Rug Moth Damage Repair in San Diego

In most cases, yes. We rebuild the foundation where larvae chewed through it, then reknot the bare areas with wool matched to the color, knot count, and pile direction of the surrounding weave. On antique rugs with faded, uneven dyes a perfect match takes more effort, and we tell you what to expect before work begins.

Yes. Sprays and vacuuming treat the surface, but moth eggs sit at the base of the knots against the foundation. Our full immersion wash submerges the entire rug and washes it through, front, back, and foundation, which clears out the larvae and eggs along with the soiling that attracted the moths.

Yes, and ideally before you unroll it indoors. A rolled rug in a garage or closet is exactly where clothes moth larvae like to feed: dark, undisturbed, and full of wool. We check stored rugs as part of the free evaluation and can wash a rug specifically to make it safe for storage. See our moth protection and storage preparation for how we prepare a rug to store.

The whole rug is washed, because an infestation is never limited to the spot you can see. The weaving repair itself is localized to the damaged areas. Washing everything first also means new wool is never knotted into a rug that still carries eggs.

Vacuum both sides of the rug a few times a year, rotate it so no area sits permanently under furniture, and never store it long term without washing it first. If it goes into storage, use a breathable wrap rather than plastic and check it every few months.

No. We pick up and deliver anywhere in San Diego County. The washing and reweaving happen at our Kearny Mesa workshop, and we return the rug when the work is done.