About Rug Renew
Family Owned & Operated
Rug Renew is a family owned and operated full-service area rug cleaning company specializing in hand washing and repairing all types of rugs. These include fine Oriental area rugs, Persian rugs, Tribal rugs, Navajo rugs, machine-made, and designer-commissioned custom-made pieces. Large or small, we clean them all!
Formerly a division of Above & Beyond Carpet Care, Rug Renew has grown and emerged as an extremely successful stand-alone rug care center. Our only purpose is to provide the most advanced, safe, and comprehensive rug care possible in order to help extend the legacy of the rugs you love.
Dave Nichols – Owner, Rug Renew
Industry Memberships
Member – Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
The non-profit certifying body for the cleaning and restoration industry.
Member – Association of Rug Care Specialists (ARCS)
The preeminent trade association dedicated solely to the art and science of rug care.
Member – Textile Pro Network
Technical, operational, and business system training for the rug cleaning industry.
Member – The Rug Room
Information-sharing group for cleaners with a passion for providing specialized rug care.
Member – Executives’ Association of San Diego
San Diego’s premier business development organization and network of trusted resources.
Member – Approved Home Pros
Network of San Diego’s most trusted professionals who have all been expertly screened, researched and reviewed by local industry leaders.
“I’m putting my passion for artisan rug washing, advanced training, travel experiences, and years of doing what I love to work for my customers every day.”
Dave Nichols, Owner
Advanced Training & Certificates
Rug Restoration Seminars – 3-Day Rug Washing & Restoration Class
Rug Restoration Seminars – 4-Day Advanced Rug Cleaning & Beginner Rug ID Class
Rug Advocate – 2-Day Hands-On Rug Repair Class (Pittsburgh, PA)
ARCS – Study Abroad, Turkish Rugs (Istanbul & Izmir, Turkey)
Woolsafe – Certification Course
IICRC – Certified Carpet Cleaning, Odor Control Specialist, Carpet Repair & Installation, Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning, Water Damage Restoration, Journeyman Textile Cleaning, Journeyman Water Damage Restoration
Accolades & Awards
Union-Tribune Reader’s Poll – San Diego’s Best 2017-2021
Cole’s Fine Flooring #1 Select Referral for more than 15 years.
5-Star rated on Yelp
Charitable Efforts
Dave Nichols, Owner is a founding organizer of the givecleanwater.org movement, setting up water filters to deliver fresh, clean water to residents of Fiji.
