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  Prevents:

  
  
  
  
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    Mold

    
    
  
  
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    Shrinkage

    
    
  
  
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    Color bleeding

    
    
  
  
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    Fiber distortion

Grooming & Finishing

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  Shag fibers are lifted and groomed

  
  


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  Fringe (if present) cleaned and aligned

  
  


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  Final inspection for quality and cleanliness

Why This Process Works Well for Shag Rugs

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  Removes deep debris without tangling fibers

  
  


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  Avoids heat and aggressive brushing

  
  


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  Restores softness and loft

  
  


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  Extends rug lifespan