Persian 8×10 Wool Rug Cleaning in West Linn, OR
A heavily soiled, matted hand-knotted Persian-style wool rug from a West Linn home with kids, pets and tracked-in mud was dry-dusted, immersion washed and returned home.
The Result in Four Lines
- The rug
- Hand-knotted Persian-style 8×10 wool rug from a West Linn, OR home.
- The problem
- Years of kids, pets, tracked-in mud and Oregon’s damp climate left the rug heavily soiled and matted, with dull color.
- What we did
- Dye tested, dry soil removed, then washed by full immersion with a mild, pH-balanced cleanser and dried in a monitored room.
- The result
- The pile looks cleaner and less matted, and the colors and pattern show more clearly. Compare the photos below.
Before & After
The same Persian-style wool rug before cleaning and after it was washed and dried.
What to notice
- Compare the color and the pattern in the two photos.
- The before photo shows mud and debris packed into the pile.
- Look at how much less matted the pile looks after washing.
Detail photos
The Situation
This hand-knotted Persian-style wool rug had spent years in a busy West Linn home. Kids, pets, tracked-in mud and the damp Pacific Northwest climate had left it heavily soiled and matted, and its colors had gone dull. Mud and grit are tough on wool because the soil sits deep in the pile and weighs it down, so a vacuum alone could not bring it back.
What We Found
The before photos show the mud, dirt and debris packed into the pile, including a close-up of the soil. Persian rugs react to water differently than machine-made rugs, so we tested the dyes before any washing and chose a gentle, pH-balanced approach for the wool.
How We Cleaned This Wool Persian Rug
- 1
Pickup and dye testing
We picked the rug up and tested its dyes before any wet treatment, because dyes in a Persian rug can run.
- 2
Dry soil removal
Dry dust extraction pulled the dry mud, grit and debris out of the dense wool pile before water was used.
- 3
Full immersion wash and rinse
The rug was washed by full immersion with a mild, pH-balanced cleanser that is safe for wool, then rinsed with fresh water.
- 4
Extraction and monitored drying
Excess water was extracted and the rug dried in our temperature and humidity-monitored room.
- 5
Finishing and delivery
The fringe was hand-washed, the pile was groomed, and the rug was delivered back to the home.
The Result
After dry soil removal, an immersion wash and monitored drying, the rug came back with cleaner, brighter color and a clearer pattern, and the pile was less matted. Results depend on a rug’s age, dyes and wear, which is why we inspect and test first. The rug was delivered back to the West Linn home.
Care Tips for This Kind of Rug
- For mud, let it dry first, then vacuum up the loose soil with suction only before treating any remaining spots.
- Vacuum hand-knotted rugs without a beater bar and keep the vacuum off the fringe.
- Plan a professional wash about every 2 years, or every 12 to 18 months with kids, pets or an entry rug.
About this write-up: The photos and the cleaning are real. We do not publish the customer’s name or address.
Questions About This Project
Can you clean a hand-knotted Persian wool rug?
Yes. We inspect the rug, test the dyes and wash it by full immersion with a mild, pH-balanced cleanser. If a dye is unstable, we tell you before we go further.
How much does it cost to clean an 8×10 Persian wool rug?
An 8×10 rug is 80 square feet. Wool and hand-knotted rugs are $4.00 to $4.50 per square foot, so about $320 to $360. Your final price is confirmed after inspection, and pickup and delivery are free within 35 miles.
Can mud be washed out of a wool rug?
Often, yes. We remove the dry soil first, then wash by immersion so the dirt rinses out of the pile. Results depend on the rug’s dyes, age and wear.
Do you pick up rugs in West Linn?
Yes. Pickup and delivery are free in West Linn (ZIP code 97068), which is inside our 35-mile free zone.
Photos and details are from a real Benchmark project. Last updated October 30, 2026.
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