Kempt & StoneWool and Silk Rug Submersion Wash
A dedicated off-site wash for Persian, Turkish, Afghan, and high-twist British wool rugs. We gently dislodge dried grit from deep within the foundation, wash the pile in soft water, and dry the textile in a ventilated drying room. The weave returns supple, free from compacted dust and fibre stiffness.
What is included
- ✓Pre-wash dry particulate removal with harmonic vibration
- ✓Dye migration test under wet and warm conditions
- ✓Total immersion cold-water bath with plant-based soaps
- ✓Gentle paddle agitation along the grain of the pile
- ✓Clear rinse to extract every trace of surfactant
- ✓Woven fringe detailing and flat temperature-controlled drying
Request a direct estimate
Send us a note about your surfaces: we review your details and phone you back to discuss the work.
Our craftsmanship commitment
We do not leave until we have walked the finished surface with you in good daylight. If any detail agreed in your scope does not meet the standard, we stay or return within three days to adjust it at no charge. Pricing & payment
Why our approach works
Full submersion wash, controlled dust beating, and flat drying for heirloom textiles.
Protects warp and weft
Removing sharp quartz dust stops the internal threads from shearing under everyday footsteps.
True colour clarity
Submersion clears away the grey film that household vacuums leave pressed against the pile base.
Residue-free softness
Because we rinse with copious soft water, the wool dries soft instead of crunchy or sticky.
Questions about this service
Do you clean the rugs on my living room floor?
No, hand-knotted rugs need full water flushing and dedicated drying grids, so we collect and wash them in our workshop.
How do you avoid dye bleeding on antique rugs?
We test every colour group with warm water and wool detergent, and use acidic stabilisers if any fugitive dye is detected.
What is the typical turnaround time?
Most rugs take between seven and ten working days to allow complete, unhurried air drying.
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Notes from our clients
The team treated our oiled oak flooring and hand-knotted wool hallway runner. They worked at a calm pace with pure vegetable soap and low-moisture steam. The rooms simply smelled fresh without any chemical sting.
Arthur P., London, GBAlistair arrived exactly at nine in the morning, placed canvas runners over our hall tiles, and lifted coffee marks from our linen armchairs. Settle payment by bank transfer after walking through each room.
Eleanor W., Bristol, GBWe use them for our Bath stone entry hall and dining room carpets. Honest guidance on what deep historic patina should remain and what could be lifted gently. Quiet machinery throughout.
Giles T., Bath, GBLet us look at your surfaces together
Share a brief note about your floor, textile, or fireplace, and we will get back to you with advice and an initial estimate. We usually return messages within four hours during the working week.