Wool Rug Cleaning in Springfield, VA
Wool holds a lot of dirt and needs gentle handling. We dust it first, wash it with care, and dry it completely before it comes home. $3.00 per square foot. No deposit.
Is this page for your rug?
Your rug is probably wool if it's:
- Labeled wool or a wool blend (a wool blend is handled as wool)
- Soft and slightly springy, with a natural, matte look
- Heavy for its size, and it holds its shape when you lift a corner
- Hand-tufted or hand-knotted, or bought from a rug store or designer
It's especially worth washing if:
- It's in a high-traffic spot like a living room, hallway or entry
- You have pets or kids, or it smells musty when the air is humid
- It's been years since a professional cleaning
- It's going into storage for the season (clean wool is less attractive to moths)
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.
This price is for machine-made wool. Hand-knotted wool is $6.00/sqft.
| Rug size | Approx. sq ft | Drop-off price |
|---|---|---|
| 5' x 8' | 40 | $120 |
| 6' x 9' | 54 | $162 |
| 8' x 10'Most common | 80 | $240 |
| 9' x 12' | 108 | $324 |
| 10' x 14' | 140 | $420 |
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 $320 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?
Wool rugs last for decades and cost real money to replace, so cleaning is usually worth it. An 8' x 10' wash runs about $240.
Clean it
If…
- It's a quality rug
- It's sentimental or custom
- It cost more than the wash
- The problem is odor or ground-in soil
Consider replacing
If…
If it's worn through to the backing or has moth holes. Washing can't repair either. Send us a photo and we'll tell you honestly.
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 3 to 5 business days (5 to 7 for hand-knotted wool).
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 hold it with a few 5 inch bands of shrink wrap, so it comes back to you rolled up and ready to unroll. The entire rug isn't wrapped, so it can breathe. Rugs going into long-term storage get breathable Tyvek.
Pickup or drop-off?
Pickup & delivery
- Best for
- Big or heavy rugs, or a busy schedule
- We come to you
- Yes
- Minimum
- $250 minimum ($500 in an apartment or condo building)
- Rug pads
- Rug pads can be added to any rug cleaning or booked on their own, as a pad-only pickup or drop-off.
- Furniture on the rug
- We move it and put it back. How to prepare
- 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). Get directions (opens in a new tab)
What cleaning will and won't do
Cleaning removes
- Ground-in soil and grit
- Allergens
- Pet odor
- Most spills and stains
- The dullness that comes from dirt in the pile
Cleaning can't reverse
- Moth damage
- Sun fading
- Dye that has already bled or changed from pet urine
- Worn-through pile
- Permanent stains
Between cleanings: Vacuum regularly with suction only, since beater bars can pull and fuzz wool. Rotate the rug now and then to even out wear and sun. Blot spills, don't rub, and avoid household carpet-cleaning products. Shedding is normal, especially on newer rugs.
What customers say about their rugs
"Total Cleaning Service provided the best customer service, over all value for cleaning two large area rugs and runner. The company was prompt in responding to my service request, and provided the best quote than their competitors. They are truly a full service company, offering free pickup, delivery and rug placements. Total Cleaning Service was able to complete the service in no time while competitors were quoting 3 weeks. The quality of their work is amazing. My husband inherited the rugs that has never been professionally cleaned since it was laid in their family home 38+ years ago. The rugs came back like they were brand new. They were unrecognizable! The plushness of the rug pile is amazing; the colors popped, and they were able to remove stains that were on the dining room rug (1st photo). My husband and I highly recommend Total Cleaning Services for the quality of their work, professionalism, customer service, and best overall value."
Betho Vogelsinger
Reviewed on Google
"I was so appreciative of him being prompt with arriving with my rug for a "routine cleaning". I messaged him and was able to get it picked up the next day, and dropped back off 2 days after. The rug looks so much better now. Thanks so much!"
Rebekah S.
Reviewed on Thumbtack
"Matthew saved our pottery barn rug from a dog who got extremely sick all over it, then to try to clean it we made it worse and ended up putting it outside where it got snowed on. it was HOPELESS and honestly we didn't have high hopes for it. but within just a few days i got a call back that the rug was finished. matthew brought it back and it looked amazing, brand new! also the pick up and delivery service helps so much. would deff recommend if you're looking to get your rug cleaned!"
Francesca Rossi
Reviewed on Google
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Questions
Will my wool rug shrink or the colors run?
Wool can shrink or bleed if it's handled wrong, with too much heat, harsh products or rough scrubbing. That's why we wash gently, and we check dye stability on every rug so we use the right products. If the colors bleed, we adjust.
Why does wool smell when it's wet?
Natural wool can smell earthy when damp. It goes away once the rug is fully dry, and we dry every rug completely in our drying room.
Is shedding normal?
Yes. Loose fibers come off wool rugs, especially new ones, and vacuuming helps. It doesn't mean the rug is failing.
Will washing help with moths?
A clean rug is less attractive to moths, especially in storage, because dirt and body oils are what they feed on. If you already have moth damage, washing can't repair it. See Rug & Cushion Storage.
Can wool rugs be steam cleaned?
Heat and steam on your floor can damage wool and leave it damp for days. Washing and drying at our facility avoids both.
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 3 to 5 business days (5 to 7 for hand-knotted wool). Need it sooner? Expedited service (1 to 2 business days) is $75 per rug for machine-made wool. Expedited service is not available for delicate fibers.
More questions? Pickup and delivery, rescheduling, rug pads, damaged rugs and insurance are answered in ourrug cleaning FAQ.
Get your wool rug clean this week.
No deposit. Pay when it's done.
Rug drop-off: 7653 Fullerton Rd, Suite G, Springfield, VA 22153Get directionsBy appointment: call or text 703-232-6027
- You'll get a confirmation email right away. No surprises, just a scheduled visit.