Cotton Rug Cleaning Services in Englewood Cliffs – Safe & Efficient Care with Mo's Rug & More

Natural. Breathable. Cleaned with Care by Mo’s Rug & More.

You love your cotton rugs for their softness, breathability, and casual beauty. However, you need to care for your cotton rugs properly, if you want to keep them fresh, clean, and in active service for a long time. Mo’s Rug & More professionally cleans cotton rugs in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, that are deeply and accurately cleaned, with the careful consideration of not further altering it’s already delicate and fragile nature.

We clean all styles of cotton rugs including:

1. Flat-woven cotton rugs

2. Hand-braided cotton rugs

3. Printed cotton rugs

 

We will use safe and fiber-specific cleaning processes, regardless of the style or origin of your cotton rug, to remove stains, brighten colors, and retain softness, so you can continue to enjoy your cotton rug as intended while helping to prolong its useful life.

Cotton rugs offer casual elegance, versatility, and affordability. In every style, from braided to flat-woven to printed, cotton rugs add warmth and character to any room. Unfortunately, cotton rugs are naturally absorbent; they retain dirt and stain easily, they absorb moisture and odors (wet cotton rugs can take days to completely dry), and they will wear over time if not regularly cleaned. That’s where we can help!

Mo’s Rug & More provides home owners in Englewood Cliffs and other cities, professional cleaning services for cotton rugs to help you refresh and restore your rug the safe and effective way.

Cotton Rug Cleaning ProcessRequest a Cleaning Estimate (201) 371-4579

Why Do Cotton Rugs Need Professional Cleaning?

Cotton is a natural cellulose fiber. Cotton exhibits the following characteristics that challenge the average consumer when cleaning their cotton rug:

  • Extremely absorbent
  • Easily soiled and discolored
  • Easily compacted/distorted with abuse
  • And easily allows mildew to grow if not dried quickly

Many homeowners may believe that cotton rugs can be washed like towels or linens. This is generally where damage can occur. Cotton rugs (especially larger and fringed or backed rugs) can:

  • Shrink
  • Curl or warp on the edges
  • Lose construction integrity
  • Fade or bleed dyes

To properly clean cotton rugs without damaging them, cotton rugs need a controlled cleaning and drying process, whether the rugs have been handmade or dyed with plant-based or low-fastness dyes.

According to The Carpet and Rug Institute, large-scale cleaning of an absorbent natural fiber rug made from organic fibers like cotton can often do more damage – damaging rugs, ultimately leading to permanent irreversible damage to your rug, so professional cleaning is recommended.

Cotton rug cleaning

How often should you clean your cotton rug?

The recommendation for professional cleaning of your cotton rug is every 12-18 months depending on the location of the rug and foot traffic. If the rug is located in a high-traffic area or in a house with kids or pets it would be recommended to clean every 6-12 months.

There are some indicators that your cotton rug is due for cleaning:
• Dull appearance, despite regular vacuuming
• Stains that won’t go away or visible dirtiness
• Odd smells, i.e., pets (waste/urine), mildew
• Edges curling up or rug shape changing
• Frequent sneezing or allergy attacks (dust buildup)

 

Our Cotton Rug Cleaning Process

Mo’s Rug & More has spent considerable time developing a cleaning method very specific to the nature of cotton rugs. Each step in the process has been designed with the intention to clean gently and maintain the integrity of the fiber in the weave.

1. Rug Evaluation

Our evaluations include checking for:

The weave of the rug (flat-woven, braided, looped).

Backing or glue.

Color fastness of the dyes.

Wear at the fringe or edge.

Existing stains or damage.

Evaluation is important to ensure the safest and most effective cleaning process for your cotton rug.

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2. Dry Soil Removal

Cotton rugs will hold much more dry soil than you think! Before any wet cleaning, we remove embedded dirt and grit, which can break down the fibers, using industrial dusting equipment and air tools.

This process is critical, and you cannot achieve anywhere near the same effectiveness by vacuuming or washing at home.

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3. Gentle Hand Washing

We wash cotton rugs by hand, using cold water or lukewarm water and plant-based, pH-neutral, dye-free cleaners that do not include bleach, enzymes, or harsh surfactants.

Unlike carpet cleaners, who use hot water and steam, we do not immerse cotton rugs. We choose low age levels of moisture. Then with safe agitation methods, we loosen dirt from the fibers with moisture only.

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4. Spot and Stain Treatment

We utilize stain removers that are safe for cotton to treat stains from food, pets, and wear. We are careful to not damage any natural dyes or excessively lighten any area of the textile because this may occur if we bleach or scrub the cotton rug too hard.

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5. Controlled Drying

We need to ensure cotton rugs are completely dried to prevent mildew, odors, or distortion of the fibers. It is much better to flatten the rugs out in nearly a temperature-controlled environment while airflow is filtered to keep from drying unevenly. Drying in a controlled environment will ensure each section of the rug will dry at the same rate.

We gave extra care to the rugs with fringes to keep from tangling or stiffening.

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6. Final Grooming and Inspection

Once the rug has been cleaned and dried, we then groom it to return softness and direction of the fibers, and finally we do a quality inspection before wrapping the rug up to leave for its destination.

 

Stain & Odor Removal for Cotton Rugs

Cotton rugs generally absorb any liquids very fast, which is a challenge when it comes to stain removal.  However, we’re capable of handling virtually all of the following:

• ​Food & beverage spills
• Pet urine and odors
• Ink or dye transfer
• Mud, water damage, and mildew

Our crew employs soft agitation and targeted stain removal methods – never any harsh bleaches or hard abrasives that could damage the fibers when removing stains or odors.

Rug Types We Clean

 

 

We clean a spectrum of types of the cotton rug including:
• Flat-woven cotton rugs (dhurries, kilims)
• Braided cotton rugs
• Printed or hand-painted cotton rugs
• Cotton-blend rugs (cotton that use synthetic or wool)
• Reversible cotton rugs
Whether your rug is from West Elm, IKEA, a boutique artisan, or heirloom antiques, we tailor the process based on the construction style and condition.

Why We are Different:

Years of experience with cotton and cellulose fibers

Eco-safe, detergent free cleaning products

Flat dry to avoid distortion of original shape

Careful fringe securing and finishing

Free local pickup and delivery in Englewood Cliffs and neighboring towns

These are what we specialize in:

 

    Cotton flat-weave rugs (example: Dhurries, Kilims)

    Printed cotton area rugs

Braided cotton rugs

Cotton blend rugs with fringe or with a backing

Why Mo’s Rug & More for Cotton Rug Cleaning?


✔ Cotton Rug Specialists

We know what cotton rugs need from moisture control to taking their shape back. We have been trained on the proper care cotton rugs need and know how to deep clean all types of cotton rugs: handmade cotton flat-weaves, and the machine-made cotton braided rug.

✔ Safe, Eco-Friendly Products
All of our cleaning products are biodegradable, non-toxic, and safe for children, pets, and cotton fibers.

✔ Climate-Controlled Drying Room
We take our drying process very seriously. All cotton rugs go into a climate-controlled drying room—this helps prevent mildew, curling, or loss of plushness.

✔ We Go Wherever You Are in Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, Teaneck, Tenafly, Hackensack, Edgewater, and More
You love your cotton rug, and so do we! We are proud to serve cotton rug owners in and around the communities of Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, Tenafly, Teaneck, Hackensack, Edgewater, and many other wonderful cities in New Jersey.

✔ Pick-Up & Delivery Service
Don’t worry about the hassle of moving your rug – we will come to you and return it back clean and ready to be use in your home.

Cleaning Your Cotton Rug Yourself: A Few Things to Avoid

Cleaning a cotton rug in a washing machine feels like a good idea—but typically results in:
– Shrinkage and frayed edges
– Wrinkling or warping
– Fading or discolored colors (dye transfer)
– Mold or mildew due to moisture getting trapped
Spot cleaning is ok in emergency situations, but everything else should be done by a professional to do a true cleaning—not so much for spot cleaning, but for bigger cotton rugs or one-of-a-kind heirloom cotton rugs.

Book Your Cotton Rug Cleaning Service Today

When you want the best rated cotton rug cleaning in Englewood Cliffs and nearby areas, reach out to Mo’s Rug & More. Your cotton rug will be in excellent hands with our techniques, attention to detail and gentle cleaning.