To Contact Us:

Business hours:
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5:30pm
Saturday- call for availability

Business address:
Breathe Free Carpet & Fine Fabric Care
11918 SE Division St.,
Suite 346
Portland, OR 97266

Phone:
503-794-9200

Email:
info@breathefreecarpet.com

Breathe Free Carpet & Fine Fabric Care has a long history in the art of domestic and Oriental rug cleaning.  We understand how important hand-made rugs are, as an art form.  We also understand the value that each rug can have for its owner. If properly cared for, these masterpieces can be passed down for several generations.  Breathe Free would like to extend our knowledge and skill in this wonderful art to you by keeping your heirlooms and masterpieces in their best condition.

Take Care of Your Rugs
From the modest welcome mat to the antique treasure, all rugs require regular care to prolong life and appearance.  Dry soil, environmental pollutants, and spills can damage the fibers of rugs and reduce their useful life.  To properly care for your rugs, vacuum regularly to remove dry soil, taking care with fringe and edging.  Restorative cleaning should take place at regular intervals to remove embedded soils. Most cleaning methods can be used on synthetic fibers; however, natural fibers often require specialized care. (Do-it-yourself cleaning of area rugs containing natural fibers other than cotton is discouraged.)

The Carpet and Rug Institute recommends that natural fiber rugs are maintained by having them cleaned for deep soils regularly.  In the case of natural fibered rugs it is recommended that they be cleaned by a professional as there are many factors that can cause damage to your rug during cleaning.  Some of the problems you may encounter would be dye transfer from one color to the next, color loss or shrinking.  If you cannot verify that your rug is a natural fiber or a synthetic fiber, call Breathe Free.  Breathe Free Carpet and Fine Fabric Care provides free, in-home estimates, along with free pickup and delivery.  We want to make it easy and convenient for you.    

All rugs are cleaned with special care at our state-of-the art facility, including:

• Initial Inspection and Dye Testing
• Pre-Spray (Formulated For Each Type of Material)
• Soft Scrub and Shampoo
• Gentle Steam Clean Extraction
• High Air Flow Drying

Tips for cleaning small rugs and entry mats:

Bath Mats and Small Rugs
 Many bath mats and small rugs can be cleaned in a washing machine.  Wash them in warm water (90ºF - 105ºF) using a neutral (mild) detergent.  Rinse thoroughly, and tumble dry using the lowest possible heat setting.  Larger bath mats and rugs may be spread in a shaded area and brushed lightly to facilitate drying.

Entry Mats
Entry mats are valuable to limit soil in your home from the outside.  For full benefit, remove soil frequently.  Once they are filled with soil, they become a source for additional soil. To remove dry soil from entry mats, vacuum regularly.  Remove embedded soil weekly by shaking or striking with a brush.  For a thorough cleaning, wash entry mats with a brush and mild detergent solution, rinsing thoroughly.  Allow them to dry completely before vacuuming.  (This does not include natural fiber entry mats.) 

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