Service
Area Rug Cleaning
Wool, silk, cotton and synthetic rugs, expertly cleaned. In your home, or in our Carmel shop with pickup and delivery as an option.
- A+ rating with the BBB
- IICRC & CRI certified
- Serving Indianapolis since 1995
Spot removed from an area rug.
How we do it
Area Rugs, expertly cleaned.
Oriental and wool rugs are not carpet. Dyes bleed, fringes tangle, and backing can be damaged by the wrong amount of water. We identify the fiber and construction first, then choose the process. Every rug is inspected before and after.
You have two options. We can clean the rug on-site in your home, which a lot of customers choose for maintenance. Or, for a deep cleaning, the rug can come to our Carmel shop for a full wash, which is the right call for valuable, heavily soiled or pet-contaminated rugs. We offer pickup and delivery.
Step by step
What happens on the visit.
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Inspection
A technician hand-inspects the rug for color bleeding, tears, dye fading, abrasion and pet contamination, and records it all on an inspection sheet before cleaning starts.
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Dry soil removal
The RugBadger delivers over 40,000 harmonic vibrations per minute into the back of the rug, shaking loose the dry soil and grit trapped in the foundation and between the fibers.
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Pile brush or vacuum
Depending on the rug type, the pile is brushed or vacuumed to lift out everything the dry soil removal shook loose.
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Wash
Each rug is washed one at a time with the method suited to its fiber content and dyes, fringe included.
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Rinse and dry
Excess moisture is extracted and a rinse returns the fibers to their natural state. Rugs dry completely in a climate-controlled area with air circulation.
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Final inspection
The rug is inspected again, rolled and wrapped in protective packaging for delivery or pickup.
Watch
See a rug go through our wash pit.
Rug stain removed.
Honest pricing
Real numbers, before we show up.
Real ranges, not teaser rates. Every home is different — square footage and carpet condition change the number. Call and a real person gives you an honest price before we ever show up, not a surprise when the technician is already in your driveway.
Area rugs
- Cleaned in your home
- $1.00 / sq ft
- Cleaned in our shopFull wash, climate-controlled drying. $50 minimum for any work in our shop.
- $2.50 / sq ft
- Pet-damaged rugsBoth sides cleaned and flushed
- add $1.00 / sq ft
Prices are starting ranges for typical rooms. Call 317-876-9944 and a real person will give you a price for your home.
Reviews
What customers say about our area rug work.
“After bringing in an area rug that had an intense stain I was greeted immediately by many friendly faces. The staff was courteous and professional and got my rug right in for cleaning. I picked the rug up a few weeks later and to my surprise the stain was gone! … I will definitely use them again and had a great all around experience.”
Google review
“I highly recommend Langenwalter Carpet Cleaning for your area rug cleaning. I had three cleaned and they look awesome! One kid rug had stains and dirt worked in quite well-haha! The red/orange color was bleeding into another when I tried to clean it. It looked terrible. The were able to "fix" it and get rid of the stains and dirt. Give them a chance with your rugs and carpet!”
Google review
“I have worked with Langenwalter for years, but they were especially helpful recently. I had an infestation of moths in one of my wool rugs. Langenwalter came out and cleaned all my area rugs (some 10 x 12) on both sides to ensure they were thoroughly cleaned. They were so helpful in moving furniture and making sure the rugs were left so they would dry properly…”
Google review
“We have an 8-foot round rug that had a big spot of cyan printer ink spilled on it. We took it to Langenwalter and they got the spot out! The rug looks like new! Thank you!”
Yelp review
Local to you
Area Rugs in Carmel, Zionsville, Indianapolis and Fishers.
We clean area rugs throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding communities, including Carmel, Zionsville and Fishers. Rugs can be cleaned in your home or washed in our Carmel shop, with pickup and delivery available.
- Indianapolis
- Carmel
- Fishers
- Westfield
- Noblesville
- Zionsville
- Brownsburg
- Avon
- Plainfield
- Greenwood
- Greenfield
- McCordsville
- Fortville
- Castleton
- Oaklandon
- Eagle Creek
- Lebanon
- Cicero
- Pittsboro
- Danville
- Camby
- New Palestine
- Pendleton
Questions
Common questions
Should my rug be cleaned in-home or in the shop?
Synthetic rugs and most wool rugs in decent shape do well in-home, unless they are heavily soiled. Oriental, silk, antique, very soiled or pet-contaminated rugs should come to the shop, where we can dust, wash and dry them properly. We will tell you which during the walk-through or when you call.
How long does shop cleaning take?
Usually one to two weeks, depending on the rug and how many are ahead of it. Heavily soiled or odor-affected rugs can take longer because they are washed and dried more than once.
Do you pick up and deliver?
Yes, across our service area. Ask the office when you call and we will add it to the schedule.
Can you remove pet urine from a rug?
Usually. Urine in a rug needs a full wash to flush it out of the foundation, which is why pet-affected rugs go to the shop.
Do you guarantee stain removal on area rugs?
Not always. Every rug is different, so we handle stains case by case. A thorough cleaning often reduces stains a lot and makes them much less noticeable. When a rug needs more, we offer stain treatment at an additional cost. Email us a photo of your rug at [email protected], bring it to our shop, or have us look at it on site, and we'll tell you what we think can be done and give you a price before any work starts.
Do I need an appointment to drop off my rugs?
No appointment needed. Just stop by our Carmel shop at 4521 W. 99th Street any time Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, and someone will be here to check your rugs in.
Other services
Everything else we clean.
Carpet Cleaning
Truck-mounted hot-water extraction for wall-to-wall carpet, stairs and traffic lanes. Conditioner, sanitizer and protectant included.
Learn moreStain Removal
Spots on wall-to-wall carpet that won't come out with normal cleaning. Quoted separately, covered for 30 days.
Learn moreTile & Grout
Pressurized cleaning that removes years of soil and grime without scrubbing on your knees.
Learn moreUpholstery
Sofas, sectionals, recliners and dining chairs, cleaned with the right method for each fabric.
Learn morePet Stains & Odor
Urine goes through the carpet into the pad. Surface cleaning might hide it for a week. We assess the problem expertly and honestly.
Learn moreCommercial
Offices, clinics, churches, universities, schools, dealerships, restaurants and more, cleaned after hours on a schedule that doesn't interrupt your business.
Learn moreDyeing & Color Repair
Bleach spots, hair dye and acne cream are color loss, not stains. Cleaning can't fix them. Color correction can.
Learn moreCarpet Repair
Open seams, burns, pet damage and worn spots repaired so your carpet looks the best possible.
Learn moreReady when you are.
Call the office and we'll find a time that works.