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A living-room rug with pet odors, a worn fringe or years of accumulated dirt may need more than a routine cleaning. Before booking, explain what you want addressed and ask the cleaner to distinguish washing from repairs, odor treatment and other work that could affect the bill.

Four businesses with locations in Alpharetta, Sandy Springs and Chamblee offer different combinations of rug cleaning, restoration and pickup service. This is an editorial selection, not a ranking or an exhaustive list. Inclusion is separate from paid sponsorship, and North Atlanta Star has not independently tested their work.

Cristomar: Cleaning and hand repairs in Alpharetta

Cristomar cleans and repairs area rugs at 11800 Wills Road, Suite 140, in Alpharetta. Its services include edge binding, fringe repairs and reweaving damaged areas or holes. The facility uses a fresh-water cleaning process and a heated drying room.

Pickup and delivery are available across metro Atlanta, and customers can also bring rugs to the facility. Contact: 770-753-4242.

If the rug has both stains and damaged edges, request separate cleaning and repair estimates. For an inherited piece, explain whether preserving the existing fringe and appearance matters more than making it look new.

Sharian: Alpharetta drop-off with cleaning in Decatur

Sharian’s rug-cleaning service accepts drop-offs at its Alpharetta location, 5720 Commerce Boulevard, Space 101. Cleaning takes place at the company’s Decatur facility.

Sharian handles wool, silk and synthetic rugs, including Persian and Oriental rugs. An inspection determines the cleaning approach, which can include hand-cleaning, dry extraction or submersion. Repair services include hand reweaving and fringe replacement; custom-cut rug pads are also available.

Customers can arrange metro Atlanta pickup and delivery instead of transporting a rug themselves. Call the Alpharetta location at 404-301-4733 to discuss intake and transportation arrangements. Sharian cautions that complete stain removal cannot be guaranteed, a useful point to settle before authorizing work on a visibly stained rug.

Fabricare Center: Pickup service with furniture-moving options

Fabricare Center, with a Sandy Springs location at 8611 Roswell Road, offers area-rug cleaning and specialized odor treatments. Its rug service includes wool, cotton and Oriental rugs.

Free pickup and delivery are available within its service area, but standard pickup assumes the rug has already been removed and is ready at the designated location. Assistance with moving furniture or rolling the rug carries an additional fee and should be arranged when booking.

That distinction matters for a large rug under a dining table or sectional. Call 770-396-5325 to confirm address coverage, preparation requirements and the full cost of any handling assistance.

Atlanta Rug Restoration: Chamblee washing and restoration

Atlanta Rug Restoration operates at 244 Marray Drive in Chamblee. Rugs are cleaned at its facility, with dust removal, washing, hand treatment of stains and fringe, and controlled drying. Services also include fringe repair, patching, reweaving and color restoration. Contact: 770-715-9335.

Its service area includes Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Dunwoody. As of October 28, 2026, qualifying cleaning orders receive free pickup and delivery for rugs measuring 8 by 10 feet or larger, or for multiple rugs. Written estimates are provided before work begins. Confirm whether your order qualifies when scheduling.

What to ask before approving the work

Start with the rug’s measurements, photographs of both sides and any label identifying its materials. Point out old repairs, worn areas and stains, and disclose cleaning products already used.

Ask each business the same questions:

What cleaning method do you recommend for this rug, and how will you assess its dyes and existing damage?
Where will the work take place, and will another company handle any part of it?
Does the estimate include fringe cleaning, odor treatment, pickup and return delivery?
Who moves the furniture, rolls the rug and puts it back?
Which stains or damage may remain after treatment?
Will you obtain approval before adding repairs or other charges, and when should the rug be returned?

Request a written total with optional treatments separated from the work you have approved. Photograph the rug before collection and make sure the receipt identifies it and records any visible damage. For a rug with sentimental value, discuss the desired result before agreeing to changes such as new fringe or color restoration.

Rug-cleaning and restoration businesses serving North Atlanta can share their services, locations and business information with North Atlanta Star for editorial consideration. Submissions do not guarantee inclusion or publication.

Featured photograph: Maksym Tymchyk / Unsplash. Illustrative image; not a rug photographed at one of the businesses featured.