I just got an estimate to professionally steam clean a 9 * 12 turkish area rug – the estimate was for $440 which seemed high to me, but I have no reference point – is this a reasonable price? I am located in New York City – Thanks!
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February 19th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
If you are looking to get an Oriental rug cleaned, you should be careful about the type of cleaning. Steam cleaning is too harsh for a rug of this type. The rug needs to be hand-washed with cold water and mild soap. Check with Oriental rug retailers to find a good place. Wall-to-wall cleaners may not be equipped to do these types of rugs (but they might say they are).
I’m not certain of NYC prices, but for a 9×12 in the DC area, we charge $235 for cleaning with pick up and delivery included.
February 19th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
I’ll go out on a limb here and guess that $440 is NOT high … first, it’s an Oriental … second, you are in NYC.
And … it’s a big rug!
Oriental rugs need to be handled with the utmost care. I would call around to several places for price quotes. I don’t actually have a point of reference, either … but I’m betting that (in your area, at least) you’ll find that the price you were given is well within ballpark range.
Did you buy the rug new? If so, call the retailer and ask for a recommendation. You may be able to get a break on the price for a “referral” from the rug seller.
If you bought the rug secondhand (or bought it mass-market … or don’t know where the rug originally came from) … you’re probably stuck paying top buck, but BE SURE to get the estimate in writing before you have any work done on the rug!