New York Magazine

Cleaners

CARPETS

Chem-Dry of NYC

131 E. 62nd St., nr. Lexington Ave.; 212-355-3640; chemdrynyc.com

Carpet cleaners who will also do your sofa or sectional on-site, Chem-Dry is a favorite of New Yorkers looking for capable, dependable service. They also offer coupons on their website and environmentally friendly cleaning options. $$ (ecofriendly) (by appointment only)

Long Island Carpet Cleaners

301 Norman Ave., at Morgan Ave., Greenpoint; 866-794-3589; licarpetcleaners.com

This family-owned fourth-generation operation cleans and repairs everything from the finest Orientals to hooked rugs and synthetic broadloom. The company can remove badly stained areas and insert replacement sections, bind edges, and replace old fringe. $$ (by appointment only)

Majestic Rug Cleaning

644 Whittier St., nr. Spofford Ave., Hunts Point; 212-922-0909; majesticrugcleaningnewyork.com

The fee scale here has three tiers: The least costly is for remnants and other types of bound carpets; the second category is for braided and rya rugs and machine-made Orientals; and the third is for handmade carpets such as fine Orientals, kilims, and needlepoint and Navajo carpets. $$ (by appointment only)

Marvin Kagan Gallery

115 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave.; 212-535-9000; marvinkagan.com

When it’s not just a run-of-the-mill carpet, but an antique rug or fine tapestry, Kagan is the expert to call. The company also does specialty repairs and restorations, counting museums and high-end interior designers among its clientele. $$$$ (by appointment only)

Mr. Green Carpet Care

1214 Bergen Ave., nr. Ave. L, Bergen Beach; 877-444-6364; mrgreencarpetcare.com

Ecofriendly carpet and rug cleaning that is just as effective as the chemical treatments used by other companies. The chain serves New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. $$ (by appointment only) (ecofriendly)

New York Carpet Cleaning

866-560-1260; new-york-carpet-cleaning.com

With a 24/7 response service, this company will also clean drapes, air ducts, and furniture. $$ (by appointment only)

Rug Renovating

532 N. Grove St., East Orange, N.J.; 800-342-1278; rugrenovating.com

When ABC Carpet & Home needs to clean, patch, reduce, or refinish its showroom rugs, it turns to century-old Rug Renovating. Pickup and delivery are usually free in the five boroughs and throughout most of the tri-state area. They also do in-home carpet, furniture, and drapery cleaning. $$-$$$ (by appointment only)

HOUSE

Go Green

485 Atlantic Ave., nr. Nevins St., Boerum Hill; 718-625-0260; gogreeninc.com

Wayne Miles’s shop offers one-shot or ongoing cleaning services, certified by the former directors of the U.S. Green Building Council, for construction sites, commercial spaces, and residences in a host of Brooklyn neighborhoods. $ (ecofriendly) (by appointment only)

Greenhouse Eco-Cleaning

718-303-7029; greenhouseecocleaning.com

GreenHouse Eco-Cleaning’s incredibly thorough service stands out for its intensive customization. For hard-core greenies, they’ll scour everything using nothing but vinegar and baking soda. $$ (ecofriendly) (consulting services) (by appointment only)

Ms. Green-Clean

212-942-8464; msgreenclean.com

While lots of other purportedly green housecleaning services enlist ecofriendly products, owner Cori Morenberg adds a few personal touches, such as de-cluttering consultations. She also includes plant care and window treatments in the standard cleaning. $$ (ecofriendly) (consulting services) (by appointment only)

UPHOLSTERY, DRAPERY, & TEXTILES

A. Scott Drapery Cleaning

2727 E. 27th St., nr. Voorhies Ave.; Sheepshead Bay; 718-891-4315

Scott’s Eli Kaplan is known for handling opulent silks and damasks. The company can clean big items like sofas and wing chairs; draperies are usually carted off to the plant, unless you’re against it. Estimates are free. $$ (by appointment only)

CleanTech

450 Westbury Ave., nr. Rushmore Ave., Carle Place, N.Y.; 212-619-7600; cleantech-newyork.com

Experts in all things cleaning, this company has a special service for draperies, fabric walls, and fine upholstery. $$ (by appointment only)

Cleantex Process Co.

2335 Twelfth Ave., nr. Riverside Dr.; 212-283-1200

In addition to rugwork and carpetwork, this firm cleans drapery and upholstery. Known for serving residential and commercial clients with a professional and efficient approach, Cleantex also specializes in flameproofing fabrics. $$ (by appointment only)

The Durotone Company

212-754-4263; durotone.com

Serving the tri-state area, this firm cleans “any fabric that you can think of,” ranging from fabric walls and drapery to furniture. You can trust them with fine furnishings as well as marble and tile flooring. $$ (by appointment only)

Fabra-Cleen

18 Cain Dr., nr. Newtown Rd. Plainview, N.Y.; 212-777-4040; fabracleen.com

Fabra-Cleen is owned by Brian Kornet, who describes his business as “textile maintenance cleaning.” It handles all things textile, from sofas, chairs, and benches, to draperies, window shades, and blinds, even the metal or vinyl variety. $$ (by appointment only)