Rug Repair For Color Running & Fading

Expert Rug Repairs in Baltimore & Maryland

Have the colors in a treasured rug faded or run over the years? When a rug’s colors fade or bleed, it can affect more than its appearance. Color run can also damage the rug’s structural integrity and necessitate rug repairs.

For more than 30 years, CLEAN Choice Cleaning & Restoration has restored the appearance of area and Oriental rugs and repaired damage caused by fading or color run. Our rug restoration experts have the skills and experience needed to fix your rug, so the new colors blend seamlessly with the existing ones.

Don’t let improper rug restoration devalue your rug. Contact CLEAN Choice at (410) 978-6050 to schedule rug restoration services at your Maryland home or business.

What Causes Rug Colors To Run or Fade?

There are several reasons rugs experience color run. A professional rug cleaning and restoration service is your best source for determining your rug’s fading or bleeding issues. Some potential causes related to the dyeing process:

• “Fugitive” dyes are colors that typically bleed or fade from sunlight exposure.
• Excess dye in a new rug’s fibers can cause bleeding when you wash it the first time.
• Over-dyed rugs, including tea-washed and inked rugs, have their dyes added after they’re woven to give the rug an aged look or to conceal areas damaged by color bleeding.

Certain dyes are more susceptible to color run than others. For instance, red hues bleed and fade when exposed to sunlight, and blue shades tend to fade due to their general instability.

Other reasons for color run include:

• High temperatures during the cleaning process.
• The use of high alkalinity detergents.
• Acidic stains caused specifically by pet urine.

How To Prevent Rug Color Running and Fading

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent your rug’s colors from bleeding or fading:

1. Use a specialty color treatment to help your rug keep its vibrant hues.
2. Keep the rug away from excessive light by closing curtains, drapes, and blinds on sunny days.
3. Install protective window treatments.

Benefits of Professional Services for Rug Color Run/Fade

Color restoration enhances your rug’s aesthetics and value. Color run correction is an intricate process, so having a professional perform the restoration ensures your rug isn’t further damaged or “over-restored,” meaning the new color is more intense than the original one.

The bottom line? If your rug’s colors fade or bleed when you wash it, it means it needs professional care. At CLEAN Choice, we expertly match the colors to their original tone and hue, so your rug looks flawless and like new. We provide professional, skilled rug cleaning and color run correction when things go awry. Let us help restore your rug!

Do you need color run or fading services for one or more of your valuable rugs? Call CLEAN Choice at (410) 978-6050 or contact us online to schedule service in Baltimore.

CLEAN Choice Is Your Best Choice!

CLEAN Choice is the preferred choice of Maryland home and business owners for rug repair and restoration. Our skilled team repairs and restores woven, hooked, hand-knotted, and tufted area rugs and Oriental rugs. Our referral rewards program helps customers and clients earn free rewards and services at their homes or businesses.

Learn more about our rug, carpet, and other services, including residential and commercial carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning, by calling us at (410) 978-6050 or contacting us online.