SILK CARPET
Silk carpet cleaning
Pure silk and faux silk carpets have delicate luster; must confirm material and colorfastness before handling.
Charging method
Quote based on photos
First, verify the silk carpet's material, dyeing situation, and care requirements.
Optional items
Carpet back cleaning is an optional item, requires separate fees; please state the need for back handling when booking.
Silk carpets are glossy and soft, but the fibers are fragile, their strength decreases when wet, and they are prone to water rings and fading. There are also many rayon (e.g., viscose) carpets on the market that may become stiff or lose their luster when wet.
Therefore, material identification before cleaning is crucial. The technician will first inspect and perform a spot test before discussing feasible solutions and potential limitations with you.
Applicable scope
- Pure silk hand-woven carpet
- Silk wool blend carpet
- Rayon / Viscose fiber carpet
- Tapestries and collectibles
Cleaning process
Vacuum and fluff
First vacuum dry dust and debris on the carpet, and brush/loosen carpet fibers.
Stain detection
Check the stain location and condition to identify the areas requiring spot treatment.
Local gentle brushing
Use neutral carpet cleaner, combined with a soft brush to treat stain spots, adjust intensity according to material.
Spray extraction cleaning
Use Kärcher spray-extraction cleaning machines to clean carpets suitable for wet cleaning, while extracting sewage at the same time.
Backing cleaning (extra charge if needed)
If you need to clean the back, confirm the arrangement and additional fees first, then flip the carpet to repeat the cleaning steps; it is not included in every service.
Extract sewage
Use wet/dry vacuum cleaner to suck up sewage and excess water; drying time is still required after cleaning.
View deep cleaning solutions
Wool and silk carpets have other deep-cleaning solutions. Color fastness must be tested and the material must be confirmed to be suitable for wet cleaning before assessing whether to adopt it; not all natural fiber or rayon carpets are suitable. Backside cleaning is an optional item that is charged separately.
Colorfastness test
Perform a spot test first to check color fastness and handling risks.
Set cleaning position
Arrange a suitable workspace for deep cleaning.
Vacuum and fluff
Vacuum and brush out carpet fibers first.
Stain detection
Check spots that need local treatment.
Scrub with neutral cleaning agent
Use a soft brush to treat stained areas.
Rinsing with water
Only clean carpets and tassels with clear water if materials and test results are suitable for this method.
Backing cleaning (extra charge if needed)
Handling the back is an optional item, subject to additional fees; please state the need for back handling when booking.
Extract sewage
Use a wet/dry vacuum to suck up sewage.
Dry
Let the carpet dry fully; do not roll up for storage or put back for use before it is completely dry.
Precautions
- Please provide photos for valuable or collectible carpets in advance
- Some rayon materials are not suitable for wet washing, separate suggestions will be made
- We do not promise that all stains can be completely removed
- Carpet back cleaning is an optional item, requires separate fees; please state the need for back handling when booking.
FAQ
How to distinguish silk from rayon?
Not easy to judge by appearance alone, technicians will make preliminary judgments based on feel, luster, and fiber reaction.
Can I only clean a local area?
Silk carpet spot treatment has a chance of water stain rings, needing evaluation based on the situation.
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