Oriental rug moth damage repair & prevention—Max Cleaning UK 97% success rate restoring chewed Persian, wool rugs. UK-wide moth eradication specialists.
£45-£295 repairs—far cheaper than replacement.
Moth Lifecycle & Rug Damage Timeline
| Stage | Duration | Rug Impact | Action Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs | 14 days | Invisible | Prevention |
| Larvae | 2-3 months | Active chewing | ⏰ EMERGENCY |
| Pupa | 10-30 days | Inactive | Treatment |
| Adult | 1-2 weeks | Egg laying | Eradication |
98% cases: Larvae stage damage.
UK Moth Damage Assessment Scale
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LEVEL 1: Surface fuzzing (£45 treatment)
LEVEL 2: Thin patches (£95 repair)
LEVEL 3: Bare holes 1-3cm (£175 repair)
LEVEL 4: Structural holes 3cm+ (£295+)
LEVEL 5: Foundation damage (quote)
Free moth damage assessment.
Professional Moth Repair Techniques
| Repair Method | Cost/sqcm | Strength | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pile Tufting | £2.50 | Medium | 95% match |
| Hand-Knotting | £8.50 | Original | 99% match |
| Patch Insertion | £12.00 | High | 92% match |
| Foundation Stitch | £15.00 | Maximum | Invisible |
Complete Moth Eradication Protocol
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1. BIOLOGICAL SCAN (larvae detection)
2. VACUUM EXTRACTION (3-stage)
3. HEAT TREATMENT (48°C kill)
4. DEEP CHEMICAL PENETRATION
5. NITROGEN PURGE (egg sterilisation)
6. REPAIR EXECUTION
7. PREVENTION BARRIER
8. 12-MONTH MONITORING
Zero re-infestation guarantee.
UK Regional Moth Hotspots
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🐛 LONDON TERRACED HOUSES: 42% cases
🐛 MANCHESTER VICTORIAN: 38%
🐛 EDINBURGH HERITAGE: 29%
🐛 RURAL WOOL STORAGE: 51%
Moth Prevention Annual Programme
£79/year per rug:
✅ Quarterly inspections
✅ Biological barriers
✅ Climate monitoring
✅ Emergency response
✅ Larvae detection kits
Repair Cost vs Replacement Value
| Rug Size/Type | Moth Repair | Replacement Cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6x9 Persian | £175 | £2,500 | 93% |
| 8x10 Wool | £245 | £4,200 | 94% |
| 4x6 Silk | £295 | £8,500 | 97% |
Average 94% cost savings.
Emergency Moth Response Service
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🟢 LONDON/MANCHESTER: 4hr response
🟡 Birmingham/Leeds: 24hr
🟠 Rural: Next day
£50 emergency surcharge
STOP DAMAGE progression immediately
Client Moth Recovery Stories
"Saved £15k Isfahan from total loss!" – London townhouse.
"Family heirloom Afghan restored!" – Yorkshire estate.
Detection & Early Warning Signs
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🔍 VISUAL: Bare patches, fuzz trails
👃 SMELL: Musty wool odour
🔬 MICRO: Larvae silk tunnels
📏 MEASURE: 2mm/hr eating rate
Nationwide Moth Prevention Network
✅ 12 UK treatment centres
✅ Thermal kill chambers
✅ £25k insured specialist transit
✅ Forensic moth analysis
✅ 12-month protection warranty
Book Urgent Moth Damage Repai
moth emergency.
Moth special: Free prevention treatment with £150+ repairs!