Rug Cleaning & Repair in Sandwich, MA

At The Knotting Company, we hand-wash and repair fine rugs the way they were made — by hand, with time-honored techniques instead of machines. Whether your Persian rug needs deep cleaning, your antique Oriental rug has a moth hole, or your stair runner has a fraying edge, our Sandwich, MA workshop restores rugs without compromising the fibers, dyes, or craftsmanship that make them valuable.

We serve Sandwich, Mashpee, Falmouth, Osterville, Plymouth, and all of Cape Cod with free pickup and delivery.

Why Hand-Wash Rug Cleaning Matters

Machine washing, steam cleaning, and rotary shampooing can permanently damage hand-knotted rugs — breaking down natural dyes, weakening the foundation, and causing fringe and edge unraveling. A hand-knotted wool or silk rug is a woven work of art, often decades old, and it needs to be treated like one.

Our hand-washing process includes:

• Inspection— we assess fiber type (wool, silk, cotton, sisal), dye stability, weave density, and existing damage before any cleaning begins
• Dust extraction— deep vibration and controlled rinsing to remove embedded soil that vacuuming can’t reach
• Hand-washing— gentle, pH-balanced cleaning solutions applied and worked in by hand
• Natural drying— rugs are dried flat and evenly to prevent shrinkage, browning, or color bleed
• Final grooming— pile is brushed and fringe is cleaned and straightened

Rug Repair & Restoration Services

Before you throw out a damaged rug, have us take a look — most damage is repairable, and repair almost always costs less than replacement for a quality hand-knotted piece. Our repair services include:

• Fringe repair and replacement
• Edge and selvage binding(re-wrapping worn or unraveling edges)
• Reweavingfor moth damage, tears, or worn patches
• Color restorationfor sun-faded or water-damaged areas
• Padding replacementand structural backing repair
• Pet damage and stain repair

Cape Cod’s Climate Makes Rug Care Different

Coastal humidity, salt air, and sand affect wool and natural-fiber rugs differently than an inland home. Sisal and seagrass rugs are especially prone to moisture damage on Cape Cod, and we tailor our cleaning approach to the fiber and the home’s environment — something a national carpet-cleaning chain won’t account for.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a hand-knotted rug be professionally cleaned?

 Most hand-knotted wool rugs should be professionally hand-washed every 1–3 years, depending on foot traffic, pets, and whether the rug is in a high-humidity room. Rugs in entryways or homes with pets typically need cleaning annually.

Can a moth-damaged rug be repaired?

 Yes. Moth damage can almost always be repaired through reweaving, where our team rebuilds the missing pile and foundation to match the rug’s original pattern and knot density. The rug should be professionally cleaned first to remove any remaining larvae or eggs.

How much does rug cleaning cost on Cape Cod?

 Rug cleaning cost depends on the rug’s size, fiber content, and condition; contact The Knotting Company at 508-821-8585 for a free assessment and quote. Hand-knotted wool and silk rugs typically cost more to clean than machine-made synthetics because of the specialized hand-wash process required.

Do you offer rug pickup and delivery?

 Yes, The Knotting Company offers free pickup and delivery for rug cleaning and repair across Sandwich, Mashpee, Falmouth, Osterville, Plymouth, and the rest of Cape Cod.

Is it worth repairing an old Persian or Oriental rug?

In most cases, yes — a hand-knotted rug in good structural condition holds its value far better than a machine-made rug, and repair costs are typically a fraction of replacement cost. Bring the rug in for a free evaluation before deciding to replace it.