Highland Park began as a Philadelphia investors’ park-style development on Turtle Creek, became its own town rather than join Dallas, and today is a community of about 8,900 where long-held rugs are the norm.
The land was bought by Philadelphia investors in 1889, and developer Henry Exall dammed Turtle Creek to form Exall Lake before the Panic of 1893 stalled the project. In 1906 John Armstrong acquired the property and gave it the Highland Park name, and the planners set aside a fifth of the land for parks. When Dallas declined to annex the area in the 1910s, residents voted to incorporate as their own town, and Highland Park has stayed independent ever since.
Quick answer: Highland Park is a small, fully built-out Dallas County town of about 8,900 residents (2020 census: 8,864) with many older, larger homes and long-held rug collections. We offer free pickup and delivery in Highland Park, wash every rug at our dedicated facility by fiber type, and return it in about 10 business days.
A planned town, and a planned shopping center
Highland Park Village, opened in 1931, is widely described as one of the first planned shopping centers in the country. The town as a whole was laid out deliberately, with curving streets, mature trees, and park land, and it has no undeveloped land left. That matters for rugs: the housing stock is old and established, so the rugs inside it tend to be old and established too.
Homes that hold their rugs for decades
In a town where families often stay in the same house for a long time, rugs are inherited, hand-knotted, and kept for generations. Antique Persians, wool Orientals, and fine silk-blend pieces are far more common here than in newer subdivisions. Those rugs reward gentle, fiber-specific cleaning and punish shortcuts. If you’re not sure what you own, our guides to natural dyes in Oriental and Persian rugs and cleaning real silk rugs explain what to look for.
Old houses, hardwood, and the pad underneath
Many homes in the area have original hardwood floors under their rugs. A wrong pad can trap moisture, stain the finish, or wear the rug’s back, so it’s worth checking what’s under a rug that has sat in one place for years. Our rug pad comparison and moisture-barrier pad guide cover the options.
- Spring: Storm season and open windows bring pollen and wet-clay grit onto entry and sunroom rugs.
- Summer: Strong afternoon sun through large windows fades rugs that are never rotated; see how often to rotate a rug.
- Fall: Houses close up and dust and pet odor build before the holidays.
- Winter: Entertaining adds spills and heavy traffic to dining and living room rugs.
Tip: For an antique or inherited rug, ask for an inspection before any wash. A good facility checks dye stability and foundation condition first and tells you what’s safe before touching the rug.
Pickup and delivery in Highland Park
Our free pickup and delivery service covers all of Highland Park and the neighboring Dallas neighborhoods. Rugs are wrapped for transport, washed at our facility, dried in a controlled environment, and returned to the room they came from.
How often Highland Park households should clean rugs
Every 12 to 18 months suits most homes. Heirloom wool and silk rugs in low-traffic rooms can often go longer between washes, while dining rooms, entries, and pet households benefit from a 12-month schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer free pickup and delivery in Highland Park?
Yes, throughout the entire town.
Can you clean antique or heirloom rugs?
Yes. We inspect dye stability and foundation condition first and choose a gentle, fiber-specific method.
Will cleaning fade my rug’s colors?
A properly done wash does not. We test dyes before washing, and harsh chemicals or high heat are what cause damage.
How long will my rug be gone?
Typically about 10 business days, including a full, controlled dry.
Can my rug stay on its pad after cleaning?
We recommend checking the pad. If it’s old, crumbling, or trapping moisture, replace it; we can advise on the right type.
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. Pricing is confirmed upfront by size, fiber, and condition.
Do you serve University Park and nearby areas too?
Yes, our free pickup and delivery covers the surrounding DFW area as well.
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