Bryan Thomas

Bryan Thomas

Owner

Bryan Thomas

Owner

About Bryan Thomas:


Company History

Steam Sweepers Rug Cleaning was established in 1996 by founder, Art Thomas. For nearly 30 years, oriental rug washing and restoration has been our passion. We have mastered the art of cold-water immersion washing, a centuries old process that has allowed us to deeply clean and properly restore the thousands of rugs that have passed through our family business.

Check out our Rug Cleaning page to learn more about how we combine the ancient craft of cold water immersion with the latest technologies available for dusting and drying to provide the best restoration service possible.

Being the only Oriental and specialty area rug washing facility north of Seattle, we service Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties. Although based in Bellingham, WA, we also offer our pickup and delivery services to the surrounding area.

We pride ourselves not only on providing expert rug restoration, but also being a family- operated and local business. After 26 years of owning, operating, and managing Steam Sweepers, Art Thomas is passing the full-time reins to his son, Bryan Thomas. Art will still be active in consulting and overseeing business operations, but also plans to enjoy his well-earned retirement.

Family History & Owner

Many returning customers will recognize Bryan from the years spent working under his dad at Steam Sweepers. Ever since he was young, he has been learning and mastering the art of rug cleaning and restoration. Like Art, Bryan has a deep appreciation for the history that each rug and customer has to offer. Whether it be a synthetic woven shag rug from Costco or a very fine high end 100-year-old Persian rug, each rug has a story and requires specialized care and treatment.

Bryan grew up in the Bellingham area and graduated from Western Washington University. He recognizes the importance that small local businesses, like Steam Sweepers, have in the community. Bryan especially values the interactions that he gets to have with each customer. Whether greeting you at the shop, providing an estimate, dropping off during a delivery, or following up with a phone call, Bryan is involved with each customer interaction.

Outside of work, Bryan enjoys the outdoors. Whether it's camping up highway 20 or just being out in the garden. You might also find him working on his golf swing at some of the local courses.

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La Conner, WA

February 17, 2025

Check out the pictures for a glimpse of our process! Carmen is a returning customer with a lovely rug collection in La Conner. Bryan, the owner, is pictured here washing one of Carmen's rugs. Unlike traditional, surface-level carpet cleaners, our wash process is very hands-on and immersive. Immersion washing is the only way to properly clean a fine-wool rug like Carmen's.

Langley, WA

February 14, 2025

This lovely Bokhara rug belongs to returning customer, Judy! The bright reds in this rug can easily bleed into the light tones if not washing properly. We perform a colorfast inspection on every rug that comes through our doors, this inspection helps us minimize the risk of dye- bleed on these precious rugs.

Oak Harbor, WA

February 10, 2025

Beverly was referred to Steam Sweepers by a previous, satisfied customer. The pictures here are unable to capture the true beauty of these Gabbeh rugs. The vibrant colors and delicate patterns really stand out in a home. The washing process restored some of the bold color into these lovely rugs, we are excited about the results and we know Beverly will be too!

Anacortes, WA

February 3, 2025

It was a joy to wash Terry's rugs! Terry is a returning customer who knows the importance of maintaining a regular wash schedule for fine wool rugs. Delicate patterns need regular washing to continue to pop and stand out.

Friday Harbor, WA

January 27, 2025

The reputation of our craftsmanship made its way to Mark in Friday Harbor. After hearing about our spectacular results, Mark knew it was worth the ferry ride to bring us his rugs. We help minimize travel time for our island customers by offering to meet them in Anacortes. Mark's rugs washed up great! Pictured here is a Persian rug from his collection. You will notice that this rug has a certain shine to it, this is due to the silk highlights that were really brought out in the washing process!

Bellingham, WA

January 27, 2025

Gail is another one of our satisfied, returning customers! We recently picked up a wool tufted rug from her Bellingham home for washing. Tufted rugs are identified by their tufted backing. A tufted rug must be cleaned properly to avoid delipidating the backing and damaging the rug. Thankfully our skilled technicians have mastered the craft of cleaning all types of rugs to preserve them for years to come!

Lynnwood, WA

January 24, 2025

Mike is a returning customer! Most recently Mike brought in this colorful, hand knotted Turkish rug. Pictured here you can see one of our technicians, Matt, taking special care to hand-brush the rug before drying. It is our attention to detail and craftsmanship that sets us apart from carpet cleaners who will only surface clean rugs. The results of our process speak for themselves.

Concrete, WA

January 20, 2025

Judy is a returning customer! Most recently she brought us this colorful flatweave. The animal motifs on this rug really make it stand out in a home. Our mastered, cold-water immersion washing process will keep the colors bright for years to come.

Clinton, WA

January 17, 2025

A glimpse into our process! Pictured, you can see Matt, one rug-washing technicians, washing Margaret's Karastan rug in our wash pond. The craft of immersion washing has been perfected over centuries and we are proud to carry out the tradition!

Sedro Woolley, WA

January 10, 2025

We picked this lovely machine woven, wool rug from first-time customer, Hannah, in Sedro Woolley! Before washing a rug, we perform our colorfast check. This test will help us determine the best method of handling the rug to minimize any dye-bleeding. With rugs like Hannah's that have deep blues next to lighter pastel colors, it is crucial to perform this check to keep all colors vibrant!

Oak Harbor, WA

December 23, 2024

Troy was a first time customer who has an impressive and beautiful rug collection. Each rug is his collections has a rich history, we like to call rugs like Troy's, 'Story Rugs'. We cherish the stories that customers share with us about their rugs! After washing all 6 of Troy's handknotted wool rugs, we delivered them back to his home in Oak Harbor- just in time for the holidays.

Mt Vernon, WA

December 20, 2024

Anne has had her rugs cleaned by Steam Sweepers for years. Our cold-water immersion washing process is the only proper method for deeply cleaning a fine rug, such as this pictured Chinese rug from Anne. We treated Anne's with our guaranteed odor-removing process, removing all traces of pet accidents and smells!

Mt Vernon, WA

December 16, 2024

Returning customer, Lee, brought in two gorgeous wool rugs for washing last week. Both washed up great a were ready in time for the holidays! We took extra care to ensure that none of the dark red and blue dyes bled into the bright whites and yellows on Lee's Turkish rug. Lee was very happy with the results!

Lummi Island, WA

December 16, 2024

Charles is a returning customer from Lummi Island! His fine, wool rug collection was in need of washing and he knew we were the best people for the job! This pictured, Bokhara rug really washed up well. Bokhara rugs stand out for their repeating patterns and vibrant colors. A regular washing schedule helps a Bokhara rug stay vibrant for decades to come.

Maple Falls, WA

December 9, 2024

This colorful flatweave was brought to us by first time customer, Arnold. Flatweave rugs are very durable and versatile making them a great addition to any home. Flatweave rugs also wash up great, customers like Arnold love picking them up after washing and seeing the bright colors restored!

Camano Island, WA

December 6, 2024

Chris was a first time customer with a gorgeous collection of Karastan rugs. Our pick up and delivery service made it easy for Chris to get all 5 of his rugs to us for washing and repairs! Karastan rugs are high-quality machine woven rugs that wash up great. We have many Karastan rugs come through our doors and we love to hear the stories that are associated with them from our customers! Chris' rugs received the full treatment- washing, moth prevention, and repair work!

Stanwood, WA

December 2, 2024

Norm was a first time customer in the process of moving. He wanted to make sure his rug collection was clean before the big move. After washing all 8 of Norm's lovely rugs, we prepared them for the moving process by wrapping them in tyvek. We also treated each rug with our moth preventing solution to preserve the rug while it is in temporary storage. Norm was extremely happy with our services and we were happy to make the move a little easier for him!

Lynden, WA

November 29, 2024

Shawn was a first time customer that scheduled a pick up for two lovely, hand-knotted Indian rugs. Both rugs washed up great, we especially enjoyed seeing the delicate pattern begin to pop on the brown rug. Shawn was very happy with the results!

Everson, WA

November 22, 2024

Jason was a first time customer with a vibrant wool runner in need of washing. We loved the results of washing Jason's rug. Even in the pictures, the fringe is so clean and bright it appears to be glowing. We know Jason will also be satisfied with the results when he stops by our wash plant for pick up.

Burlington, WA

November 22, 2024

Sherry has brought us a few rugs this year! Most recently we washed this lovely machine-woven wool rug. Our washing process really brought out the gorgeous contrast between the different colors on Sherry's rug.

Stanwood, WA

November 18, 2024

What a pleasure it was to work with first time customer, Cheryl! Cheryl used our convenient pick up service from her home in Stanwood for three hand knotted wool rugs and one silk rug. As can be seen in the picture the silk rug had a beautiful floral pattern that really popped after washing! We also treated all four rugs with our moth prevention solution and removed all pet odors before delivering them back to Stanwood. Our team greatly appreciated the fresh cucumbers that Cheryl gave us from her garden at delivery!

Burlington, WA

November 15, 2024

Troy was a first time customer from Burlington! Troy brought in this colorful flatweave rug for washing. Flatweave rugs are durable and lightweight rugs that can often have colorful patterns, like the one Troy brought in. Flatweave rugs are an easy way to bring a pop of color into your home. Maintaining a regular cleaning schedule will keep the color looking vibrant and eye-catching!

Oak Harbor, WA

November 11, 2024

Peggy is one of our satisfied and returning customers! We had the pleasure of washing her large collection of handwoven wool and silk rugs this time around. Our Oak Harbor pick up and delivery service is especially convenient for customers with large collections, like Peggy. We picked up all 7 of her area rugs before washing, repairing, and measuring for our custom fit rug pads. Once all the rugs and rug pads were ready we were able to re-stage them in their original locations in Peggy's home.

Oak Harbor, WA

November 8, 2024

April was a first time customer! She brought two hand knotted rugs to our facility that were in need of washing. Both of them washed up great! Pictured, you will see one of them hanging up to dry before April stops by to pick it up.

Stanwood, WA

November 4, 2024

This colorful Indo Chinese rug was washed for first time customer, Chalice! After picking up her rug in Stanwood, we deep cleaned Chalice's rug in-house with our cold-water immersion washing process. Washing really made the pattern and pastel colors stand out on this rug!

Anacortes, WA

November 1, 2024

Janine is a returning customer! Scheduling a rug cleaning was easy for Janine with our Skagit County pick up and delivery service. Our specialty immersion washing process is the only proper method for washing fine wool rugs, like Janine's. It was a pleasure to wash this gorgeous Gabbeh rug!

Whatcom County, WA

October 11, 2024

Anna is a local, returning customer that has brought us many rugs to wash over the years! Most recently, Anna brought in this beautiful, hand-knotted Gabbeh rug. Gabbeh rugs are often recognized by their unique patterns and bright colors. Anna's rug shows off both of these great qualities- with the bright blue bordered by unique animal motifs!

Bellingham, WA

October 7, 2024

Linnea was a first time customer that had a specialized repair request. She had two small wool rugs that she wanted turned into throw pillows. We were happy to accept the challenge! As you can see in the before and after pictures, our professional rug weaver made sure to highlight the beautiful patterns of both rugs in their new pillow form. We are very happy with the results of this specialized request and cannot wait to see Linnea's reaction to them!

Bellingham, WA

October 4, 2024

Another returning customer of ours, Ann, recently dropped off this vibrant Gabbeh rug for washing. Gabbeh rugs are a type of Persian rug and often recognized by their bold colors and abstract designs. Having a regular washing schedule keeps Gabbeh rugs vibrant and colorful for years to come!

Sumas, WA

September 30, 2024

Mark, a returning customer, most recently brought in a silk rug that was in need of washing and repairs. Silk rugs require especially delicate care, which is why our immersion washing process is the only proper method for cleaning them. After thoroughly washing Mark's rug, our professional rug weaver mended some small tears making the rug look like new!

Anacortes, WA

September 20, 2024

Minh is a returning customer with a beautiful rug collection in Anacortes! Our Skagit County pick up and delivery service made it very convenient for Minh to have her 7 rug cleaned without having to load or drive them up to us in Bellingham. We immersion washed all 7 of Minh's rugs, including the 2 pictured here. Our professional rug weaver was even able to re-stabilize one of Minh's Turkish rugs that was in need of repairs. All 7 rugs were returned looking like new.

Point Roberts, WA

September 16, 2024

Maureen is a returning customer! This time around she brought us two Navajo rugs to be washed, repaired, and treated with our moth prevention treatment. Both rugs washed up great and our moth prevention will protect Maureen's rugs until the next wash! Out professional rug weaver was able to make Maureen's rugs looks brand new, we cannot wait to see her reaction when she picks up.

Oak Harbor, WA

September 16, 2024

Cathy was a first time customer from Oak Harbor! Cathy brought us this beautiful Chinese rug for washing. The delicate designs of this rug really started to pop during our immersion washing process. The colors in the design really stand out now against the white, stain-free background. Cathy was very pleased with the results!

Bellingham, WA

September 13, 2024

Martha was a first time customer that was referred to Steam Sweepers by one of our happy customers! Martha had a lovely Karastan rug that was in need of a wash and some minor repairs. Karastan rugs are high-quality, machine-woven wool rugs that make great center and accent pieces in any home. They are durable and will stay soft for years, as long as they are washed regularly. After washing Martha's Karastan rug, our professional rug weaver performed some fringe repairs to make the rug look as good as new! Now the rug is clean, repaired and back in Martha's home.

Bellingham, WA

September 13, 2024

Miles is a returning customer that is local to Bellingham. As all pet owners know, accidents can happen. Thankfully or professional rug cleaning, eliminates the worry of any lingering stains or odors when accidents do happen! By the time Miles came to pick up his Nepalese rug, it was impossible to tell where the pet accidents had been!

Whatcom County, WA

September 9, 2024

Steve was a first time customer, that brought in a braided rug for washing. Light colored rugs, like Steve's really show off the power of cold-water immersion washing. Unlike surface cleaning carpet cleaners, our methods actually get deep into the wool fibers of a rug. The light colors in Steve's rug had really brightened up by the time he came to pick up. We are happy to say that we have another satisfied customer!

Burlington, WA

September 9, 2024

Our convenient pick up and delivery service saved Lee Ann a trip from Burlington to get her rugs washed! After picking up Lee Ann's wool rugs, we took them back to our facility to be cold-water immersion washed. Both rugs washed up great and were treated with our moth prevention solution to preserve the rugs in-between washes. We have scheduled a delivery for Lee Ann's rugs back and cannot wait to see her reaction to her new-looking rugs!

Bellingham, WA

September 6, 2024

Joseph is one of our much appreciated returning customers. Being local to the Bellingham area like us, it is easy for Joseph to stop by our washing facility with his rugs periodically for washing. We recommend that area rugs be washed every 1-3 years to preserve their beauty and keep your home clean. This washing schedule is especially important for our pet-owning customers, like Joseph. Our pet odor removal process is guaranteed to completely eliminate any odors from your rug. We sent Joseph home with clean and odor-free rugs!

Camano Island, WA

September 6, 2024

Tracy is a returning customer! Most recently, Tracy brought in a beautiful Indo Bidjar Rug. These rugs are hand-knotted in India and as you can see from the picture, add a lot of color to a home. Our cold water immersion washing process is the only way to properly wash these rugs with the care and attention that they need. Tracy is a pet owner as every pet owner knows, pet accidents can happen. Thankfully our guaranteed odor removing process, sent Tracy home without the worry of lingering odors!

Anacortes, WA

September 2, 2024

Our Skagit County pick up and delivery services saved first-time customer, Dacia, a trip up to our Bellingham facility. We were able to conveniently pick up all 4 of Dacia's fine wool rugs at her Anacortes residence. We washed and treated each rug with our moth preventing solution and even provided Dacia with custom fit rug pads upon delivery! Pictured here is one of Dacia's hand knotted, Chinese rugs

Bellingham, WA

September 2, 2024

Kate was a first time customer with a lovely collection of rugs that were ready for washing. Our local pick up service saved Kate the time and effort of bringing her rugs in. All five of Kate's rugs washed up great! We delivered them to Kate wrapped in Tyvek and ready for storage. Pictured here is one of the wool rugs that we cleaned, before properly wrapping it for storage.

Everson, WA

August 30, 2024

Kelly was a first time customer in the middle of moving. Moving can be stressful, our pick up and delivery service made it easy for Kelly to have her freshly cleaned rugs delivered to her new home! In addition to immersion washing Kelly's rugs, we also treated each of them with our guaranteed odor removal solution. Kelly now gets to enjoy her pet-stain free rugs in her new home.

San Juan Islands, WA

August 26, 2024

Bret was a first time customer that had both wool and synthetic rugs in need of washing. We were able to deep clean all of them with our immersion washing process. Bret also expressed that he had plans to store some of the wool rugs that he brought us. We prepared his rugs for storage by treating them with our moth prevention treatment and wrapping them in Tyvek. Bret can now store his rugs, worry free!

Oak Harbor, WA

August 26, 2024

Brie was a first time customer with two tufted rugs in need of cleaning. We washed both of Brie's rugs before returning them to her with our convenient Oak Harbor delivery service. The backing of tufted rugs can be very delicate. Like all rugs that come through our door, we treat tufted rugs with great care to preserve their integrity for years to come.

Bellingham, WA

August 26, 2024

Our dry-cleaning friends at Matson's Fine Dry Cleaning brought us another beautiful rug to wash this week. This time around, we received a delicate silk rug in need of washing. Silk rugs truly require expert care as they offer many cleaning challenges that a conventional carpet cleaner cannot address. Our specialized methods preserve the precious silk fibers and reduces the risk of dye bleed.

Ferndale, WA

August 23, 2024

Susan is a returning customer! Most recently Susan brought us a beautiful wool rug with a bright red pattern. We loved seeing the colors really start to come out as we immersion washed the rug. We also treated the rug with our moth preventing solution to preserve it for the next few years. Susan was very satisfied with the results!

Anacortes, WA

August 23, 2024

Rhonda found us by recognizing our Steam Sweepers delivery van driving through her neighborhood. After talking to some neighbors and hearing their positive experiences, Rhonda trusted us with her cherished wool rug. We cold-water immersion washed Rhonda's rug and treated it with our wool fiber protection solution. The wool fiber protection will protect her rug from any future spills and stains!

Bellingham, WA

August 19, 2024

Carl is a much-appreciated, returning customer! This time around Carl brought us one of the hand knotted wool rugs from his collection that had faced a couple pet accidents. Our guaranteed odor removal eliminated the worry of lingering odors that pet accidents can potentially cause. Carl's rug washed up great, he was so happy with the results that he brought as another rug to wash in the same week!

Ferndale, WA

August 19, 2024

Jennifer was a first time customer that we look forward to working with again! Jennifer was in the process of a move and wanted to make sure that her area rug was nice and clean for her new home. Our pick up and delivery service, made rug transportation one less thing for Jennifer to worry about during the move. We were even able to deliver and roll out the clean rug into her new home for her!

Conway, WA

August 16, 2024

Jonathan is a returning customer that brought us one of his cherished Turkish rugs. The colors and patterns really pop after our cold-water immersion washing process! We know Jonathan will be happy to see the results at pick-up.

Nooksack, WA

August 16, 2024

Thomas was a first time customer that had two Chinese rugs ready for a wash. We love seeing the unique patterns that Chinese rugs often have. We are proud of the results that we saw with both of Thomas' rugs and we are excited to hear his feedback!

Clear Lake, WA

August 12, 2024

Kacky was a first time customer this year that has already returned with more rugs from her collection! We have been able to clean two of her colorful Moroccan Rugs and two beautiful Tibetan rugs, like the one pictured. We are always happy to see satisfied customers, like Kacky, return!

Anacortes, WA

August 12, 2024

Anita was a first time customer from Skagit County! We were able to schedule a pick-up at her Anacortes home for her Turkish rug and Moroccan rug. Both rugs washed up great, we also provided Anita with rug pads to keep the rugs in place. Clean rugs and rug pads were delivered back to a happy customer!

Bellingham, WA

August 9, 2024

Steam Sweepers owner, Bryan Thomas, knows better than anyone the benefits of cold-water immersion washing rugs. That is why he brings his fine wool rugs into the facility for washing! Pictured are a few of the many rugs that Bryan has accumulated over the years.

Bellingham, WA

August 9, 2024

Steam Sweepers and Bellingham Cleaning Center have been working closely for years! The Cleaning Center knows that our methods are the best for washing large oriental rugs and will often bring the rugs they receive to us for proper washing. Most recently we washed this uniquely patterned Afghan rug.

Skagit County, WA

August 2, 2024

Blythe was referred to Steam Sweepers by a neighbor that was very satisfied with our results. Blythe had a collection of both wool and polypropylene (synthetic) rugs that all washed up great! We took care of transporting the rugs to and from Anacortes with our Skagit County pickup and delivery services.

Bellingham, WA

August 2, 2024

Kathleen is a returning customer, local to Bellingham! Our pickup and delivery service made it simple for Kathleen to get us three of her hand knotted wool rugs. After washing and treating each rug with pet odor removal, we were able to return them right to Kathleen's home!

Coupeville, WA

August 2, 2024

Diane was a first time customer with a beautiful rug collection that she needed cleaned and prepped for storage. We were able to wash nine of her fine wool and tufted rugs before wrapping them in Tyvek for proper storage. When storing rugs, we always recommend treating rugs with our moth preventative treatment and wrapping in Tyvek. The moth prevention will protect the rug from moth holes and the Tyvek will keep moisture away.

Bellingham, WA

July 29, 2024

ServiceMaster Cleaning by Roth is one of our restoration partners. ServiceMaster has learned that our specialized methods are the best for oriental rug washing. The pictured rug is one of the many that ServiceMaster has trusted us with over the years.

Marysville, WA

July 29, 2024

Anne is a returning customer that has trusted Steam Sweepers to properly wash her Indo Persian rugs over the years. Pet accidents happen, our guaranteed odor removal treatment is always a big help for our pet-owning customers like Anne. We return rugs to customers without worrying about lingering pet odors. The rugs pictured washed up beautifully!

Blaine, WA

July 26, 2024

Jan was a first time customer referred to Steam Sweepers by a trusted colleague. Our rug cleaning services lived up to our reputation! We were able to wash and treat all 7 of Jan's wool rugs before conveniently delivering them to her home in Blaine.

Anacortes, WA

July 26, 2024

Becky is a returning customer who has some rugs ready for washing. Even with our proven immersion rug washing methods, we recommend that rugs in well-traveled areas be washed every 1-3 years. Thanks to this washing routine, Becky's rugs have stayed clean and colorful throughout the years!

Richland, WA

July 22, 2024

Word of mouth carried our positive reputation all the way to Debbie in Richland, WA. It was clear to us that Debbie has taken great care of her rugs but they were ready for a wash. We washed and treated all 3 rugs with our Wool Fiber Protection solution helping preserve the rugs for years to come! Debbie was very pleased to have trusted us with her cherished rug collection.

Anacortes, WA

July 15, 2024

We had the honor of washing this rare, antique rug at our facility. Mohtasham Kashan rugs are the rarest of rugs handwoven in the city of Kashan. These rugs are named for the rug weaver, Mothasham, who is credited with developing the technique that this rug was woven. We estimate that this rug in particular was woven in the mid 1800s. Our cold-water immersion washing technique allows for the special care and attention that an antique rug like this requires.

Langley, WA

July 8, 2024

Susan is a first time customer that was able to utilize our convenient Island County pick up and delivery service in Langley. We washed, treated and repaired Susan's rugs. When we returned them to her, they looked brand new!

Acme, WA

July 1, 2024

Celt is another of our much appreciated return customers. She has brought us many rugs over the last few years! This time, we had the pleasure of this brilliantly blue, Tibetan rug. This rug washed up great! We really saw the colors brighten during the washing process.

Anacortes, WA

June 28, 2024

Sonia's hand knotted Pakistani Bokhara rug washed up great! Washing really brought out the bright blues in this rug that really make the rug's motifs pop. We hope Sonia is as happy with the results as we are.

Bellingham, WA

June 28, 2024

We picked up two of Gail's hand knotted rugs at her house for washing. The deep reds in the pictured Pakistan Peshawar rug really stand out against the bright blue now that the rug has been immersion washed. We were able to return the rugs and the custom fit rug pads to Gail within our promised 1-2 week turnaround time!

Mount Vernon, WA

June 28, 2024

Dick was a first time customer from Mt Vernon! He utilized our convenient pick up and delivery service for a quick and easy rug exchange. After picking up his Tibetan rugs in Mt Vernon we took them back to our rug washing facility to properly immersion wash the rugs. Once washed, dried, and treated with our moth preventing solution we delivered Dick's rugs right to his front door!

Ferndale, WA

June 28, 2024

Dara's rugs washed up great, thanks to our specialty cold-water immersion washing process. We are especially happy with the results of Dara's red Turkmen rug, the colors really stand out after washing.

Bellingham, WA

June 28, 2024

Peggy's fine Persian rug, received the full treatment at our Bellingham shop! Our guaranteed odor removal treatment, eliminated all pet odor concerns that Peggy expressed at drop off. We were also able to provide Peggy some peace of mind before storing her rug with our moth preventing treatment and Tyvek wrapping. Additionally, we provided Peggy with a rug pad to keep her rug in place once out of storage!

Orcas, WA

June 21, 2024

Michael is a first time customer with a tufted rug in need of washing. We were able to hand wash and deeply clean Michael's rug before returning it to him in our promised 1-2 week turnaround. We are very happy with the results!

Lopez Island, WA

June 21, 2024

Bob was a first time customer, taking the ferry from Lopez Island for a tour of our washing facility here in Bellingham! Bob liked the care and attention that we put into each rug enough to trust us with 8 of his own rugs, including this Persian Tabriz. Everything washed up great and we were able to eliminate all pet odors with our guaranteed odor removal treatment.

Bellingham, WA

June 17, 2024

Matson Fine Dry Cleaners is one of our local dry cleaning partners! The owner, Robert Matson, will call us whenever he receives a rug that needs to be immersion washed. This week, we were able to wash up two beautiful Pakistani Bokhara rugs! The red colors really pop now that the rugs have been properly cleaned.

Concrete, WA

June 17, 2024

Caleb is a first time customer that trusted Steam Sweepers to wash his ornate, hand-knotted rug. We are certain our results will not disappoint. The rug washed up great!

Everson, WA

June 7, 2024

Chris is another one of our much appreciated return customers! This time around, Chris dropped by our facility with 6 of her hand knotted wool rugs. We had the pleasure of washing and treating each rug with our moth prevention solution for long term preservation!

Deming, WA

June 7, 2024

Lauren was referred to us by one of our repeat customers! We picked up two of Lauren's beautiful, wool rugs for washing and are very satisfied with the results.

Skagit County, WA

May 31, 2024

Martin brought in a collection of hand knotted wool rugs that had faced some moth damage. Not only were we able to properly wash and treat the rug with our moth preventative solution, protecting the rug from any future moth damage. But we were also able to repair all prior moth holes, thanks to our professional rug weaver. We couldn't be happier with the results!

Whatcom County, WA

May 31, 2024

Bernadette is one of our much appreciated returning customers! This time around, Bernadette took advantage of our convenient pickup and delivery services for her Persian and tufted rug collection. After learning of her concerns of the rug sliding on the hardwood floor- we were able to provide Bernadette a solution with our custom fit rug pads!

Coupeville, WA

May 16, 2024

Amy's rug came in smelling like cat pee. Our rug cleaning method of Immersion washing is hands down the best way for removing pet odor. That's why we guarantee odor removal!

Bellingham, WA

May 16, 2024

Our immersion washing rug cleaning method really makes these rugs shine!

Bellingham, WA

May 16, 2024

Margo is a proud owner of a machine woven Karastan. Cold water immersion washing makes these rugs shine.

Blaine, WA

May 16, 2024

We have washed this hand knotted Indian rug a few times for Sieneke and we eliminate the pet odor every time!

Lynden, WA

May 10, 2024

Richard dropped off a uniquely patterned Tibetan rug that we had the pleasure of washing. Our specialized immersion washing process really brought the bright colors back into the rug!

Bellingham, WA

May 10, 2024

Carolyn is a returning customer that has collected many beautiful rugs during her travels. Most recently we washed her hand-knotted Persian rug. We were happy to bring the brilliant colors back into Carolyn's rug through our immersion washing process. We were also able to properly prepare the rug for storage by carefully treating the rug with our moth preventing solution and wrapping the rug in Tyvek!

Anacortes, WA

May 9, 2024

Theresa bought this woven wool rug over 40 years ago. This is a great example of how well wool hold up to foot traffic. After going through our rug cleaning process her rug looks brand new again!

Bellingham, WA

May 9, 2024

We have been immersion washing Ed and Lilian's rugs for more then a decade. They have collected quite a few oriental rugs throughout their travels. This is one of their beautiful hand knotted Chinese rugs. Our rug cleaning process maintains their beauty and value for generations!

Mount Vernon, WA

May 9, 2024

It's always a pleasure immersion washing beautiful rugs like this Turkman Bokhara. Our rug cleaning process is specifically designed to cater towards hand knotted rugs.

Bellingham, WA

May 4, 2024

Sarah is a first time customer and came to us with some very nice machine woven wool rugs that she found second hand. She was delighted to have found a local small business that specializes in hand washing wool and other fine rugs. We can't wait to see what other fine rugs Sarah has in her collection.

Bellingham, WA

May 3, 2024

Dixie was a first time customer and she was delighted to find a local company that specialized in immersion washing and rug repair of oriental rugs. This antique Persian Sarouk has been in her family for generations and she's getting it ready to pass along to her daughter.

coupeville, WA

May 3, 2024

We have been washing Pam's rugs for a number of years now. Her Bokhara and other hand knotted rugs always turn out great!

Bellingham, WA

May 3, 2024

Barbara is a much-appreciated and local returning customer! Barbara dropped off three hand knotted rugs for some spring cleaning this year that washed up nicely.

Mount Vernon, WA

April 26, 2024

We were able to pick up Eric's unique and beautiful rug collection down in Mount Vernon. All 9 of Eric's wool and tufted rugs washed up great and were delivered back to within our 1-2 week turn around time!

Mount Vernon, WA

April 26, 2024

We had the pleasure of washing two of Janet's hand knotted Chinese rugs. We were happy to provide the attention and care required to preserve their beauty for for years to come!

Bellingham, WA

April 9, 2024

We washed two Beautiful Persian Nains for Susauna. It's always a pleasure washing beautiful hand knotted rugs.

Bellingham, WA

March 1, 2024

Bill was a first time customer with a unique and story-filled rug collection. We had the privilege of washing 10 of his rugs! Not only did we wash each rug with our specialized cold-water immersion technique, but we also carefully prepared the rugs for storage. We treated each rug for moth prevention and wrapped each rug in tyvek, the perfect solution to preserving stored rugs!

Bellingham, WA

February 16, 2024

Tony's rug collection was unfortunately affected by Bellingham flood waters. Thankfully, we were able to get to all 31 rugs quickly after Tony used our emergency rug pick up service. We were able to properly remove all excess water before washing and treating each rug with moth prevention. After a quick turnaround time, we are able to conveniently deliver clean and dry rugs back to Tony. It is crucial that rugs are removed from flood waters as soon as possible to prevent any warping or other water damage. We are happy to have saved Tony's rug collection by acting quickly!

Tulalip, WA

January 26, 2024

Patty was a first time customer who had her rugs cleaned by other rug cleaners but wasn't fully satisfied with the results. She loved the thoroughness of the process for her Tibetian rugs. We successfully cleaned 7 rugs and she was thrilled with the softness and how it preserved the beauty and value.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

We have a large contemporary wool rug. Light on color and had many coffee spills. Bryan and his team are amazing! Kind, very knowledgeable, excellent communication and customer service... Read more about Dolores W reviewRead More

Firstly, my rug came back looking fantastic. Second, the service was great. They clearly told me what to expect, timing, and building a service proposal for my rug and situation.... Read more about Cody H reviewRead More

I showed up with a rug I essentially destroyed myself. They very nicely told me I messed up and told me the risks of trying to get it cleaned... Read more about Dented LRead More

Steam Sweepers did an excellent job cleaning 3 area rugs. Extremely satisfied with the results and with the friendly professional service. Highly recommend!!... Read more about Steve E reviewRead More

Call Us for Pick-up or
Drop Off Service!

We make area rug cleaning easy for you. Whether you own a large Persian rug, a hand-knotted Chinese rug, a department store rug or maybe a house full of smaller woven rugs such as Karastan’s, we would be happy to schedule a pick-up. We service our hometown of Bellingham & Mount Vernon, all cities and townships in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island Counties. We meet our customers from San Jaun Islands in Anacortes. Also, a limited reach into Snohomish County, Stanwood. If your home is on the I-5 corridor between Blaine and Smokey Point our pick-up services can make rug cleaning easy for you.

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