Antique Oriental rug cleaning Wembley restoration by Max Cleaning UK—pre-1950 rug specialists for HA0/HA9 collectors. Museum-grade care for £25/sqft+ heirlooms.
15+ years vintage Oriental expertise.
Defining "Antique" Oriental Rugs
| Era | Age | Value Range | Cleaning Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-1920 | 100+ yrs | £5k-£100k+ | Expert |
| 1920-1940 | 80-100 yrs | £3k-£25k | High |
| 1940-1950 | 75-85 yrs | £1.5k-£10k | Specialist |
| 1950-1970 | Semi-antique | £500-£3k | Standard |
Free antique certification included.
Antique Rug Restoration Challenges
BRITTLE wool fibres
DEGRADED natural dyes
FRAGILE cotton foundations
MOTH devastation
PREVIOUS bad cleaning
Max Cleaning's 14-Step Antique Process
1. HISTORICAL assessment
2. Knot density verification
3. Fragility testing
4. Archival photo documentation
5. Climate-controlled dusting
6. Custom pH formulation
7. Micro-immersion (never full soak)
8. Individual colour stabilisation
9. Silk/cotton reinforcement
10. Moth eradication (non-toxic)
11. Custom fringe reconstruction
12. Tension-controlled drying
13. Conservator final inspection
14. Certificate of authenticity
Wembley Antique Rug Pricing
| Antique Grade | Sq Ft Rate | 6x9 Example | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-1920 | £35/sqft | £1,890 | Full restoration |
| 1920-1940 | £28/sqft | £1,512 | Conservation |
| 1940-1950 | £22/sqft | £1,188 | Specialist clean |
| Rush Service | +50% | +50% | 48hr turnaround |
Free insurance appraisal over £5,000 value.
Wembley Antique Collection Service
HA0/HA9 - WHITE GLOVE (free)
Climate van (55-65°F)
£50k transit insurance
Conservator handling
Archival packaging
High-Profile Wembley Restorations
"1908 Tabriz (£28k) returned to exhibition quality!" – Wembley collector.
"1930s Hereke silk conserved for auction!" – HA0 estate.
Antique Rug Red Flags
⚠️ Dry rot smell
⚠️ Powder residue (moth)
⚠️ Sticky fibres (old chemicals)
⚠️ Warped shape (prior damage)
Valuation & Certification Services
£99 Antique Package:
✅ Knot density cert
✅ Dye origin analysis
✅ Age estimation
✅ Market value range
✅ Insurance documentation
Conservation vs Restoration
CONSERVATION (£/sqft): Stabilise existing
RESTORATION (££/sqft): Return to original
Both available per expert recommendation.
Book Wembley Antique Rug Restoration
Limited conservation slots! antique specialist booking.
Heritage month: Free valuation with £1k+ clean!
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