How Often Should I Clean My Rugs?

NYU Microbiologist Phillip Tierno recommends cleaning area rugs once every six months, while the American Lung Association recommends deep cleaning carpets once every year. We recommend frequent routine cleaning when your rug is in a high-traffic area or there are household members with health and respiratory concerns. Cleaning is recommended if you’ve stained your rug and if it’s visibly dirty.

How much does it typically cost to clean a rug?

The price depends on the fiber content and pile length of your area rug. Expect to pay anywhere between $240-320 for an 8 x10 rug made of standard length wool fiber.

Is it worth getting carpets cleaned professionally?

Rugs are one of the dirtiest items in your home. Carpets and rugs are filters that trap dirt, dust, dust mites, bacteria, mold, viruses, dead skin cells, pet debris, and other pollutants. For one of the dirtiest items in your home, Professional Rug Cleaning is one of the most vigorous cleaning processes available for any item in your home.

Can you steam clean an area rug?

Submersion cleaning from a professional specialty rug cleaner is always safer and more effective. However, if your rug is cheap, made of synthetic fiber and isn't particularly dirty then you can opt to steam clean it instead to save money.

About Us - Professional Rug Cleaners

Name: Rug Cleaning
Brand: Babash Rug Services
Rating: 5.0 (417 reviews)

The Hafezi Family

Reza Hafezi

Hello, my name is Reza and I am your dedicated rug maintenance specialist.
I was born and raised in Iran, the fine rug capital of the world, where my family culture regarded Persian handwoven rugs as magnificent pieces of art…

As a result, in the mid-80’s, I began educating myself and chose rug services as my profession. I spent years traveling to and from the cities and villages where these masterpieces were designed and woven in order to evaluate the nuts & bolts of the industry.

I spent countless hours studying among and working with various professional rug cleaners, designers, weavers, manufacturers and repair specialists. In an industry based on tradition, nothing beats practical hands-on experience which I continue to build upon today. That’s why some of the biggest names in the industry trust my family & I for quality workmanship, value and honest business practices.

In 2005, my family and I brought our expertise to the United States and have been providing high quality trade and maintenance services ever since. We first began in Rocksville, Maryland and later moved to our current home in the Los Angeles County.

I look forward to sharing my passion with you.

Ali Hafezi Mashhadi

Hey there! My name is Ali.

I am an IICRC Certified Carpet Cleaning Technician & WoolSafe Fiber Care Specialist and I have been working for our family business for over 7 years. I’ve had my hands in all the corners of the business: on the washing floor, with the pickup & delivery crew, as well as the launch and operation of our website and online marketing efforts.

Outside of work I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science from UCLA. When I’m not studying, I love to create music. I can play four different instruments and have been writing, singing & recording my own music since I was 13 years old. A creatively inclined dreamer, I get along particularly well with the design, fine art & rug enthusiast community who have kindred nostalgic spirits.

I understand that you have a lot of choices when it comes to rug cleaners. By doing the right thing, I believe that we can earn your trust, your business, and hopefully your friendship in the process.

I look forward to being of service to you!

Honest Rug Cleaners & Repair Specialists

Babash Rug Services is owned and operated by the Hafezi family. We’re Rug Cleaners with one of the safest, most effective, and affordable cleaning procedures in the industry! Our repair and cleaning staff are the culmination of years of practical experience combined with a passion for fine handwoven rugs. Our owner and founder Reza is a member of the rug cleaning team himself. Reza works on and oversees every single rug that we clean and repair to assure your rug’s safety and quality cleaning. All repairs are conducted in-house by a team of Los Angeles-based rug repair technicians who have 20-50 years’ experience in rug maintenance work. Our staff’s pool of knowledge allows us to expertly deliver quality service in every job.

Our Facility

Babash Rug Services is located in Canoga Park. Our convenient location allows us to serve the entire County of Los Angeles including rug cleaning in Pasadena and rug cleaning in La Canada Flintridge. We also serve the residents of San Fernando Valley and surrounding Ventura County. Our facility features the largest outdoor rug-drying area in Los Angeles County. All pallets are cleaned before rugs are laid on them to dry naturally in the sunshine. This drying process is eco-friendly and amplifies the sheen from our washing process. Inside the facility, we have our washing plant featuring French drains which provide a steady stream of water for your rug, so your rug does not soak in dirty water after the dirt and grime are removed.

Our Tools

We believe in only using detergents that are safe for you, your pets, and your children. Our detergents are biodegradable and are safe for both our employees and our customers.

Our dusting machine is state-of-the-art with many advantages over other dusting machines. Curious? You can read about our entire cleaning process here. Our dusting machine is waterproof, so we can soak your rug in water before washing. The water turns soil into mud and is eliminated by the detergent and duster. The duster features leather straps, which quickly rotate to unsettle dust and soil from deep inside the rug. Our duster is portable and is human operated. This approach is the best of both worlds as it allows us to pay close attention to the fine details of your rug, while still using high-powered machinery to truly deep clean the rug in a way that humans cannot achieve.

After unsettling and eliminating the mud and soil in your rug with our duster and flat spades, a fine film of dust might still naturally exist on the rug’s surface. We eliminate this by using our orbital scrubber, along with a second batch of detergent, which are used to remove any remaining dust or film.

Finally, we have our state-of-the-art centrifuge rug drying machine. This machine quickly rotates to eliminate about 95% of the water in the rug within the span of two-three minutes. This is crucial to ensure the quick removal of water because leaving too much water or drying too slowly can lead to odors, color bleeding, and yellowing. This is one of the main reasons why rug cleaning cannot be done at home. To eliminate the remaining 5% of water, the rug is dried on our outdoor pallets.

Our Philosophy

We believe that the most effective way of conducting business is doing it the right way. Our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional cleaning quality and honest service favorable to our customers interests, at the most affordable rate possible, to establish long term relationships with our clientele, creating a win-win situation for both our business and our clients.

Furthermore, we believe in thoroughly testing our products for long term safety before rolling them out for sale. Our organic detergents are safe for you, your pets, and your children and we don’t use new products without first researching the potential hazards and verifying the suppliers claims.

When it comes to our cleaning procedure, our years of specialized experience has led to discoveries that allow us to eliminate stains safely without adversely harming the fibers or lifespans of the rug. With every wash we ask ourselves how we can exert the least amount of pressure possible onto the rug, to maintain its lifespan across generations, while still maintaining an effective and desirable cleaning result.