I contacted Mohammad because I had three Oriental rugs that badly needed cleaning, and one of them was damaged by moths. Mohammad was very easy to work with and did a wonderful job. The Persian rug, which is the highest-quality rug, came out really beautiful and looks brand new. So did my larger Afghani tribal rug. The rug with the moth damage was the lowest quality of the three and the oldest of the three. It is also an Afghani tribal rug. Mohammad offered me choices and did not pressure me to spend a lot of money on having it re-woven; I would have spent a lot more than the rug was worth. Even though that rug is not super high quality, I have always liked the colors and the pattern, and he was able to patch it at a reasonable cost, and I put the damaged area under some furniture so it doesn't show. The patches are strong and will protect the rug from further damage in that area. Mohammad also gave me a good explanation of how to care for these rugs. Following that advice years ago would likely have protected the smaller Afghani tribal rug from damage, and I will definitely have the rugs washed and cleaned more often in the future. I found Mohammad to be knowledgeable and fair, easy to work with, and to provide a great service. He has a deep knowledge and appreciation of Oriental rugs and he seems to genuinely care about being fair to the customer as well as about doing a good job. read more

The repair and cleaning service provided to me and my wife was above exceptions. I highly recommend this company for you expensive rug needs. read more

Mohammed and his team do an excellent job. He's cleaned four of my rugs in the past few months and they have all come back spotless. I highly recommend him and Berkeley Rug House if you're looking for someone who is super responsive and does a quality job. read more

Berkeley Rug House - Carpet Cleaning Near Me - Berkeley, California

See all

We had Mohammad come over the have him take one of our Persian carpets away to be cleaned. It had been "soiled" by a dog during the dog's last days. Instead of just one carpet, we had him take all our carpets downstairs away for cleaning and minor repairs. We also had him provide carpet pads for all of the carpets. We could not have been happier with his knowledge, service and results. The carpets all look brighter and are a bit "fluffier" than before. He is extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy. We highly recommend him and his services to others. read more

Mohammed was great in helping me find a new 4x6 rug for our entryway. I sent him pictures of what I was looking for, he then sent me pictures of similar ones he had in his warehouse, we narrowed them down to 3 which he brought to my house for me to look at in the space. That was such a helpful gesture as it's so key to see the rug in your actual space. He was reasonably priced and very knowledgeable about rugs - appreciated the learning he provided. We're so happy with the rug - I will definitely reach out to him for any other rug needs. read more

Berkeley Rug House - Carpet Cleaning Near Me - Berkeley, California

Mohammad is the real thing. He is a modest and kind man but with a deep knowledge of Iranian (Persian) rugs as well as derivatives made in Pakistan and elsewhere over the past several decades. He is not unkind to derivatives, but actually quite welcoming as well as discerning. As other reviewers have noted, he will wash and repair valuable rugs (like mine, ruined by cleaning ladies who just want to get done and out of the house and who use vacuum cleaners as machines of mass destruction - train them to not destroy the fringes of the rugs, it will save you a lot of money in repairs). I trust this man based on how he worked with me: intelligently, timely, kindly and deeply informed. He is also fun to talk to in order to get some insights on rugs, which I lack. He is a discerning and helpful man. read more

This is the second time we called Berkeley Rug House to have our Persian rug cleaned. The first time was in 2014, 6 1/2 years ago when we had two large Persian rugs cleaned and got new pads. Now, in September 2020, after dogs play and pee on the living room rug, it was due for another cleaning. We replaced the pad and had the moth damage repaired. We are very pleased with the results. Mohammed came to our home the day I requested a quote. His quote was a reasonable price for cleaning and new pad so he took it away same day. After the cleaning Mohammed called me with a quote to repair the damage. I gulped and agreed on the price. I'm glad I agreed to have the damage repaired. The damage totally disappeared. I highly recommend Berkeley Rug House for professional rug care at a reasonable price with a bonus of Mohammed, a knowledgeable and gracious business owner who lugged our rug down and up the windy path to our house in the Berkeley Hills. read more

See all

Mohammed was responsive, communicative, and easy to do business with. We had him clean two of our rugs. he educated us about rugs during the process, which was a great bonus. He picked them up and dropped them off about 10 days later as promised. One was a very textured wool rug from serena & Lily that was in our toddler's room and there were crumbs and debris in it that we could not get out! It looks brand new now. The other rug was a fancier synthetic silk rug that he also did a great job cleaning. I've never had this service done before, but it seemed reasonably priced based on a few other quotes I received. read more

I have a tribal rug that's 8'.5"x 5'.5". It had never been cleaned in 20 years & was badly in need of a major cleaning. I also wanted the fringe on the rug taped to the rug's underside, as the fringe was always getting tangled in the vacuum cleaner. Mohammed crossed the bay & picked up the rug from my home. He did a great job cleaning the rug & taking care of the fringe. He returned it in the 2 weeks time promised, & he gave me a very fair price. I can highly recommend him without reservation. read more

Berkeley Rug House - Photo of rug after cleaning. - Carpet Cleaning Near Me - Berkeley, California

We just had our oriental rugs, including two very large ones, taken out and cleaned in the traditional manner by Berkeley Rug House. They all came back looking beautiful and new. It did cost some money, but we couldn' t be happier with the results. Also, the owner of this company, with whom we dealt with several times, was charming and very intelligent. If you want to give your Persian or Turkish the best cleaning treatment available, by domeone who really knows what he's doing, I would certainly recommend this company. read more

Mohammed came to my house to pick up my rug. That was impressive to me. My rug was DIRTY. A few weeks latter Mohammed called to let me know it was now CLEAN. Wow It looks Great. He is a true professional and shows a level of ability that comes from a trade being handed down from generation to generation. Great asset to the community. read more

I called Mohammed after a big chocolate ice cream spill stained our rug. (20 year old rug, had never been cleaned, dog owners) Mohammed came and picked up the rug and about 2 weeks later, he returned it looking brand new. He was very knowledgeable, nice and professional and price was reasonable. He was also very COVID sensitive, wearing a mask and socially distancing. We would definitely recommend him. read more

We have a Chinese rug which was badly stained. Mohammed picked up and delivered our rug two weeks later looking almost brand new. His price was reasonable and he was friendly and professional. He also was Covid aware and wore a mask at all times. read more

For years I've had a rug my grandfather brought back from Saudi Arabia, where he worked as a geologist. I'd never had it cleaned and it was getting damaged from wear on one side. When my husband sent Mohammed a picture of the rug, he told us it was "the real deal," around 100 years old and a piece of art. He lovingly cleaned and restored, repairing the damage so completely that it looked like the original work of this antique piece. You can tell Mohammed has a deep knowledge and passion for his craft. This is his family's profession and he is carrying in the tradition. It shows not only in his results but also in how he services his customers. He drove all the way over San Francisco to pick up and deliver the rug, but also made an extra trip over to give us, at no charge, a pad for the carpet to help protect it from damage. Not only will you get stellar service, you'll get some advice for life from this amazing man. My favorite that my husband passed on from Mohammed, "I'll worry tomorrow." I can't tell you how many times I've referred back to that bit of wisdom. Go with Mohammed and you'll get the best care possible for your Persian rugs, but he might just change your life too! read more

Berkeley Rug House - Carpet Cleaning Near Me - Berkeley, California

I'm a repeat customer at Berkeley Rug House, most recently October 2018. Mr. Bani has now cleaned (and pretty much saved) five rugs for me. He picks up and delivers. He sticks with the quoted prices. He makes helpful suggestions. He's great to work with, friendly, professional, on-time, easy to reach. read more

I had procrastinated on the repair and cleaning of a runner rug. Mohammed responded to my inquiry quickly and came to the house a few days later to pickup the rug. A week or so later, the rug was returned in beautiful condition. What could be easier? I really appreciated that he took the time to explain the processes that would be used (which is helping me to think about future work on my other rugs). read more

Mohammad is very professional and knowledgeable. We had an older rug cleaned/repaired and the quality of the work was fantastic. I appreciated Mohammad's willingness to provide and explain options, and especially like that he rejected some of my ideas because they would have reduced the aesthetics and value of the rug. read more

Mohammad at the Berkley Rug House did a wonderful job cleaning and repairing my handmade, wool Persian rug. Mohammad came to my house, gave me an estimate, took the rug with him, and delivered it when it was finished. All at a reasonable cost. First class service and product. I heartily recommend The Berkeley Rug House and will call him again when necessary. Thank you Mohammad. read more

Mohammad is a delight to work with. He had suggestions about how to care for my inherited rugs. He also told me where they were from and particulars about occasions for which they were made. I so enjoyed learning the heritage and country of origin. Cleaning brought them back to life and repair was explained in terms of if it would be worth it to re-weave or employ another method of repair to stop deterioration from constant use. I recommend Mohammad and House of Rugs. Sincerely, Judy Hebert San Anselmo, CA read more

Great job and service! I was moving and decided that my cat hair covered rug needed an upgrade. Mohammed picked it up at my old place and delivered to my new place. The change was amazing and it really brightened up my room! read more

We had several large rugs to be cleaned and repaired. Mohammed picked up and delivered all to us in beautiful condition with repairs complete. On his suggestion, we also added carpet pads which are really adding to their comfort and help them stay in place. We recommend him without reserve. read more

Our Tufenkian rugs are probably the most valuable possession in our house, so we were somewhat nervous about having them cleaned. Mohammad Banie did an amazing job. He also sourced underlays that would work with our radiant heat (and wouldn't melt onto our polished concrete floors) and he happily scheduled around our travel dates. He picked them, up and delivered them with a cheerful professionalism and enthusiasm. We can highly recommend Berkeley rug house for all your rug needs! read more

Excellent service, good price, convenient pick up and delivery. I had my rug cleaned and repaired. My rug was picked up and delivered as scheduled. The rug looks great. No surprises with the final cost. Very satisfied with the service. read more

Very professional fine rug cleaning and restoration. Owner spent time with us and explained what was needed and exactly what it would cost. Results were outstanding and well within the time promised. We are using this business to provide an expert appraisal and I would trust them for very carefully handling and repairing fine persian rugs or for restoration of a fine rug. read more