Arax Oriental Rug Cleaning Co.

I’ve just had such a positive experience dropping off my rug here, that I just can’t wait!
We were looking for a quality location to take an area rug that we acquired from my grandparents. I never thought much of it, this rug– but when I called this place and was told I should look for a pattern on the bottom, material type, etc, I got a good vibe. We called a few other places, but ultimately decided to bring the rug here.
I stopped by today after talking on the phone to the owner, Aram. He is the one who greeted me, inspected my rug (and I mean INSPECTED!), quoted me, etc. I learned about this rug in ways I never expected (it’s of high quality, it’s wool, probably machine made, called «bastard weave,» etc.). When Aram could tell I wanted to know more, he would explain it.
This business has been there since 1923. It looks like it’s been there a while, and I’m glad it’s still around. They use a washing/​shampooing method that uses a detergent that is supposedly non-​toxic enough that I could drink it and not be sick. They air and sun-​dry (face down, so as not to fade) the rugs after cleaning. It’s not high tech, but we’re talking about some 100 year old rugs that this company handles– and they’ve been around long enough that I trust they know what they’re doing!
I’m not quite sure about the turnaround time (over the phone it was a week to 10 days) but ah well. The thing needs a cleaning, so I can wait.
Since I delivered it, there’s an auto 20% off on the cleaning. Sweet!
And I’m so happy to support a local, historic business. So another place who would clean for the same amount of time could do it in a day. I’m not sure it would be as non-​toxic, and I’m almost positive that they wouldn’t be as personable.
I’ll update again when I pick it up (I was told it would be as good as new!). But if you’re looking for a place to clean your rugs, and they also apparently do house calls for carpet-​cleaning, too!), I’d recommend them!