How to Clean Silk Carpets?

Silk carpets seems to be making a very strong comeback as people are allured to their style, beauty and longevity. The problem, however, is that most people don’t know how to clean and care for them the right way, and as such, a good number of homeowners are still afraid of getting them to their houses. It is true that caring for silk carpets is slightly different from taking care of other rugs, but it is completely doable if you have the right information with you. as We have professional team of carpet cleaning in NYC. Here is a brief on the best way to clean silk carpets-:

Dirt prevention

An essential part of cleaning and taking care for silk carpets is to prevent them from becoming dirty. The best way to do this is to limit it exposure to foot traffic, and also to encourage family members as well as visitors to not step on the carpet with their shoes. It may mean that you will have to place the silk carpet in less trafficked areas such as in the middle of the room.

You should also minimize the spills of foods and liquids on the carpet and to vacuum the carpet regularly to remove any dirt particles that may be present on it. Regular vacuuming will ensure there is no buildup of dirt and the rug will stay clean for long.

Silk carpet treatment

If dirt and liquid stains find their way on the silk carpet, there are a few home remedies you can easily use to remove the stains without affecting the integrity of the carpet. The solutions you should use for removing the stains should be mild soap, water, baking soda, and white vinegar. You must avoid any other type of solution as such will damages or discolor the silk carpet.

In removing the stains, dampen a piece of white towel in warm water and dub the area of the spill, so that the liquid from the rug can be absorbed by the towel. This should be done immediately the spill happens, since the longer you wait, the longer the stain will become difficult to remove.

If the warm water doesn’t remove the stain, then you can try the other solutions stated above. Once the stain is removed, you should again dab the affected area with warm water to remove any solutions remaining and then let it dry naturally.

But if you are still not getting any results, you should not try to scrub the affected spot as this might end up damaging the carpet. The best you could do is call for professional rug cleaning services to take care of any stains on your silk carpet. 

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