Cowhide Rug Cleaning in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

The Natural Beauty of a Professional Cleaning – Mo’s Rug & More Knows How to Clean A Cowhide Rug

Cowhide rugs are a stylish addition to any room, offering rustic charm and added organic luxury to modern or traditional spaces. They are stylish additions but also require specialized cleaning to make sure that no drying, shedding or odor buildup occurs.

Now that we understand a cowhide rug situation and have a better picture of how important the rug is to your modern or traditonal* room, we provide cowhide rug cleaning services in Englewood Cliffs, NJ by professional cowhide rug professionals. At Mo’s Rug & More we understand how to care for a natural hide & use non-destructive cleaning techniques that give proper care for a leather hide rug without chemicals or steam based methods while utilizing established non-invasive methods. Our cleaning methods will not take away from your rugs’ unique pattern, texture or softness.

Cowhide Rug Cleaning Process Request a Cleaning Estimate (201) 371-4579

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Why Cowhide Rugs Require Professional Cleaning

Cowhide rugs are created from the tanned hide of cattle and display the hair, as well as, the natural grain of the skin. They are remarkably resistant to wear and stains, but they are still animal leather, which means they can be damaged by moisture, heat and certain cleaning products.

Here are some of the reasons why cowhide rugs require a trained, fiber-aware, skilled cleaning approach.

Water Damage. Too much moisture can harden the hide of a cowhide rug or cause bending and cracking.

Steam Cleaning is not recommended. Steam cleaning exposes the leather backing and its natural oils to heat and pressure, which can destroy them.

Hair Shedding or Matting. Brushing the hair in the wrong direction, or brushing too much can cause hair loss.

Odor Absorption. Cowhide rugs tend to absorb odors from pets, spills and smoke, although cleaning can only address surface odor, the deep odor will remain.

According to the Leather Research Laboratory at the University of Cincinnati, animal hide must always be taken care of in pH-balanced and moisture-controlled methods by skilled technicians, in order for it to maintain integrity and longevity.

Why Mo’s Rug & More for Cleaning Cowhide Rugs?

🧼 No Steam. No Over-Wetting. Only Safe Leather Cleaning.
🌿Eco-Friendly, Animal Safe Products.
📦 Free Pickup and Delivery for Bergen County Customers.
📸 Before-and-After Photo Reports Available.
🛡️ Satisfaction Guarantee, We Stand Behind Every Rug We Clean.

We understand your cowhide rugs are valuable—sometimes irreplaceable treasure. That is why we clean every one of them by hand and use custom methods to suit their cleaning requirements. No shortcuts and no machines that risk damaging your rug.

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Our Cowhide Rug Cleaning Process

We have a created a special multi-step cleaning routine that safely and refreshingly clean your cowboy hide rug without risk of shrinkage, odor lock, or damage to the hair.

Step 1: The Pre-Inspection

We assess overall condition of the hide, tanning quality, and all stains and/or odors. We look at any backing issues (if any) and or any signs of previous improper cleaning.

Step 2: Dry Dusting and Soil Removal

We run a low-suction vacuum and air dusting tool to dry remove dry soils, dander, and embedded gritty material from both the hair and the hide without pulling or disturbing the natural appearance and pattern of the hide.

Step 3: Spot Cleaning and Odor Treatment

We will either spot clean or pre-treat stains (urine, food, wine, etc.) with appropriate pH neutral enzyme based product that will not damage the hide. We handle odors by treating odor with leather safe deodorizers, not perfumes or masking agents.

Step 4: Dry Cleaning and Leather Conditioning

We utilize a gentle solvent based dry cleaning solution that effectively lifts the embedded dirt and oil, while not soaking the hide. After cleaning we then apply a conditioner that is leather safe to allow the hide to a flexible and stretchy product again.

Step 5: Brushing & Nap Repair

We will use soft grooming tools to brush the hair in its natural laying position to separate matted areas and restore a lustrous finish.

Step 6: Speed Drying in our Climate Controlled Environment

We dry the rug flat in a climate controlled drying room that will not curl, harden, or retain odors, while making sure the layers of the hide do not build-up and support mold or mildew.

Types of Cowhide Rugs We Clean

✅ Natural Pattern Cowhide Rugs – Black & white, brindled, tri-color, solid hides
✅ Dyed or Printed Cowhide Rugs – Zebra print, gold-sprayed, acid washed designs
✅ Patchwork Cowhide Rugs – Stitched or bonded squares giving it a cool modern look
✅ Upholstered Cowhides – found in custom home furniture or accent walls

Whether you have a Brazilian designer cowhide or a locally sourced patchwork rag, we know how to clean it while helping to maintain the individual character and original structure of your rug.

Cleaning your cowhide rug in Englewood Cliffs and the surrounding area

Homeowners, interior designers and collectors have trusted our cowhide rug cleaning service throughout Bergen County and we are proud to be serving:

Englewood Cliff
Edgewater
Fort Lee
Leonia
Tenafly
Palisades Park

See what keeps our loyal clients coming back by looking at our Google reviews and seeing what we have done for other very satisfied customers.

How often should cowhide rugs be cleaned
In general, you should have your cowhide rug cleaned every 12 – 18 months and more frequently depending on how much traffic it gets or if you have pets, or other environmental factors. We suggest light brushing and vacuuming weekly. While that will help keep the rug fresh, regular professional cleaning will remove the deep grime and bacteria.

For good cowhide care, look to the International Leather Chemists Association. They state that they encourage gentle and dry cleaning for natural cowhide.

Mo's Rug & More will give your cowhide rug the gentle, effective, safe care it needs to remain soft, colorful, and odor-free!

Mo’s Rug & More: Because Animal Hides deserve Respect Too!
Cowhide rugs are natural, luxurious, one-of-a-kind—they deserve to be cleaned by an expert. Mo’s Rug & More is a safe and certified cowhide rug expert.

Request a Free Rug Cleaning Quote (201) 371-4579

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