Oriental & Area Rug Cleaning and Repair in North Easton

Jafri Oriental Rugs has serviced Warren County for over 45 years The third  image shows the rug completely restored Jafri Rug Restoration fixed this rug by applying its professional museum-quality antique rug cleaning process step-by-step: 1. Inspection & Documentation
A specialist first examines the rug to determine:
Age, origin, weave style

Fiber type (wool, silk, cotton foundation, etc.)

Dye stability (natural vegetable dyes vs synthetic dyes)

Fragile areas: worn patches, dry rot, loose fringe, holes, moth damage

Previous repairs or color touch-ups


Why it matters: Antique rugs often have unstable dyes and delicate foundations. The cleaning process is tailored based on the following factors: fabric, type of dye used, age of rug
2. Dry Soil Removal (Dusting)
This is one of the most important steps. Gentle vibrating dusting machines

Air dusting / compressed air

This removes the following:

Packed dust

Sand/grit

Allergens

Moth larvae and eggs


Why it matters: Up to 70% of soil in antique rugs is dry particulate that tears fibers if washed without dusting. 3. Colorfastness Testing
Before any washing:

Each dye color (reds, blues, greens, blacks) is tested with water and mild detergent.

If dyes are unstable, cleaners apply dye stabilizers or choose a dry-cleaning or low-moisture method.


Why it matters: Natural dyes can bleed or fade; this prevents damage. 4. Specialty Hand Wash (Traditional Bath)
Most high-end cleaners wash antique rugs by hand, never by machine.
Steps:
Rug is submerged in a cool-water wash pit.

Olive oil wool-safe shampoo from Italy is gently applied, no harsh chemicals are applied as that can cause color run/color bleeding

Both sides of the rug are cleaned using soft brushes or hand tools.

Water is circulated to remove embedded dirt.



5. Rinse & Water Extraction

Thorough rinsing removes soap residue that can attract dirt later.

Water extraction is done by rolling, squeegeeing, or suction tools.

No high-heat drying (which can shrink wool or warp foundations). 6. Controlled Drying
Antique rugs are dried:

In climate-controlled rooms with proper airflow


Drying can take 24–48+ hours depending on the rug’s age and thickness. 7. Grooming & Fringe Care
After cleaning:

Rug pile is brushed in its natural direction going the grain and fibers of the rug

Fringe is hand-cleaned and straightened out with a comb

8. Repairs or Restoration


Reweaving worn areas 

Edge/selvage reinforcement

Fringe repair or replacement

Moth damage treatment

Color restoration is used where actual dye and New Zealand worsted wool is used to bring back the original condition of the rug 9. Final Inspection
The rug is checked for:

Even pile direction

Clean fringe

No soap residue

No odor

Proper color stability

Smooth, flat drying Why Antique Rugs Need Special Care?
Antique rugs are different because:

Natural vegetable dyes can bleed

Wool fibers become brittle with age

Cotton foundations shrink easily

Hand-knotted structure can loosen

Value (sometimes thousands of dollars) depends on condition


Machine carpet cleaning or steam cleaning can destroy antique rugs.

Flood-Damaged Rug Repair & Restoration

Flooding can weaken a rug's foundation, damage fringe, affect the edges, or cause areas of the rug to become structurally unstable.

After cleaning and drying, Jafri can evaluate whether additional restoration is necessary.

Depending on the damage, restoration may include:

• Hand reweaving
• Hole and tear repair
• Foundation stabilization
• Fringe repair or replacement
• Edge and binding repair
• Color correction
• Structural reinforcement

These services allow cleaning and restoration to be addressed as part of the same rug-care process.

Flood Damage to Antique Rugs

Antique and semi-antique rugs require particular care after water exposure. Older fibers and foundations may already have areas of weakness before flooding occurs.

Jafri evaluates antique rugs individually to determine the extent of water damage and whether cleaning, drying, reweaving, fringe repair, foundation restoration, or color correction is appropriate.

The goal is to address the water damage while respecting the rug's original construction and craftsmanship.

Persian Rug Flood Damage Restoration

Persian rugs affected by flooding may require more than standard cleaning.

Jafri's flood restoration services can address:

Water extraction → contaminant removal → specialized washing → odor treatment → controlled drying → structural inspection → repair and restoration.

This comprehensive approach can be used for Persian, Oriental, antique, wool, silk, and other handmade rugs.

Our Flood Damage Rug Cleaning Process

1. Emergency Assessment

The rug is inspected to determine the water source, saturation level, fiber type, dye stability, contamination, and structural condition.

2. Water Extraction

Excess water is removed as quickly as possible to begin reducing moisture-related damage.

3. Dust & Debris Removal

Mud, silt, sand, dirt, and other flood contaminants are removed before washing.

4. Specialized Hand Washing

The rug is carefully washed using cleaning methods appropriate for its fibers, dyes, construction, and condition.

5. Odor & Contaminant Treatment

When necessary, specialized deodorizing and sanitizing treatments are performed.

6. Controlled Drying

The rug is thoroughly dried in a controlled environment to help prevent additional moisture-related problems.

7. Repair & Restoration

The dried rug is evaluated for structural damage. Reweaving, fringe repair, binding repair, foundation stabilization, or color correction may be performed when necessary.

8. Final Inspection

The rug receives a final inspection to evaluate cleaning, drying, odor, color, and structural condition before it is returned.

Why Choose Jafri Rugs for Flood Damage Rug Cleaning?

Flood-damaged rugs require specialized knowledge because cleaning alone may not address damage to the rug's foundation, fringe, dyes, or fibers.

Jafri Rugs provides both professional rug cleaning and artisan repair/restoration, allowing water-damaged rugs to be evaluated from both a cleaning and structural perspective.

Our services include:

• Flood damage rug cleaning
• Water damage rug cleaning
• Persian rug cleaning
• Oriental rug cleaning
• Antique rug cleaning
• Mold and mildew treatment
• Odor treatment
• Water extraction
• Controlled drying
• Reweaving
• Fringe repair
• Foundation repair
• Color correction

Flood Damage Rug Cleaning in Albany & Upstate New York

Jafri Rugs serves customers throughout Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga, the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and surrounding Upstate New York communities.

If your Persian, Oriental, antique, wool, or silk rug has been affected by a flood, plumbing leak, burst pipe, or other water event, prompt professional evaluation is recommended.

Schedule Flood Damage Rug Cleaning Today

Has your rug been damaged by flooding or water? Don't wait for the rug to dry on its own.

Contact Jafri Rugs for a professional evaluation of your water-damaged rug. Our team can assess the condition of the rug and determine whether specialized cleaning, drying, repair, or restoration is appropriate.

Jafri Oriental Rugs
116 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
518-750-6282

Free pickup and delivery are available for rug cleaning and repair services.

Serving Albany, the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Upstate New York.

Call Jafri Rugs today for professional flood damage rug cleaning and restoration.

This is an example of a Lavar Kerman timeless masterpiece rug made in Iran. This rug is no longer able to be produced on the loom. It is over a century old. A rug of this quality comes from the finest weavers of Iran from the town of Lavar but the rug had enormous wear and was destroyed in numerous areas. This type of work can only be performed by hand and Jafri Rug's weavers are skilled artisans who understand the curvilinear characteristics of the rug and can reweave into the wool without making the rug look new. The time to restore this rug took approx 6 months.

Picture 1 shows the pre-restoration work where the rug was showing as worn and the fringe and binding was unraveling and the color was faded.

Picture 2 shows the post-restoration work where the rug was completely rewoven and color restoration was treated on the rug.

Jafri Rug restoration repaired this rug by doing the following:

Pre-Repair Cleaning

• A deep cleaning is performed before repairs to remove dirt, oils, and debris that interfere with repair work.
• Includes:
• Dusting (front and back)
• Gentle hand washing with pH-neutral detergents
• 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)

• Rewrap or rebind fraying edges to prevent unraveling.
• Uses matching wool or cotton thread.
• Restores tension and keeps the weft and warp from separating.

b. Fringe Repair or Replacement

• 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

• Small holes: patched and reinforced from the back.
• 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

• Rebuilds worn or missing areas by hand-knotting new wool or silk into the structure.
• Requires:
• Color-matching wool (often hand-dyed)
• Matching the knot density, knot type (Turkish or Persian), and pattern
• Done by experienced weavers to ensure seamless blending with the original design.

5. Color Restoration

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

• After repairs, the pile is carefully sheared to match surrounding areas.
• Helps ensure a consistent pile height and finish.
• Brushing aligns the nap and improves visual consistency.

 7. Blocking & Reshaping

• If the rug is warped or misshapen:
• It’s dampened and laid flat under weight or pinned.
• Dried under tension to restore its original shape and prevent buckling.

8. Final Cleaning & Inspection

• 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