Raleigh NC Rug Cleaning Services

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Professional Rug Cleaning & Repair Services

Pettyjohn’s Cleaning has been proudly serving the Raleigh Triangle area of North Carolina since 1989 with rug cleaning services. The goal of every service we provide is to provide a healthy and clean indoor environment that you share with family and friends. We do this by working sustainably, ethically, and ergonomically.

Rug Cleaning

No rug treatment replaces occasional professional cleaning. Even with regular home care, professional area rug cleaning is a must to extend the life of your rug.

Fiber ProTector®

Fiber ProTector® by Pettyjohn’s is the most effective furniture and carpet protector first line of defense against spills, stains, and soil. When applied to your fine carpet or textile, our Fiber ProTector® forms an invisible shield around the fibers, providing an amazing barrier against dust, oil, and water-based stains.

Oriental Rug Cleaning

Oriental area rugs are hand-knotted rugs produced in China, Tibet, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Turkey, Iran, and other Asian countries. Oriental rugs are usually made of wool or silk. At Pettyjohn’s, we specialize in Oriental rug cleaning as we have over 30+ years of experience in the area rug cleaning business.

Rug Repair

Our area rug repair specialists are trained and experienced in repairing a variety of machine and handmade rugs. Regular professional rug cleaning and timely area rug repair are crucial to ensuring the lifespan of your precious rug.

Pettyjohn’s Rug Cleaning Services

We offer residential and commercial area rug cleaning, upholstery fabric protection with our rug protection, professional rug resizing, rug fringe repair, and rug side cording repair. We also offer custom fitted rug pads to our customers.

Robert and Karen Pettyjohn are the owners of Pettyjohn’s, located in Wake Forest, NC. The Pettyjohn family has been cleaning Oriental rugs in the Wake Forest, Raleigh, and Greater Triangle area for the past 35+ years! We focus on consumer education, compassionate expertise, and our experience has allowed us to dedicate our company to provide the most cutting-edge service in the industry.

Our Rug Cleaning Process

Pettyjohn’s utilizes a proprietary rug cleaning process to guarantee that your floor fittings leave our shop spotless. This video demonstrates how we take your worn and soiled rugs and return them to prime condition.

We understand that each and every rug is unique, and we tailor our services to match its specific needs. Generally, our area rug cleaning process consists of tumble dusting, air dusting, washing, gentle agitation, detail work, ringing, centrifuge, brooming, and drying.

Rug Cleaning Process

Rugs We Clean:

Complimentary Rug Pick Up Within Our Normal Service Area

$200 Minimum. Rug Must be Rolled and Ready to Pick Up. Surcharge Applied for Buildings With Elevators & Limited Accessibility

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Need a Quote? What to Know Before You Call:

Every rug has a story! We want to know more about your rug’s story so that we can provide the best experience. Think of this like an interview, where we ask questions to get to know you and your rug a little better. The more information you can provide us regarding your rug, the better we will be able to help you! It’s ok if you don’t have all the answers, so don’t stress too much over it. We typically ask questions like:

What kind of rug do you have? (Examples of answers could be: a Karastan, an old Persian rug, a shaggy rug, or a rug from Home Depot.)
What size is your rug? (Include fringes. Note: the tag is generally not accurate.)
Where did you purchase the rug? (A big box store, a local consignment store, overseas? Sometimes knowing where you purchased the rug can help us narrow down what kind of rug it might be!)
What is the fiber content of the rug? (Wool? Cotton? Polyester? A blend?)
Is there a tag? (This can give an indication of material and size, however we rarely come across a tag that has an accurate measurement so keep in mind our sight-unseen quote is only as accurate as the information we receive.)
How old is your rug? (Purchased new two years ago, purchased from a consignment store – can indicate your rug has a history that you cannot know!)
Has it ever been cleaned before? (Other cleaners don’t always rinse out the cleaning solutions completely, and home extraction machines do not have sufficient suction to rinse properly either.)
Have there ever been any pets in the home? (We see so many unknown accidents from visiting grand-pets and neighbor pets!)
Do you have any particular concerns on your rug? (Pet accidents like urine or vomit, coffee or wine spills, your child drew with sharpie, or possible moth damage from long term storage.)
What else would you like us to know about this rug? (Did your grandparents make it while they were courting? True story! Did you buy it on your honeymoon? How special! Does it match the window treatments and the sofa and the formal China? Of course we realize how important it is to clean this rug!)

We are honored that you trust us to care for your precious rugs!

Our Normal and Extended Service Areas Include:

Google Rating

4.9

Based on 90 reviews

Pettyjohn's Rug Cleaning

4.9

Lynn Lowry

17:07 03 Feb 25

We had six oriental rugs cleaned, and they did a great job.

Christy Bishop

01:21 03 Nov 24

Took my rug to Pettyjohn’s after we lost our sweet Wrigley of 16 years. After years of wear, tear, doggie accidents, and lots of in and out/dirt/mud, it was trash it or see if we can salvage it. Seeing the before made me realize how badly it needed to be cleaned. They did the most amazing job! I was amazed at how clean and stain free this rug was. It looked brand new. Highly recommend!!! It was worth every penny. Great service, nice staff, convenient location.

Shaun Allen

17:40 19 Sep 24

Absolutely amazing job, exceeded my expectations.We have a 5 year old synthetic Ben Soleimani rug. It was in pretty rough shape due to pet stains and traffic patterns.All stains we were removed, all smells gone, a lot of texture returned from traffic patterns, and just overall clean feeling.The cost was also very reasonable, and the communication from Amy was always very prompt.

Mike Glavin

14:49 26 Jun 24

My dog vomited on my couch and I called Pettyjohns and Katie came and saved the day. She was professional and courteous in my home, the couch looks and smells amazing after she did her expert cleaning! I will definitely use them again!

william tremblay

00:18 27 Feb 24

I've been working for a cleaning business running multiple carpet, cleaning trucks and Oriental rug operation for over 30 yearsWe do our absolute best to provide great service to our customers. When we experience great service from another company we just have to say it.As The expression goes "see the good, say the good"In the service world, there are some companies and staff that will go above and beyond what you expect.We call it exceed your expectations.This was my experience with Pettyjohns!From the moment, I contacted them ;kind of late at night after hours ,They were extremely cordial, professional, and interested in providing a solution to a different type of request.Katie was courtesy, concerned and more than willing to assist.Her technician StevenWas also extremely professional, helpful, courteous , punctual and conscientious.It is one thing to do good quality work, but it's a whole different level when the company you are working with makes it so you never feel that you're putting them out.Hats off to all the staff for a wonderful experience!I will be working with them as frequently as possible.Thank you kindlyBill TremblayCarpet Cleaning ExpertsRhode Island

Lindsay Savelli

22:52 19 Feb 24

Katie did a PHENOMENAL job on my vintage, yellow, cotton velvet couch. We had greasy/ashy stains on the couch caused by remodeling work that wasn't well isolated and Katie was able to get every stain out and the couch looks brand new! Truly cannot recommend highly enough!!

Kathryn McCullen

14:20 21 Dec 23

I love old rugs. I purchased a worn 1920s Mahal this past summer and my dogs decided to pee all over it to make it theirs. I found a recommendation for Pettyjohn’s on a website dedicated to the proper cleaning of old wool rugs. I called them and they helped me understand the process that would need to be done to get them clean and smell-free. I picked up the rug yesterday and it looks amazing and doesn’t have any of dog odor left! I will happily drive the hour each way in the future to have them care for my treasured Persian rugs.

Heather Sutton

20:40 07 Nov 23

From the minute I called and spoke with Amy to having our rug serged, the customer service and workmanship was outstanding!

3mclemmons

02:09 30 Aug 23

I was in the process of redecorating a small living area in my home. My area rug which is 7 years old, had never been cleaned. I took it to PettyJohns to have it restored. The people there were soo sweet and friendly. It was my first time using their services, but they made me feel like i had known them for years. I was delighted that they were knowledgeable enough to offer me a new rug pad which I hadn’t thought of. My rug was ready when they said it would be, and it was super clean and plush when I got it back. I am well pleased and highly recommend that you check them out!

Margaret Avery

20:24 07 Jun 23

Katie at Pettyjohn's did a specialty cleaning of two Korean silk table runners my father brought back from Korea in 1953--70 years ago. They were dirty, with stains, and had not been properly stored or cleaned. She did a thorough review, gave me lots of information, we agreed on how to proceed, she explained what she had done and the complications and options for further work--she did a great job. They have great sentimental value for our family and now we are able to display and enjoy them.

Roberto Jimenez

21:50 19 May 23

Very professional with handling my carpet. Took their time to explain their solutions on cleaning it out thoroughly. The workers here honestly try there best to work magic, and charge a fair price

Beth Brock

23:11 28 Mar 23

Always doing the best job and caring so much about my special heirlooms!! You would not ever regret them for caring for yours as well!! ♥️

Ivan Waldman

18:23 13 Jan 23

Had tomato based stain on a very expensive new area rug. Called Ethan Allen who sold us the rug and they recommended PettyJohn's. They were quite expensive, but they just returned the rug and the stain is no longer visible. Saved quite a bit of money not having to replace the rug.

Brenda R

21:17 30 Dec 22

These folks are extremely professional. They are on time, and actually have technical knowledge and skills like no one else in the industry. We use them on a regular basis for our clients for cleaning, and especially rug Pro Tection.

Margaret Pepe

02:57 27 Oct 22

They have cleaned several of my oriental rugs and they turn out looking good and smelling good!

Elle R

20:54 04 Oct 22

*Very professional staff*Affordable prices*Reliable and trustworthy technicians*environmentally safe products*they even gave great referrals of other local businesses

Dorothy McKelvie

23:30 16 Mar 22

Pettyjohn's did an outstanding job cleaning two ivory colored Ethan Allen chair cushions and arm protectors. I had botched a do-it-yourself cleaning job, but now thanks to Katie at Pettyjohn's they are like new again. Their staff was professional, friendly and helpful, and their price was very reasonable. I can highly recommend.

Charlie-Julie Powley

21:34 14 Jan 22

Pettyjohn’s is simply the best in the trade for general rug cleaning/restoration, upholstery cleaning or stain removal. They have extensive knowledge and training which is highly beneficial when working with heirloom or delicate fibers. I don’t trust anyone else. I have used them to remove red wine stains on a chair cushion and rug as well as a pet stain on a hand woven rug. I call them whenever I am in doubt as to how to pre-treat a rug or an upholstery item. Their waiver states they cannot guarantee results however Perryjohn’s has never failed me!

Amanda Lee

02:06 17 Oct 21

Customer service goes above and beyond! Very responsive and on time for services booked. This business definitely takes pride is doing great quality work!

Jennifer “Spring” Blachly

13:06 02 Oct 21

Amy, Katie, Andrew and the crew are phenomenal people. Not only are they good at what they do, they take pride in what they do. My elderly father has incontinence and had more than a few accidents on my car's driver side seat. Everyone I called quoted me a low price and then said this was a battle I'd be fighting for a long time. No one could guarantee they'd be able to remove the smell.Somehow while googling I found Pettyjohns and decided to call them. I spoke to Katie and then Amy who quoted what sounded like an expensive price. But I figure you get what you pay for and their website guaranteed their work. I am so beyond glad I went to see them. Not only did they get the smell out, but they also discovered the urine was eating away at the cotton fibers in the seat and it was about to snap. They took the time to stitch this back together and save me an extremely costly and difficult repair. And they didn't charge me anything extra for it either. They also gave me excellent advice on how to prevent this from occurring again without embarrassing my dad.Like I said, they take pride in their work.On top of all this, they are just very *nice* people. This family owned business has just earned another customer for life. I look forward to working with them again!

Brenda Putnam Newman

14:14 27 Apr 21

I found Pettyjohn's rug cleaning to be professional, friendly, courteous, and fair priced. I had looked at other rug cleaners and their prices were much higher. I would highly recommend their services.

Suzy Spellman

22:24 24 Apr 21

These folks are the nicest people to deal with and they clean your inside home carpets just as pristinely as they do area rugs. Recommend to everyone as we live 35 minutes away and would travel far more for their quality of service.

mary o'donnell

16:09 18 Feb 21

I hired Pettyjohns to treat my new oriental rugs with Fiber Protector a few months ago. They were extremely professional and demonstrated a high level of expertise on the product. I hesitated getting the treatment as I just paid for my new rugs and didnt really want to spend more money but after discussing with them, they convinced me of the value. And I am SO HAPPY I listened. One of my dogs threw up on the rug and I didn't see it until the next day when it was partially dried. The vomit basically sat on top of the rug fibers and I was able to easily remove it with no permanent stain. The protector does not change the feel of the rug at all. I highly recommend PettyJohns and the FiberProtector product for your rugs and carpets! Its worth the cost and wish I knew about Pettyjohns years ago.

C P

19:27 16 Feb 21

very nice people, very responsive and timely---they do a nice job

Pam

20:42 22 Jan 21

The customer service is awesome! I brought twenty year old car mats to be cleaned and colored. They did a magnificent job! My mats look fresh and newer than I ever thought possible. I'm amazed! Thank you so much!

Sharon Steele

15:58 22 Dec 20

I would highly recommend Pettyjohn to anyone needing area rug cleaning. Amy & the service team exceeded my expectations, from the pick up and delivery services, the quick answers to my questions and the excellent condition in which my rugs (wool & synthetic) were returned. The prices may seem high but the value for your money makes it worth the price you pay. I will use Pettyjohn again when I need my area rugs cleaned.

David Eckstine

14:20 16 Dec 20

Have done business with Pettyjohn’s for 20+ years. Excellent firm to deal with. Highly recommend.

sandi barbour

20:45 13 Oct 20

You can trust Pettyjohn's to know what they are doing! Their knowledge is unsurpassed in cleaning oriental rugs...very professional folks!

Kristina Pazienza

21:36 22 Sep 20

Hands down an AMAZING company. From the customer service side of things to the actual cleaning of the upholstery it was professional, quick, and affordable. They had excellent communication from start to finish and were able to restore two chairs that were badly stained. They came back looking brand new with no stains or odor. I would highly recommend this company to anyone thinking they need to replace a furniture item because it cannot be saved. I don't know how they did it (because I tried myself); so thankful to have been referred to Pettyjohn's!!!!

Michael Cunningham

16:22 05 Jul 20

Great people and great service. Spilled red wine on a brand new light blue rug. Can't see a strain at all.

willardscarpetcleaning Upholsteryservice

12:34 13 Jun 20

They are extremely knowledgeable Dedicated Down-to-earth Company that I recommend to Anybody Plus they are a Christian based business

Jay Humphrey

20:45 21 May 20

Robert Pettyjohn is professional and expert in all aspects of his business. He also has a great personality and is easy to communicate with and to be able to do business in a fantastic manner. We will recommend Pettyjohn's to others and to do work for the Baptist State Convention of NC.

Scott Finney

16:11 05 Mar 20

If you want the highest quality of rugs washing look no further. There team is amazing and knowledgeable. You can use the best or you can have the rest. You will not be disappointed.

Frieda Harrington

16:05 29 Jan 20

Pettyjohn's removed a large red wine stain from our brand new sofa cushion. When we dropped off the cushion they thoroughly explained their cleaning and fabric protection process. They gave us the costs for the cleaning, the protective spray, and treating the rest of the sofa - very transparent and worth the cost. The work was done in the time frame that worked best for us. We felt like they went above and beyond to accommodate us.

Dereck L Hood

14:08 09 Dec 19

The staff is phenomenal and the rug cleaning is second to none. They provide a family environment as well as stressing a clean and HEALTHY rug for your families.

Dore' Bergfors

17:36 06 Dec 19

We used Pettyjohn’s carpet cleaning service five years ago before placing our home for sale. Their attention to details, professional service, excellent cleaning techniques were impressive. Recently I had them tackle several rooms, hall and stairs. The carpet is a light color that showed the results of children, water damage, and a rust spot. Again, their knowledge and skill produced carpet we can enjoy for a few more years. Also, they give you a complete quote for services before they begin and this is what you pay when the job is completed. Thank you, Pettyjohn’s.

Lisa Marie

20:45 11 Nov 19

By far, five star service. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ at Pettyjohn’s located in Wake Forest! From the front office to the gentleman who made my rug look brand new again. This is a very professional business with a team of courteous, helpful people. Well worth the fair cost for the rug cleaning. I wish I had a before and after picture to post. I would recommend their service to anyone. Lisa Staples

Judy Kinnally

17:43 28 Oct 19

I researched quite a bit to find a place that could professionally clean my Oriental rugs. They were very dirty after years of wear and tear and I doubted they would ever get entirely clean, but I gave Pettyjohn’s a shot! They did not disappoint! They managed to bring the rugs back to their original beauty, which was no easy feat! The staff did a great job of explaining the process and it was quickly clear they take their job seriously. I would highly recommend Pettyjohn’s if you have rugs or furniture you truly care about and want to bring back to their original state of beauty!!

Robert Ward

00:16 23 Oct 19

Out standing five stars is not enough. They did a wonderful job cleaning our rug.Rocky just got fixed in the pic. Lol

Falls Baptist Church

21:21 17 Oct 19

Great job on our pew cushions. Everyone has been raving about the excellent job y’all did cleaning our pew cushions. Thank you!

Caroline Dancy

18:24 26 Sep 19

I had a great experience with Pettyjohn's. I purchased a vintage oriental carpet at an antique store and wanted it cleaned before I put it in my home. The store recommended Pettyjohn's for this type of rug.When I dropped the rug off, I had the opportunity to meet Robert, the owner. He is very charismatic and gave me a tour of the facility. I felt like I was on an elementary school field trip - it was great. He explained what each of the machines did and that they try to be as green as possible - there is a cistern to collect rain water! They not only clean rugs and carpets, but also sofa cushions and other upholstery items.My rug was ready before the original date they had provided. All of the people that work at Pettyjohn's are very friendly and professional. They seem to take a lot of pride in their work and their reputation. I would definitely use Pettyjohn's again the future.

C Stephens

22:34 31 Jul 19

My experience was wonderful! Such a thoughtful and helpful staff. My rug is vibrant again. My intention was to provide a five star rating. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

C Stephens

22:34 31 Jul 19

My experience was wonderful! Such a thoughtful and helpful staff. My rug is vibrant again. My intention was to provide a five star rating. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

Ann Holsing

14:09 27 Jun 19

They have a great staff! Very helpful, honest, respectful and super nice.

Joseph Freeman

16:51 07 Jun 19

They cleaned our very dirty car upholstery, and did an excellent job. I’d recommend them to anyone. A great experience.

Joseph Freeman

16:51 07 Jun 19

They cleaned our very dirty car upholstery, and did an excellent job. I’d recommend them to anyone. A great experience.

Jim Kenny

01:10 02 May 19

Very helpful and transparent. I had a rug that was in bad shape and they told me that it would cost more to clean and repair than to replace.

Wayne Cottrell

22:44 25 Jan 19

I recently took my rug to get cleaned because after 7 years of use, it needed to be cleaned. Kids and dogs can do some damage. I picked the rug up today. It looks brand new. My wife couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend their services!

Carla Payne

00:06 15 Jan 19

I appreciate Pettyjohn's great service and using environmental supportive techniques. They do so much more than just rugs! While working with a client I accidentally spilled oil on my jeans. I dropped off a small rug and mentioned my jeans and they gave me a product to try and IT WORKED! Anything needing cleaning - give them a try. Need a rug rebound or cut - try Pettyjohns. Need furniture cleaned - yep, I'm calling Pettyjohns!

Skip Roy

23:33 20 Jun 18

Pettyjohns cleans our carpets annually. The cleaning yesterday was outstanding. The carpet looks as good as new. A coke stain is totally gone and the carpets dried in less than 2 hours. Outstanding work.

Doug Nalley

19:55 03 Jan 18

Known Robert and Karen for years. Just had carpet and upholstery cleaned at home. On time, courteous technician, job well done, great price. Not much more to say than that. Highly recommend these fine people to you.

Ken Turner

23:37 01 Dec 17

Pettyjohn's is a top rate company. We have used them several times and are always pleased with the way the job gets done and the prices. They are an EXTREMELY reliable company with an excellent staff. Robert, Amy and the rest of the staff are the nicest people you will ever meet. I recommend them to anyone who needs carpet or fabric cleaning!!!

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Professional Rug Cleaning in Raleigh, Wake Forest NC

Sometimes you can accomplish some simple stain cleaning on your own, however, you have to be careful you don’t ruin and cause additional damage. This is where a professional rug cleaning comes in. Pettyjohn’s Cleaning is certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification). With these designations, you can trust that we have the experience, knowledge, and expertise to clean your rugs and protect your carpet and furniture. Pettyjohn’s Cleaning has gone through the exhaustive process to learn the principals and standards of care for rug cleaning set by the IICRC.

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