★★★★★ 5.0 from 440+ Google reviews · Family-owned San Diego rug cleaning since 1956

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Professional Rug Cleaning and Washing in San Diego

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair is a third-generation family business that has washed area rugs for homeowners across San Diego County since 1956. Every rug goes to our dedicated facility for a full immersion wash that flushes soil, allergens, and pet urine from deep in the foundation, the method wool, oriental, and handmade rugs need.

✓ Pickup and delivery across San Diego County
✓ Full immersion hand washing, never surface scrubbing
✓ Third generation family craftsmen since 1956
✓ Free written estimates before any work starts

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★★★★★5.0 from 440+ Google reviews

The short version: Full immersion rug washing in San Diego. The whole rug goes into the wash, not just the surface.

Is this the same as carpet cleaning? No. Carpet machines scrub the surface in place. We wash by hand on our wash floor after testing every dye.
Do you use harsh chemicals? No. We use all natural soaps, matched to each rug’s fiber, construction and dye type.
How do rugs dry after washing? A centrifuge spins out up to ninety percent of the moisture, then rugs dry flat in a controlled room.
Can I drop my rug off? Yes, at 7343 Ronson Rd Ste U in Kearny Mesa, or we can pick it up.

The facts, in brief

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair is a family-owned rug cleaning and repair company founded in 1956.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair cleans and restores Oriental, Persian, Turkish, wool, and silk rugs in San Diego, California.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair washes every rug by hand at its Kearny Mesa storefront at 7343 Ronson Road, Suite U.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair is run by the third generation of the Zeytounian family, brothers Alexander and Anthony.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair cleans rugs through a nine-step full-immersion wash rather than surface steam cleaning.

San Diego Area Rug Washing Specialists

Zeytounian Rugs is a dedicated rug washing facility in San Diego, not an in-home carpet cleaner. We hand wash wool, silk, cotton, and synthetic area rugs in a full immersion process, then dry them flat, and our family has washed San Diego rugs since 1956, with pickup and delivery countywide.

We are a dedicated rug washing facility, not an in-home carpet cleaning service. Unlike carpet cleaning companies that clean rugs in your home, every rug we service is taken to our San Diego facility where it is fully immersion washed. This allows contaminants, soil, and pet urine to be flushed from deep within the foundation of the rug, not only the surface. This method is recommended for wool, oriental, and handmade rugs because it protects dyes and fibers while restoring softness and brightness.

If you are weighing a steam cleaning offer against a full wash, our rug washing vs steam cleaning guide matches each method to the rug you own.

Full Immersion Washing vs Surface Cleaning
	Full immersion wash at our facility	In-home surface cleaning
What gets removed	Soil, allergens, and pet urine flushed from deep in the rug’s foundation	Only what sits near the surface of the pile
Dye and fiber safety	Every rug is dye tested for colorfastness, then hand washed with a fiber-safe soap blend	Steam cleaning heat can mat wool fibers permanently
Drying	Centrifuge wringing removes up to 90% of moisture, then monitored drying racks prevent shrinkage, browning, and mildew	The rug is left to dry on its own in the home
Best for	Wool, oriental, silk, and handmade rugs, with machine-made rugs benefiting too	Wall-to-wall carpet rather than area rugs

Deep Cleaning Removes Embedded Soil From Area Rugs

Rugs serve as the biggest filter of dust and dirt in your home. Dirty rugs harbor substances like fungus, viruses, toxins, bacteria, and allergens that can be harmful to your health. Vacuuming your rugs alone is not enough to remove those substances as they accumulate deep into the fibers over time. Professionally cleaning your rugs on a regular basis will ensure you’re breathing cleaner air and creating a healthier environment in your home.

We are not any ordinary rug cleaning service. We have over 70+ years of experience. With our knowledge and expertise, you will get your rugs back in excellent shape.

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Rug cleaning technician applying foam to a traditional Persian rug for deep cleaning.

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Rugs Types We Clean in San Diego

Every rug is unique and requires a specific cleaning approach. Our washing process is tailored to the material, dyes, and construction of each individual area rug to ensure safe and effective cleaning.

We regularly clean all types of area rugs and specialize in oriental and handmade rugs. This includes: Persian, silk, viscose, Chinese, Kilim, Caucasian, Moroccan, Turkish, Navajo, Indian, Karastan, and machine-made rugs.

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Persian Rugs

Persian rugs are hand-knotted using natural wool or silk with vegetable or synthetic dyes that require careful testing before any water is applied. We test each Persian rug for colorfastness, adjust our water temperature and pH accordingly, and wash gently to protect the pile, foundation, and colors. These are among the most valuable rugs we clean, and we treat every one with the care it deserves.

Oriental Rugs

Oriental rugs encompass a wide range of handwoven pieces from Turkish, Chinese, Indian, Afghan, Pakistani, Moroccan, and Caucasian origins, each with its own fiber composition, dye structure, and weave construction. This includes kilims, Navajo, and other flat-weave and tribal rugs from around the world. We identify the origin and construction of every Oriental rug before cleaning and tailor our process to match. Whether it’s a flat-weave Kilim, a Moroccan Beni Ourain, a Pakistani Bokhara, or a densely knotted Afghan, the cleaning approach is never one-size-fits-all.

Wool Rugs

Wool is one of the most forgiving fibers to clean when handled correctly. Its natural lanolin gives it resilience and a degree of soil resistance. Full immersion washing brings wool rugs back to life, restoring softness, brightness, and texture without shrinkage or pile distortion. Wool is also a common fiber found in custom designer and high-end area rugs, which require the same careful facility washing to protect their construction and colors. Improper cleaning, including in-home steam cleaning, can mat wool fibers permanently, which is why we wash wool at our facility.

Silk Rugs

Silk rugs require the gentlest possible approach. The fibers are very fine, the dyes are often delicate, and the pile can be permanently damaged by heat or harsh chemicals. We hand-wash silk rugs with specialized low-pH solutions and never subject them to high water pressure or heat drying. The result is a clean rug with its luster, drape, and fine detail fully intact.

Viscose, Bamboo Silk & Custom Designer Rugs

Viscose and bamboo silk rugs look luxurious but are among the most fragile fibers we clean. Many custom designer rugs are made with these materials. They are expensive and need specialist care that most carpet cleaners are not equipped to give. They are highly sensitive to water and can brown, stiffen, or distort if washed incorrectly. We use specialized techniques and carefully controlled moisture levels to safely clean these rugs and can often reverse existing cellulosic browning that has built up over time.

Synthetic & Machine Made Rugs

Polypropylene, nylon, and polyester rugs may be more durable than handmade pieces, but they still accumulate deep soil, pet odors, and allergens that vacuuming can’t remove. Our full immersion process extracts embedded dirt and refreshes the pile without damaging the backing or construction. Even everyday machine-made rugs benefit enormously from a professional facility wash versus an in-home cleaning attempt. When the main problem is a smell rather than soil, our rug odor and musty smell removal service explains how the same deep wash takes odors out at the source.

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Before & After Rug Cleaning

Our Full Immersion Area Rug Washing Process

1. Pre-Inspection

The first step in getting your rug cleaned is inspecting your rug. We will identify the type of rug, note any pre-existing damage, loose fibers, stains or color runs. We then take measurements and provide you with an estimate.

2. Deep Dry Soil Removal From Area Rugs

Before washing the rug, we employ our state of the art dusting process, using vibration to extract any dirt stuck deep in the pile of the rug. This loosens and releases dirt from deep within the rug. This adds years of life to your rug.

3. Dye Testing

In this crucial step, we test your rug for colorfastness. By inspecting the rug alone, it is hard to determine whether or not the dyes will bleed out during a wash. If the rug tests out good, we will proceed with the wash. If the dye test shows running of colors, we will use an alternate technique to clean your rug.

4. Urine Decontamination Treatment (If Needed)

If your rug has been heavily soiled by your pet, then a urine decontamination treatment will need to be added. This is where we soak your rug with a natural and non-toxic solution that breaks down the urine salts at a molecular level which then enables them to be flushed out without any residue.

5. Pre-Wash & Stain Removal Process

Before washing the rug, we will pre-treat any troubled areas. After safely removing the stains, the rug is ready to be fully immersed. We will soak both sides of your rug to loosen up any dirt, odors, grime, and pet urine that is deep down in the pile. Once it has been thoroughly soaked it is ready for washing.

6. Hand Washing & Rinsing of Area Rugs

To ensure the best possible outcome, we use a fiber-safe soap blend selected specifically for the material and dyes of each rug. The rug is carefully hand-washed, allowing the cleaning solution to reach down into the foundation where soil and contaminants settle.

It is then thoroughly rinsed and flushed until the water runs completely clear, ensuring no dirt or residue remains in the fibers. Both sides of the rug are cleaned to ensure the entire structure is properly washed and restored.

7. Controlled Area Rug Drying

After washing, excess water is removed using a professional rug centrifuge. This controlled wringing process removes up to 90% of the moisture from deep within the rug’s foundation, something air drying alone cannot accomplish. The centrifuge also allows additional flushing and rinsing so any remaining soil or cleaning solution is extracted from the rug.

The rug is then hung on specialized drying racks in a monitored environment with proper airflow and humidity control so it can dry evenly from top to bottom. This prevents shrinkage, browning, dye migration, and mildew while restoring the rug’s natural softness.

8. Rug Finishing

After the rug is completely dry, it’s time to properly groom the rug. After many years the pile of your rug can go in many different directions. During this crucial step we brush the pile in one direction, which is the way it was weaved. By doing this it brings the rug back to its original condition.

9. Final Area Rug Inspection & Delivery (or Pickup)

We then check to see that all stains have been removed, no dirt or debris remains, and that your rug looks amazing. After reviewing our checklist of inspection items, your rug is then vacuumed and rolled for delivery back to your home or for pickup if you dropped it off with us.

Professional Rug Cleaning in San Diego

Professional rug cleaning in San Diego means more than running a machine over the surface. Every rug that comes through our Kearny Mesa shop is identified by fiber and construction, tested for colorfast dyes, and hand washed through our nine-step full immersion process with all-natural soaps. That is the difference between a quick surface pass and a rug cleaning service that reaches the grit and residue settled deep in the foundation.

A handmade wool or silk rug needs a different touch than a machine-made area rug, and knowing which is which is what keeps colors true and fibers intact. The family has washed San Diego rugs by hand since 1956, and every estimate is free, with pickup and delivery across the county. When a rug needs restoration work as well as a wash, Zeytounian rug cleaning and repair covers both under one roof.

Authentic handmade rugs with intricate patterns and vibrant colors.

Testimonials from Our Clients

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5.0

RJ Peterson

2 days ago

This company really knows their stuff! My rugs are cleaner than when I purchased them. Super professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!

Cole Owens

4 days ago

These guys are awesome! They’re the only group we found that does home pickup and delivery, although we ended up taking advantage of a discount to drop them off ourselves. We have two big area rugs that had never been professionally cleaned before, and our home carpet cleaner just wasn’t making a difference any more. One of them is shag and was flattened down and full of years of tracked in dirt, and in addition to the cleaning they restored some life into the pile. The other one is regular polyester but huge and full of reminders of two puppies’ worth potty training accidents, that we just couldn't get the smell of out no matter what we did. Zeytounian actually sent that one through multiple extra rounds of their cleaning process to fully extract everything at no additional cost. FINALLY we won’t have to worry that our house smells like dog pee whenever we have guests! Absolutely grateful to them and highly recommend their service!

Jerman Ruiz

5 days ago

Five stars! They cleaned my rug perfectly. Fast, professional, and I’d definitely recommend them.

Casandra Anders

6 days ago

Exceptional service that surpassed my expectations! They did an amazing job on my 35+ year-old area rug. Older stains I thought could never be removed, are gone! My rug looks like new, great experience from start to finish.

Melisa Mitchell

1 week ago

They really know what they are doing. I wouldn’t trust my hand knotted wool rugs to anyone else. They wash them the right way and your rugs are CLEAN!!!

nicole wyne

1 week ago

My rug was pretty gnarly from a bad coffee spill. I guess the rug was also in the show room for some time because it looks even brighter than when I bought it👌🏼 Thanks fellas!

Andy Nickerson

2 weeks ago

Amazing experience from start to finish. Tight communications & fast service. Great value.

James Endicott

2 weeks ago

Let me add my recommendation for Zeyrtounian Rug Cleaning to the list of happy customers . Zeyrtounian brothers were recommended by the couple Wiazi who repaired a very old and in poor shape Turkish rug (they did an amazing job) that has been in the family for almost 100 years. Zeyrtounian brothers brought the rug back to life. They gave me a great deal and completed the cleaning in a timely manner. They are both very friendly and want their customers satisfied. Highly recommended. James

Leonardo Perez

2 weeks ago

They are great to work with, honest and helpfull. I made the right choice specially when they revealed my rug was an authentic persian rug. Thank you for helping me out

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words, Leonardo! It was a pleasure working with you and helping you learn more about your rug. Discovering that you have an authentic Persian rug is always exciting, and we're glad we could share some of our knowledge with you! We take great pride in being honest, transparent, and helpful with every customer. We truly appreciate you choosing our family business and trusting us with your rug. We look forward to helping you again in the future!

Caitlin Kaplan

2 weeks ago

We had six rugs cleaned (including a large Persian Hamadan) plus new rug pads, with pickup and delivery. We hit some scheduling challenges on our end, and they were so understanding and helpful working around them, and never made us feel like a bother. The rugs came back beautiful. Really glad we went with a family business that clearly takes pride in the work. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the thoughtful review, Caitlin! It was a pleasure working with you and caring for your beautiful rugs, especially your Persian Hamadan! We're so happy to hear that you're pleased with the cleaning and new rug pads. We understand that schedules can get hectic, and we're always happy to be as accommodating as possible. As a family-owned business, we take great pride in both our craftsmanship and the relationships we build with our customers. Your kind words and recommendation truly mean a lot to us. Thank you again for trusting us with your rugs!

Sharon Wasserman

2 weeks ago

The brothers are great. Service was very professional and within my budget. Highly recommend them.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words, Sharon! We’re happy to hear you had a great experience with us. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation. It was a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to helping you again in the future!

Sharon Duke

3 weeks ago

Linda Beach

3 weeks ago

I can't enough about the brothers that own this business. Alex and Anthony are 3rd generation rug sellers, cleaners and offer repair services. Their knowledge of the various rugs is extensive. The business itself is a vast improvement over the prior vendor who serviced my rugs. They have a 9-step process for cleaning the rugs and the drying system ensures a good, dry, flat rug, without any evidence of trapped mildew or moisture. I have a lot of pets, my rug came home from the cleaning looking almost new. I've referred friends and neighbors, who want to maintain and preserve their Persian, Turkish, Afghani rugs to Zeytounian. Everything about the business it top of the line.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this incredible review, Linda! It truly means a lot to both of us that you recognize the care, knowledge, and attention to detail we put into our work. As a third-generation family business, we take great pride in continuing our family's tradition of caring for fine rugs. We're so happy to hear how pleased you are with the results! Your trust in us and your referrals to friends and neighbors mean more than you know. Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to caring for your rugs for many years to come!

Leticia Taufahema

3 weeks ago

They did a great job cleaning two of my Karastan rugs, I would highly recommend

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Leticia! We're happy to hear you’re pleased with how your Karastan rugs turned out! We take great pride in caring for every rug that comes through our shop, and we truly appreciate you trusting us with yours. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to helping you again in the future!

Louise McDevitt

4 weeks ago

Zeytournian has been cleaning our area rugs for the last 30 yrs of pet stains, odors, and spilled drinks Have always been highly satisfied.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Louise! It truly means the world to us that you and your family have trusted ours with your rugs for the past 30 years! As a third-generation family business, we're incredibly grateful for longtime customers like you who have supported us throughout the years. We're so happy to hear that you've consistently been pleased with our work. Thank you again for your loyalty and continued trust in us!

Emily Cheney

4 weeks ago

Adore them. Never going anywhere else to have my rug cleaned

Response from the owner:Thanks Emily you're the BEST!

Jo\ Anne Hacker

4 weeks ago

Wow these guys are truly amazing. So friendly, competent, accommodating. Simply could not ask for more. And…my carpets are soooo clean!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Jo-Anne! We're thrilled to hear how happy you are with your freshly cleaned rugs! We take great pride in not only delivering exceptional cleaning results but also making the entire experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us, and we're grateful you chose our family business. It was a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to caring for your rugs again in the future!

Shinar Zoldi

1 month ago

It was a medium wool area rug that needed cleaning as well as a repair in one of the corners. It’s an old repair that was unraveling and eaten by dry rot. Anthony and his crew were very upfront about what they can and can’t do, but it certainly exceeded my expectations. The rug looks beautiful. Thank you.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Shinar! We're thrilled to hear that both the cleaning and corner repair exceeded your expectations. We always believe in being upfront and honest about what can realistically be accomplished, especially when working with older rugs that have existing damage. It means a lot to us that you trusted us with your rug, and we're so happy to hear how beautiful it turned out. Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to helping you in the future!

Jerry G

1 month ago

Brought in an Egyptian layer weave cotton rug to be treated prior to installation. The facility is run by the Zeytounian brothers, very friendly service and with suggestions for the care of the rug. I also purchased their recommended rug padding. They were helpful in unloading the loading the rug in my RAV4. Strongly recommend, no issues with the rug, it was beautiful. Photo attached. Any marks on the rug are from 3 and 5 year old grandchildren playing on it!!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Jerry! It was a pleasure meeting you and helping you prepare your beautiful Egyptian cotton rug for your home. We're glad we could offer some helpful care recommendations and get you set up with the proper rug padding to protect it for years to come. We love hearing that your grandchildren are already enjoying it! After all, rugs are meant to be lived on and enjoyed. We truly appreciate your trust in us and your recommendation. Thank you again for supporting our family business!

Stewart Polk

1 month ago

I took our rug to Zeytounuan Rugs for cleaning after watching their short video. The rug is gold and ivory, and one foot on either side of the rug was dark brown from dirt. When I left it with Anthony I was hopeful that I may see some color where the walking paths were. Eight days after leaving the rug Anthony called to say the rug was ready for collection. I took it home and opened what looked like a new rug! The colors were bright and it is so, so very clean. You could never tell the rug is 20 years old. So happy!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Stewart. Twenty years of foot traffic on gold and ivory is about the hardest thing anyone hands us, so getting the colour back out of it was satisfying on our end too. Glad the video brought you in, and Anthony will be pleased.

Marcia Sorini

1 month ago

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning and Repair have been my go to rug cleaners for the past 25 years. Kind, courteous, timely and through. My rugs are beautiful and will last forever with the care the Zeytounian family gives them. Call them now!?♥️♥️♥️

Response from the owner:Thank you, Marcia. Twenty five years of rugs between us is something we don't take lightly. Looking after them so they outlast all of us is the whole idea. We appreciate you saying so.

Sarah Federman

2 months ago

Loved working with them. Not only did our rugs come back beautiful and clean, they taught us more about the history of the carpets. Ours was likely woven by two women over 100 years ago in Persia. They say it took them two years. I feel more connected to these women.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarah. Reading where a rug came from is half the pleasure of this work, and a piece like yours carries a lot of hours in it. Glad it came back clean and that you know a little more about it now. We appreciate you taking the time.

Adrian Montfort

2 months ago

This is one of those dying breed of amazing family businesses that make this country great. Friendly service, that old school way of doing business where you feel understood and appreciated. Cleaning service was great and delivered on time, communication was beyond great. I absolutely recommend this place for area rug cleaning.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Adrian. Three generations in, the old school way is really the only way we know. Glad the rug came back on time and that you always knew where things stood. We appreciate the recommendation.

Adam Salter

2 months ago

Zeytounian Rugs did a great job repairing and cleaning a Turkish rug I’ve had since I was a teenager. The corner has been chewed and damaged by my dog many years ago, but they fixed it right up. After the repair and a clean it looks like new, I’m so pleased. The guys are super friendly and knowledgeable, just a pleasure to work with.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Adam. A chewed corner on a rug you've had that long is worth repairing properly rather than hiding, and Turkish weaves take the repair well. Glad it looks like new again.

Reid Perry

2 months ago

Friendly, professional, hardworking brothers. Had two chinese ivory wool rugs cleaned. One large one smaller. One with a few spots i did not think they could get out, but they did. Very pleased. Would highly recommend them.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Reid. Ivory wool is unforgiving, so spots on it are the ones people assume are permanent. Glad we could prove otherwise on both. We appreciate the recommendation.

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Drop your rug off, or we can pick it up. Our shop is at 7343 Ronson Rd Ste U in Kearny Mesa, open Monday to Friday 9 to 4 and Saturday 9 to 2. Coming by freeway, Kearny Mesa connects straight off Highway 52 and Interstate 805, and the drive runs about twenty minutes from Coronado, twenty-five from Chula Vista, and twenty-five from Encinitas.

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Rug Washing Questions

What is full immersion rug washing, and where in San Diego do you do it?

The whole rug goes into the wash, not just the surface. Dust is removed dry first, every color is tested, and the rug is washed by hand with all natural soap so soil rinses out of the foundation, not just the pile.

Is this the same as the carpet cleaning most San Diego companies offer?

No. Carpet cleaning machines scrub or steam the surface where the rug lies. We bring the rug to our wash floor, test the dyes, and wash it by hand, which is the safe route for wool, silk, and hand knotted pieces.

Do you use harsh chemicals?

No. We wash with all natural soaps and no harsh chemicals, and we match the wash to each rug’s fiber, construction, and dye type.

How do rugs dry after washing?

A centrifuge spins out up to ninety percent of the moisture, then rugs finish drying flat in a controlled room. Controlled drying protects the dyes and keeps the rug from mildewing or drying crooked.

Do you pick rugs up for washing across San Diego County?

Yes. Pickup and delivery are available across San Diego County, or you can drop your rug at our shop at 7343 Ronson Rd Ste U in Kearny Mesa.

Who You Are Trusting With Your Rug

✓ Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau as Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair of San Diego (BBB business profile, checked August 2026).
✓ 5.0 stars on Google reviews from San Diego County customers.
✓ Every rug is washed in our own Kearny Mesa workshop at 7343 Ronson Rd Ste U, San Diego, CA 92111, never inside a customer home.
✓ Nine step full immersion wash process, with a written estimate before any work starts.

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