Nepalese Rug Cleaning Camberley
Oriental Rug Spa offer a specialist Persian, Oriental, Turkish, Afghan and Nepalese rug cleaning for Camberley, Surrey. We also offer a rug repair service. If you own a dirty or soiled rug that needs professional cleaning, then why not give us a call on 01276 423 150. We can arrange collection and delivery for you. The rug wash process required can differ from rug to rug, so we offer various methods of rug cleaning, from full immersion washing to dry cleaning. All rug fibres can be cared for – wool, cotton, silk and viscose. We can carry out a pet stain and odour treatment, moth treatment and apply a fibre protection to resist against soiling and staining. We have extensive experience with cleaning antique rugs and rugs with unstable dyes and offer a rug repair service, including fringes, sides and pile reweaving.
Nepalese Rugs
Nepalese Runner
Nepalese Rugs: A Guide for Owners
Nepalese rugs are among the most prized hand-knotted rugs in the world, rooted in a weaving tradition shared with neighbouring Tibet. Commercial rug production in Nepal grew significantly following the arrival of Tibetan refugees in 1959, and the craft has flourished ever since.
Materials
Nepalese rugs are typically made from the wool of Highland sheep, valued for its natural lustre and resilience. Many contemporary pieces also incorporate silk for added sheen, or bamboo silk and viscose for a softer finish. The pile wool is hand-spun, giving it both strength and elasticity.
Construction
The traditional knotting technique used in Nepal is the loop knot — wrapped around a metal rod and then cut open with a knife — which creates the characteristic soft, deep pile. Knot density typically ranges from 40 to 125 knots per square inch, and many rugs feature hand-carved areas of high and low pile to define the pattern.
Why Professional Cleaning Matters
The very qualities that make Nepalese rugs so desirable also make them particularly sensitive. The dense wool pile, natural dyes, and silk or bamboo silk content all require careful, specialist handling. Incorrect cleaning methods — including harsh detergents, excessive moisture, or aggressive machine washing — can cause colour bleeding, pile distortion, or irreversible fibre damage.
A professional rug cleaner with experience in hand-knotted pieces will assess the fibres and dyes before cleaning, ensuring your Nepalese rug is restored safely and its value protected for years to come.
Extremely pleased with the result and would happily use them again.
They were 19 years old and a little flat and slightly stained.
They came back totally renewed. The pile was lifted and
colours restored. I would recommend this Rug Spa.
It was returned within the promised time frame and it is now back in position looking and feeling very much better.
Your service was excellent from start to finish the rug was beautifully clean, the pile was totally revitalised and it smelt so fresh again after my Border Terrier had a little accident on it! I would highly recommend your service from my experience.
