Silk Rug Cleaning in Springfield, VA
Silk rugs are delicate and valuable. We inspect each one, wash it gently, and tell you honestly what to expect before we start. $5.00 per square foot. No deposit.
Is this page for your rug?
Your rug is probably silk if it's:
- Labeled pure silk or a silk blend
- Fine and soft, with a glossy sheen that shifts color as you tilt it
- Hand-knotted with very fine detail, and often small to mid-size
- Bought as an investment piece or inherited
It's especially worth washing if:
- It's a treasured or valuable piece
- The sheen has dulled from dust and body oils
- It has a pet accident or odor
- You'd rather not risk cleaning it yourself
Heads up: many rugs sold as "silk" are actually viscose ("art silk" or "bamboo silk"). The two are cleaned very differently, and tags aren't always accurate. Send us a photo and we'll tell you which yours is.
Not sure what your rug is made of?
Send us a photo through the price calculator and we'll tell you. Other fibers have their own pages:
What it costs
Priced by length × width, with no extra charge for cleaning fringe. No deposit required — you get a written quote first, and you pay when the job is finished.
| Rug size | Approx. sq ft | Drop-off price |
|---|---|---|
| 3' x 5' | 15 | $75 |
| 4' x 6' | 24 | $120 |
| 5' x 8' | 40 | $200 |
| 6' x 9' | 54 | $270 |
| 8' x 10'Most common | 80 | $400 |
Pickup & delivery orders have a $250 minimum. Drop-off (by appointment) has no minimum — you pay straight per-square-foot pricing. Getting into a building, checking in, and moving equipment between our van and your unit takes extra time and effort, so all apartment and condo buildings have a $500 minimum for any service.
Pet urine & odor treatment
+$1.00/sq ft
100% guaranteed odor removal
If the odor is still there after cleaning, we re-wash it at no charge.
Example: 8' x 10' rug with pet urine & odor treatment is $480 total.
Learn about Rug Odor Treatment →Send more rugs, save more
- 10% off3 rugs
- 15% off4 rugs
- 22% off5+ rugs
Pickup & delivery only, taken off your rug cleaning total.
100% guaranteed odor removal
Odor gone, or we wash it again.
Add odor treatment to your wash (+$1.00/sqft) and we guarantee the smell is gone. After your rug is washed and dried, we check it. If any odor remains, we re-wash it at no charge. No arguing and no extra fees.
Checked before it goes back
Every treated rug is inspected after drying.
Free re-wash if odor remains
No charge, no hassle.
Any source
Pet accidents, spills, musty smells. Same flat +$1.00/sqft.
Should you clean it or replace it?
Clean it
If…
- It's valuable, handmade or sentimental
- A careful wash often brings the sheen back by removing the soil that dulls it
Think twice
If…
If it's actually viscose and inexpensive, or if the foundation is brittle or rotted.
Some silk rugs are too fragile to wash safely. If yours is one, we'll decline it and tell you at inspection instead of risking it.
How it works
Get your price
Use the calculator or call 703-232-6027. You'll get a confirmation email right away, with no surprises.
Pickup or drop-off
We pick up from your home, or you drop off by appointment at our Springfield facility (7653 Fullerton Rd, Suite G). Call or text 703-232-6027 to schedule.
We wash it
You get it back in 5 to 7 business days.
What we actually do to your rug
Check-in and inspection
Each rug is logged on its own line with photos, and any existing damage, stains or wear is noted before we touch it. We also check dye stability on every rug so we use the right products.
Dry dusting
Dry soil hides deep at the base of the pile. We remove it before water goes on, so you don't end up with muddy rinse water.
Wash
Your rug is washed on our raised rug wash floor, not spot-cleaned in place.
Rinse and extract
It's rinsed thoroughly and spun in our centrifuge, which pulls out most of the water so it dries faster and cleaner.
Climate-controlled drying
Rugs dry in our temperature-controlled drying room so they're completely dry when you get them back.
Final inspection and return
We check the results, then roll your rug and band it with shrink wrap. It comes back to you (or is ready for pickup) rolled and banded. We only wrap a rug fully for long-term storage.
Pickup or drop-off?
Pickup & delivery
- Best for
- Big or heavy rugs, or a busy schedule
- We come to you
- Yes
- Minimum
- $250 minimum
- Multi-rug discount
- 10% (3 rugs), 15% (4 rugs), 22% (5+ rugs)
- Service area
- Springfield, Burke, Fairfax, Alexandria, Lorton, Woodbridge
Drop-off
- Best for
- Small rugs, or keeping costs down
- We come to you
- No — you bring it to Springfield, by appointment
- Minimum
- No minimum
- Multi-rug discount
- Not available
- Drop-off location
- 7653 Fullerton Rd, Suite G, Springfield, VA 22153 (by appointment)
What cleaning will and won't do
Cleaning removes
- Dust and soil from the base
- Oils and dullness that dim the sheen
- Odor
- Many spills
Cleaning can't reverse
- Old water damage and rings
- Dye that's already unstable or faded by sun
- A brittle or rotted foundation
- Worn or thinning areas
- Holes
Between cleanings: Vacuum gently on low suction with no beater bar. Keep it out of direct sun and away from heavy furniture. Blot spills with a dry cloth and avoid water.
What customers say about their rugs
"Total Cleaning Services (TCS) did an outstanding job. I had family members visiting from out of town and needed two area rugs cleaned. With so much preparation, I completely forgot about the rugs. I reached out to TCS at the very last minute thinking it was too much of a last minute notice, but Matthew came through for me with flying colors. He cleaned the rugs and also removed hard stubborn stains that I believed would NEVER come out. His professionalism excellent, the price was great. His arrival and delivery times were exactly as he promised. GREAT SRRVICE!!!"
Bete' M.
Reviewed on Thumbtack
"We hired Matthew to clean two large area rugs that had not been cleaned in over 20 years. He could not have been more friendly or accommodating. We were very pleased with results and will absolutely hired him again when the need arises."
Denise S.
Reviewed on Thumbtack
"Matthew did a wonderful job with both of my rugs! They smelled terrible and now it smells fresh and looks brand new! Will be using him again in the future."
Minisha P.
Reviewed on Thumbtack
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Questions
How can I tell if my rug is real silk?
The tag isn't always reliable. Send us a photo or bring it in and we'll identify it, because it changes how we wash it.
Will washing hurt the sheen or colors?
Done gently, washing usually improves the sheen by removing dulling soil. We check dye stability on every rug so we use the right products, and we adjust if the colors bleed.
Can silk rugs get wet?
Real silk tolerates water better than viscose, but it's weaker when wet, so handling and drying matter. That's why we don't rush it and quote 5 to 7 business days.
Do you wash antique or hand-knotted silk?
Yes, after inspection. If washing isn't advisable, we'll say so.
What about an old stain?
Old stains may lighten but not fully disappear. We tell you what to expect before you decide.
Will you get pet urine out?
Yes. Add odor treatment (+$1.00/sqft) and we guarantee the smell is gone. After your rug is washed and dried, we check it. If any odor remains, we re-wash it at no charge. See Rug Odor Treatment.
How long will it take?
Standard turnaround is 5 to 7 business days.
More questions? Pickup and delivery, rescheduling, rug pads, damaged rugs and insurance are answered in ourrug cleaning FAQ.
Get your silk rug clean this week.
No deposit. Pay when it's done.
- You'll get a confirmation email right away — no surprises, just a scheduled visit.