Hammond Knoll’s Story Local entrepreneur Ed Cartozian started cleaning oriental and area rugs in Tacoma in the 1930s. After WWII, the cleaning company moved to the present location on South G St. in Tacoma. In the early 1950′s, Ed began selling the newly popular broadloom carpeting (known today as wall-to-wall) and sold the cleaning business to two of his employees with the last names of Hammond and Knoll. In 1987, Matt O’Haleck bought the local carpet store and building from owner Ed Cartozian. In its first year under new ownership, revenue increased 400 percent. The business has continued to grow 15 times larger since 1987, expanding from three employees to thirty. Today, Hammond Knoll continues its tradition of excellent service established by its founders. Hammond Knoll’s people and workmanship are the keys to our pride and success. Employees strive to provide the best cleaning and service to our valued customers. By taking the time to learn and relearn, we keep abreast of new fabrics, carpet fibers, and cleaning techniques – which has made us the area’s best problem-solvers. Full-Service Rug Cleaning Protect your investment in area rugs with an expert full-service cleaning. We tailor our cleaning methods to your specific rug. Using a combination of safe, gentle detergents, hand-washing, and our large Mizra rug washer, we can tackle just about any area rug cleaning problem. Choose pickup and delivery or get a 20% discount if you bring your rugs into our shop. Area Rug Repair The edges of area rugs are sensitive to wear and tear, as rug fringe and binding are typically made out of a different, less-durable material than the rest of the rug. Our Rug Fabrication Department can easily replace or repair damaged edging, and correct any discoloration or snags. Spot And Stain Removal A large, unattractive stain on a beautiful area rug is unsightly. We can remove nearly any spots by cleaning the rug and then troubleshooting difficult stains using a hand-steamer or a special solvent to eliminate caked on dirt and discoloration, restoring your rug to new.