Job completed for Patterson Wool Rug Cleaning and Repair

Completion date: January 12, 2026

Location: Patterson, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

This is an example of a rug that experienced flood damage. The rug has discoloration and requires color restoration. The rug itself is also very brittle from the water damage as it dried for several days without any treatment. Based on Jafri Rug cleaners expertise they will treat the following sections of the rug destroyed by the water damage:

The first image shows the variance in green dye lots now reflected in the rug requiring the rug to be soaked in a tub of cold water and solution, dried in the climate controlled drying room, then dusted thoroughly to remove all allergens, then finally olive oil shampoo is applied to the rug.

Additionally, other sections of the rug will require work including the edging where the water caused the wool to unravel and the fringe which caused the fringe to fray

Solutions provided:

Restoring a rug such as this which is so large and has experienced a great
deal of damage requires the following:

Pre-Repair Cleaning

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  A deep cleaning is performed before repairs to remove dirt,
  oils, and debris that interfere with repair work.
  


• Includes:




• Dusting (front and back)


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  Gentle hand washing with pH-neutral detergents so as not to erode the
  fibers of the rug
  


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  Rinsing and drying in a temperature-controlled environment
  

Structural Repairs

These are the most critical to maintain rug integrity:

a. Edge Repair (Overcasting or Binding)

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  Rewrap or rebind fraying edges to prevent unraveling.
  


• Uses matching wool or cotton thread.


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  Restores tension and keeps the weft and warp from separating.
  

b. Fringe Repair or Replacement

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  Stabilizes or reconstructs the fringe (often the warp threads).
  


• May involve:




• Tying off loose fringe


• Sewing in new fringe sections


• Weaving new fringes into the foundation

c. Hole or Tear Repair

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  Small holes: patched and reinforced from the back.
  


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  Larger holes or tears: require reweaving the foundation
  (warp and weft), then tying new knots to match the original pattern.
  

4. Pile Reweaving / Pattern Reconstruction

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  Rebuilds worn or missing areas by hand-knotting new wool or silk into the
  structure.
  


• Requires:




• Color-matching wool (often hand-dyed)


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  Matching the knot density, knot type (Turkish or
  Persian), and pattern
  




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  Done by experienced weavers to ensure seamless blending with the original
  design.
  

5. Color Restoration

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  In areas where colors have faded or bled, restorers may:
  




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  Touch up color with textile-safe dyes where there is already wool shown in
  the pile but requires blending of color for consistency in the rug's
  colors
  


• Avoid painting, which can damage fibers over time

6. Shearing & Grooming

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  After repairs, the pile is carefully sheared to match surrounding areas.
  


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  Helps ensure a consistent pile height and finish.
  


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  Brushing aligns the nap and improves visual consistency.
  

7. Blocking & Reshaping

• If the rug is warped or misshapen:




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  It's dampened and laid flat under weight or pinned.
  


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  Dried under tension to restore its original shape and prevent buckling.
  

8. Final Cleaning & Inspection

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  A final surface clean removes any dust or fibers from the repair.
  


• Inspection ensures:




• Seamless repairs


• Color and texture matches


• Edges are secure and the rug lies flat