The art of rug care
since 1896

Whether your rug is an everyday centerpiece or a treasured heirloom, expert care makes all the difference.

Getting started

The oldest family-owned rug cleaning business in the United States

Selecting the right rug cleaning company is an important decision built on trust—a trust we have been earning for over a century.

Our story began in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, where the Iskyan family first established a standard for exceptional rug care. Today, we remain proudly family-owned and operated into our fourth generation, carrying forward that legacy to ensure every rug is properly cleaned, dried, and treated with historic expertise.
building by the road

A working legacy

Old-scholl standards
but modern equipment

Founded in 1896, Rug Renovating is the oldest rug cleaning company in the U.S. and a family-owned leader in rug restoration and refinishing.

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Heritage & scale

Evolving infrastructure across more than a century

At the height of the mid-century textile boom, our operations scaled to employ hundreds of specialized craftspeople working under one roof.

Progressively scaled up equipment, water processing, and custom drying rooms to accommodate millions of square feet of textiles over the decades.

Custom Drying Infrastructure

Massive Care Volume

Testimonials

Restoring brilliance to
every single fiber

Whether your rug is an everyday centerpiece or a treasured heirloom, expert care makes all the difference.

Over a century of trust from renowned brands

Our present

The nation’s leading
rug restoration center

Today, our 70,000 sq. ft. East Orange facility houses specialized Moore washing equipment, 120-pole automatic dry rooms, and stationary drying setups to care for 25,000+ rugs a year.

Powered by a team of over 60 dedicated experts, this 40,000-gallon daily operation ensures every rug receives master-level treatment.

Speaker on rug history at the ARC (2022).

Awarded by New York Magazine (2003)

Help & Guidance

Frequently asked questions
about our service

Find clear answers on our gentle hand-wash methods, safe organic solutions,
white-glove pickup, and master restoration.

When was Rug Renovating founded?

Rug Renovating was established in 1896 and has been family-owned and operated for generations. Its history reflects a longstanding commitment to professional rug cleaning, restoration, and fine textile preservation.

Is Rug Renovating a family-owned business?

Yes. Rug Renovating’s family-owned heritage is central to its identity, combining generations of experience with evolving methods of textile care.

What services has Rug Renovating specialized in throughout its history?

Rug Renovating has built its reputation around professional rug cleaning, repair, refinishing, and restoration. Today, the company also offers on-location carpet and upholstery care, protective treatments, and related textile services.

What makes Rug Renovating’s restoration expertise distinctive?

Our approach combines knowledge of traditional rug construction with specialized cleaning and restoration techniques. Each piece is evaluated individually, with an emphasis on preserving its appearance, materials, and structural integrity.

Where does Rug Renovating provide services?

Rug Renovating serves customers throughout its established service areas in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with additional service arrangements available by consultation.

White-glove care across
New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts

Home to the largest specialized rug care facility in the USA, with over 5 million fine textiles cleaned and restored

Exceptional service, made effortless

Greenwich

500 West Putnam Ave #400, Greenwich, CT 06830

New York City

12th Floor #A, 137 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001

Boston

808 Main Street, Winchester, MA 01890

Bogota

3 E Fort Lee Rd, Bogota, NJ 07603

Syosset

6800 Jericho Turnpike #120W, Syosset, NY 11791

Tarrytown

520 White Plains Rd #500, Tarrytown, NY 10591

Queens

14724 6th Ave, Queens, NY 11357

Long Island City

37-11 48th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101

More than cleaning — complete rug care

Tailored cleaning and structural restoration backed by decades of certified heritage expertise.

Professional Area Rug Cleaning

Wall-to-Wall Carpet Deep Cleaning

Master Rug Repair & Fringe Restoration

Fine Upholstery & Drapery Cleaning

Custom Rug Padding & Fiber Protection

Organic & Eco-Friendly Hand Washing

Color Bleed Correction & Dye Restoration