Lakewood was laid out in 1922 as Lakewood Country Club Estates, and its pre-war homes still hold rugs that have lived through decades of Dallas summers.
Lakewood is one of Dallas’s best-known neighborhoods, set east of downtown near White Rock Lake. In 1922, developers Albert Dines and Lee R. Kraft teamed up to build a residential district east of the old Greenville Road, now Abrams Road, and called it Lakewood Country Club Estates. They used deed restrictions much like those used on Swiss Avenue. The late 1920s and 1930s brought French Eclectic, English Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Spanish Eclectic homes, and the Art Deco Lakewood Theater opened in 1938. In 1987 the City designated the portion of the Estates built before World War II as a Conservation District.
Quick answer: Lakewood’s older homes mean rugs that are often hand-knotted wool, long-owned, and set over old hardwood floors that move with the seasons. They collect fine dust at the base of the pile and fade near sunny windows. We offer free rug pickup and delivery in Lakewood, wash each rug at our facility by fiber type, and return it in about 10 business days.
Pre-war homes and long-owned rugs
A neighborhood built mostly in the 1920s and 1930s tends to keep its rugs for a long time. Many Lakewood households own Persian, Turkish, or other hand-knotted wool pieces that have been passed down or collected over decades. Those rugs can handle a proper wash, but they should never get the shortcuts used on latex-backed pieces; see why in our guide to hand-tufted versus hand-knotted rugs.
Hardwood floors, windows, and sun
Older Lakewood homes often have original hardwood floors and large windows. Afternoon sun in North Texas fades rugs unevenly, so a simple rotation schedule matters. Our guide on rotating a rug to prevent sun fading explains how often to turn it. A good rug pad also protects both the floor and the rug.
Dust that settles deep
Dallas clay soil makes a fine dust that works its way into the base of a wool pile, where a vacuum does not reach. Read what DFW clay dust does to an area rug and follow the correct way to vacuum a wool rug between washes.
- Spring: Pollen and storm grit come in through open windows and onto entry rugs.
- Summer: Strong sun through large windows fades rugs near the glass.
- Fall: Homes close up and dust and pet odor build before the holidays.
- Winter: Gatherings bring spills and heavy traffic to dining and living room rugs.
Tip: Lift a corner of a hand-knotted rug and look at the back. If the knots are visible and the design shows clearly on the underside, it is hand-knotted and deserves a fiber-specific wash rather than a generic one.
Pickup and delivery in Lakewood
Our free pickup and delivery service covers Lakewood and the surrounding east 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 Lakewood households should clean rugs
Every 12 to 18 months suits most homes, and every 12 months is better for households with pets, children, or heavy entry traffic. Our guide on how often to clean area rugs has more detail, and pet owners should read our pet odor removal guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer free pickup and delivery in Lakewood?
Yes, throughout Lakewood and the neighboring east Dallas neighborhoods.
Can you clean an old hand-knotted rug?
Yes. We identify the fiber and construction first, test the dyes, and wash by hand with fiber-appropriate cleaners.
How long will my rug be gone?
Typically about 10 business days, including a full, controlled dry.
Will cleaning fix sun fading?
Cleaning restores brightness lost to soil, but true dye fading from sun cannot be reversed. Rotation prevents more of it.
Can you remove pet odor?
Often, yes. A facility wash reaches the base of the pile, which surface cleaning cannot.
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. Pricing is confirmed upfront by size, fiber, and condition.
Do you also serve Highland Park and Mesquite?
Yes, our free pickup and delivery covers the surrounding DFW area.
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