Job completed for Guilderland Anatolian Rug Cleaning and Restoration

Completion date: December 26, 2025

Location: Guilderland, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

This is an example of a classic Anatolian rug. The rug
is densely knotted but the fringe and binding was completely worn and
unraveling. The field of the rug was in amazing condition and therefore
required no work such as reweaving...however given the fringe and binding act
like a frame of the rug if they continued to unravel further they would eat
into the field of the rug causing it to become prohibitively expensive to fix.

The rug has a classic hexagonal motif characteristic of the Anatolian (Turkish Rugs) of that era.

Solutions provided:

Jafri Rug Cleaning and Repair restored this rug to its original condition by doing the following:

Inspection & Dye Testing

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  Identify wool quality, age, and weave

  
  


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  Test for colorfastness (critical with natural dyes)

  
  


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  Check for wear, fringe damage, or old repairs

Dry Soil Removal

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  Rug is mechanically dusted or gently beaten

  
  


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  Removes deep grit that cuts wool fibers over time

Gentle Pre-Treatment

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  Wool-safe, pH-balanced detergents

  
  


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  Spot treatment for stains and odors

  
  


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  No alkaline cleaners or harsh chemicals

Hand Washing (Never Steam Cleaned)

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  Washed by hand, not with carpet machines

  
  


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  Cold to cool water only

  
  


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  Light brushing with the pile direction

  
  


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  Extra care for borders and fringe

Thorough Rinsing

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  Multiple rinses until water runs clear

  
  


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  Prevents soap residue and rapid re-soiling

Controlled Water Extraction

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  Excess moisture removed gently

  
  


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  Rug is never wrung or twisted

Climate-Controlled Drying

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  Dried flat or properly suspended

  
  


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  Temperature and airflow controlled

  
  


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  Prevents:

  
  
  
  
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    Shrinkage

    
    
  
  
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    Dye bleeding

    
    
  
  
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    Mildew

Grooming & Final Inspection

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  Wool pile aligned and softened

  
  


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  Fringe cleaned and straightened

  
  


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  Final quality check before return