Oriental and Area Rug Cleaning and Rug Repair in Fairbanks Ranch, CA

This Fairbanks Ranch project involved an Oriental rug and an area rug that had been kept in storage during a home renovation. When the rugs were unrolled months later, the homeowner noticed thinning areas, small holes, and loose fibers. Closer inspection revealed classic moth damage, which often goes unnoticed until rugs are disturbed after long periods of storage.

Rug Cleaning and Repair Services in Fairbanks Ranch, CA

Moths are drawn to rugs that contain natural fibers, especially when rugs are stored without proper protection. The damage was concentrated in darker, undisturbed sections where larvae had fed on the wool. Before any repair work could begin, the rugs needed to be fully cleaned to remove remaining contaminants and prevent future infestation.

Cleaning and Moth Damage Repair Process

We started with a thorough cleaning to flush out dust, larvae residue, and attractants left behind during storage. Once clean, our repair team stabilized the affected areas through hand reweaving, knot replacement, and foundation reinforcement. All repairs were matched carefully to the original fibers and pattern to maintain authenticity.

Results

The rugs were returned clean, structurally sound, and visually restored. The repaired areas blended naturally, and the homeowner was relieved to save rugs they feared were permanently damaged.