RUG STAIN & ODOR TREATMENT
| New York

Rug Stain & Pet Odor Removal in NYC

Rug stain removal and pet odor treatment for Persian, Oriental, wool, silk and handmade rugs, from pet urine to wine, coffee and deep-set stains. Pickup and delivery available across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. Text us photos for a same-day quote.

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Trusted by New Yorkers and design professionals to wash, restore, and tailor fine rugs.

10k+
Rugs Serviced
Rugs restored & preserved
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Masking Scents
Odor flushed out at the source, never covered
25+
Years of Experience
Second-generation rug specialists
In the Rug Trade Since 1999
Safe, Targeted Treatments
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Odor Flushed Out, Not Masked
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Every rug cut to the exact size of your room, re-bound by hand, with its border and pattern kept intact.

No More Stains

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Stains are based on the rug’s fibers, dyes, construction, condition and the age and severity of the affected area. Every rug needs a hand-on inspection prior to an estimate.
Pet Odor & Stains

Why Surface Cleaning Fails

Odor doesn’t live in the pile. It lives in the foundation.

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The uric acid problem

Urine dries into microscopic uric acid crystals that settle deep in the rug's foundation. Steam cleaners and home vacuums only reach the surface fibers β€” and the moisture they add reactivates the bacteria below, so the smell comes back stronger.

02

The pH shift & dye bleeding

Urine enters as a warm acid and oxidizes into a strongly alkaline state as it dries. That swing burns the natural dyes in wool, Persian and silk rugs, and the color run it causes is permanent.

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The Refinery solution

No perfumes, no masking. A full submersion bath carries enzymes through the entire structure, digesting the uric acid crystals and the bacteria that cause the odor, then restores the rug's natural pH β€” as fully as its fibers, dyes and construction allow.

Surface cleaning

What steam & home machines do

  • Wet only the top fibers, leaving uric acid crystals in the foundation
  • Add moisture that reactivates the bacteria, so the odor returns stronger
  • Risk burning the natural dyes in wool, Persian and silk rugs
  • Mask the smell with perfume for a few days
The Refinery

What a submersion bath does

  • Water and enzymes reach the full depth of the rug, not just the pile
  • Enzymes digest the uric acid crystals and the odor-causing bacteria
  • Dyes are tested first, then the rug's natural pH is restored
  • Nothing is perfumed or masked

Results depend on how long the urine has been in the rug and on its fibers, dyes and construction.

Odor Extraction Process

Live-Enzyme Application

Enzyme treatment that digests the uric acid crystals locked into the rug's foundation.

The Wash

A full submersion wash that flushes dissolved urine and bacteria out of the weave.

pH Stabilization

The rug's natural pH is restored to stop dye bleeding and fiber damage.

Complete Sanitization

Odor-causing bacteria neutralized at the source, with no masking fragrance.

RUG TYPES WE SERVICE

Persian & Oriental Rugs
Oushak & Turkish Rugs
Moroccan & Beni Ourain Rugs
Kilim & Flat-Weave Rugs
Viscose Rugs
Tencel Rugs
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Professional Rug Stain Removal & Pet Odor Treatment

Rug stain removal takes more than spot cleaning. Liquids soak into the foundation of wool, Persian and Oriental rugs, where ordinary cleaning can't reach them and where steam cleaning often makes the odor worse.

Stains and odors we treat

  • Pet urine removal β€” enzyme treatment that digests uric acid crystals in the foundation
  • Pet odor removal β€” neutralizing off-gassing bacteria rather than covering it with fragrance
  • Vomit and feces stains β€” sanitizing treatment and full submersion wash
  • Wine, coffee and tea stains β€” pH-balanced tannin lifting
  • Food and grease stains β€” solvent-safe spot treatment by fiber type
  • Smoke and musty odors β€” deodorizing for rugs from storage or fire-affected homes
  • Ink, dye transfer and color run β€” assessed case by case before treatment

Where we work

Rug stain removal and pet odor treatment are available with free pickup and delivery across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, including high-rise buildings in the Upper East Side, Tribeca, SoHo, the West Village and Brooklyn Heights.

Text us photos of the affected area for an honest assessment of what can and can't be removed.

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Have Questions?

Will all pet stains and odors come out completely?

Yes, for most cases. However as pet urine dries, its chemical makeup changes from acidic to highly alkaline, which can permanently bleach or "burn" the dyes in wool and silk. We always perform a close inspection before washing so we can give you an honest, professional look at what can be fully restored.

Why does my rug smell worse after I tried to clean the pet stain at home?

Using a steam cleaner on pet stains will actually make the smell much worse. These machines only wet the surface, which "wakes up" hidden urine crystals deep inside the rug's fibers, releasing gases that make the odor significantly stronger.

Is your enzyme treatment safe for antique, handmade wool, and silk rugs?

Yes, our treatment is completely safe; we use a gentle, pH-balanced enzyme formula specifically designed to protect delicate antique wool, silk, and vegetable dyes while completely eliminating odors.

How long does the pet odor removal process take, and do you offer pickup?

The complete pet odor extraction and climate-controlled drying process typically takes 7 to 10 days, allowing us to treat the rug as thoroughly as its fibers, dyes and construction safely allow. We provide white-glove pickup and delivery services for all area rugs across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, specializing in high-rise logistics.

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