Professional Rug Cleaning
in Chichester
Specialist cleaning for all rug types — Persian, wool, synthetic, flatweave and antique. Delicate care that protects colours and extends the life of your rug. West Sussex and Hampshire.
Why Your Rugs Need Specialist Cleaning
Rugs are beautiful additions to any home, but they're also highly effective dirt traps. As a focal point for foot traffic, rugs accumulate soil, dust, allergens and bacteria deep within their fibres — often far more than wall-to-wall carpet. Regular vacuuming removes surface debris, but it can't reach the deep-down grime that builds up over time.
Rug cleaning requires a more careful approach than standard carpet cleaning. Different rug materials — wool, silk, cotton, jute, polypropylene — each have their own characteristics and react differently to water, heat and cleaning agents. Persian and hand-knotted rugs are particularly susceptible to colour bleeding and pile distortion if cleaned incorrectly.
Viesturs at Chichester Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning has extensive experience with all rug types. Before touching any rug, he assesses the fibre content, construction and dye stability to ensure the safest, most effective cleaning method is used. Customers across Chichester and West Sussex regularly trust us with their most treasured rugs.
Before & After
Delicate Care for Your Precious Rugs
Every rug is treated as an individual — never a one-size-fits-all approach.
Dye Stability Testing
Before cleaning any rug, we perform a dye-stability test to check for colour bleed risk — especially important for hand-knotted, naturally dyed and vintage pieces.
Fibre-Safe Products
We select pH-neutral, wool-safe cleaning solutions where required — protecting natural fibres from harsh chemicals that could cause shrinkage, felting or colour change.
Odour & Stain Removal
Stubborn stains and persistent odours (including pet urine) are pre-treated with specialist enzyme solutions that break down the contamination at a molecular level.
In-Home Service
No need to roll up and transport your rug. We clean most rugs in situ at your property in Chichester or across West Sussex — convenient, fast and fuss-free.
Fringe Care
Rug fringes are often the first casualty of amateur cleaning. We take special care with fringe cleaning and detangling to maintain the rug's original appearance.
Honest Advice
If a stain is permanent or a rug needs specialist restoration rather than cleaning, we'll tell you honestly rather than take your money for a result we can't deliver.
How We Clean Your Rug
A careful, methodical process designed around your specific rug type.
Assessment
We inspect fibre type, construction, dye stability and soiling level. We identify any problem areas like stains, odours or fringe damage before starting.
Pre-Vacuum
Thorough dry vacuuming removes loose soil, pet hair and debris from both sides of the rug before any wet cleaning begins.
Specialist Cleaning
We apply the most appropriate method — hot water extraction, low-moisture cleaning or dry treatment — depending on the rug's requirements.
Rinse, Groom & Dry
Any residue is thoroughly rinsed out. The pile is groomed to restore its original direction, and we advise on optimal drying to prevent mould.
What Our Customers Say
"Viesturs cleaned my large Persian rug beautifully. I was nervous about the colours running, but he tested it first and was very reassuring. The rug came up looking incredible — brighter colours, no odour."
"My wool rug had a red wine stain for months — I'd given up on it. Viesturs removed it completely. He was careful, tidy and the rug dried within a few hours. Absolutely brilliant."
"Had two rugs cleaned — a shaggy rug and a vintage Turkish piece. Both came out perfectly. He clearly knows what he's doing with delicate fibres. Would recommend to anyone in the Chichester area."
Rug Cleaning Questions Answered
Yes. Delicate and antique rugs require specialist handling, which is exactly what we provide. We use gentler cleaning solutions and lower pressure to protect dyes and fibres. We assess each rug individually before selecting the appropriate method.
We clean most rugs in situ at your home in Chichester or West Sussex — no need to move them. For very large or heavily soiled rugs that benefit from a more thorough process, we can discuss collection options.
This is a common concern, especially with hand-knotted and naturally dyed rugs. We always perform a dye-stability test before cleaning to check for any colour bleeding risk. We then choose the safest method and products to protect the rug's original colours.
Absolutely. Rugs can trap pet odours, moisture and mildew over time. Our deep cleaning process removes the source of the smell rather than masking it, and we can apply a deodorising treatment for persistent cases.
Most rugs are cleaned in 1–2 hours on-site. Drying time depends on the rug's thickness and construction — flatweave rugs dry quickly (1–2 hours), while thick pile rugs may take 3–5 hours. We'll advise you on expected drying time before we leave.
Get a Free Rug Cleaning Quote
WhatsApp us a photo of your rug for a fast, no-obligation quote. Based in Chichester, covering West Sussex and Hampshire.
Areas We Serve for Rug Cleaning
Based in Chichester — covering West Sussex and into Hampshire.