Turkish Rug Cleaning Cobham
Oriental Rug Spa offer a specialist Persian, Afghan, Nepalese and Turkish rug cleaning for Cobham, 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.
Turkish Rugs

Professional Turkish rug cleaning service covering Cobham, Esher, Weybridge and the surrounding Surrey area.
Turkish Rugs: A Guide for Homeowners in Cobham & Surrey
Turkish rugs are among the most treasured and enduring floor coverings in the world. Dating back to the 13th century, when weavers of the Seljuk Empire first produced these vibrant carpets in Anatolia, they have been celebrated for their rich cultural heritage and striking beauty ever since.
What Makes Turkish Rugs Special?
Turkish rug patterns are characterised by precise, stylised geometric or floral designs, with bright, sharp, contrasting colours. Traditional Turkish rugs are carefully handwoven using the symmetric Ghiordes knot method, which gives them exceptional strength and durability. The finest examples can feature thousands of knots per square inch, making them remarkably dense and long-lasting.
Popular Types of Turkish Rug
The main types are kilims, characterised by a flat, slit-tapestry weave; sumaks, made with weft wrapping for a sturdier flat-woven finish; and Oushak carpets, celebrated for their soft, muted colours and large-scale floral motifs. The finest silk rugs in the world are still woven in Hereke, near Istanbul, and were originally made exclusively for the sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Skilled weavers select the finest fibres — wool from Anatolian sheep, valued for its strength and natural sheen, and silk for high-end pieces that add a luminous quality to intricate patterns. Traditionally, natural plant-based dyes were used, lending antique pieces their beautifully subtle depth of colour.
Why Professional Cleaning Matters
Turkish rugs are valuable investments — and delicate ones. Their wool and silk fibres, natural dyes, and hand-knotted construction require specialist care that ordinary carpet cleaning simply cannot provide. Harsh chemicals, excessive moisture, or improper handling can permanently damage the pile, distort the foundation, or cause colours to bleed.
If you own a Turkish rug in Cobham, Oxshott, Esher, or the surrounding Surrey area, our specialist rug cleaning service is designed to protect and restore these beautiful pieces. We use gentle, professional techniques tailored to the specific fibres and dyes of your rug, helping it remain a cherished part of your home for generations to come.
Contact us today for a free assessment of your Turkish rug.


















