Washing the hand-woven carpet

 Washing the hand-woven carpet is one of the most important measures that we have to take in order to maintain the hand-woven carpets. For us Iranians, hand-woven carpets have always been of high value among our home furnishings and are considered a luxury item, not only because they have a high value in terms of price, but we consider hand-woven carpets a part of our authenticity and culture, and for that We value and place high.

According to the points we mentioned, the maintenance and washing of carpets is important to us. In this article, we intend to share with you our own experiences, which are repeated many times a day in the Farahan carpet collection.

Don't worry, by reading this article, there are certainly tips that you can use to wash your handmade carpet at home and easily wash the carpet at home without any damage.

Points that we should pay attention to before washing the handmade carpet

Color type of handmade carpet

We observe the type of color even in washing our daily clothes, and this is one of the main and most important points that you must pay attention to when washing a handmade carpet.

Paying attention to whether the dyeing of the creams used in the handwoven carpet is natural (vegetable) or chemical dyes are used is one of the main points that we should know when washing. Failure to pay attention to this issue may cause serious damage to our carpet, and during washing, we may face coloring and mixing of colors in the carpet.

Handwoven carpets that use creams with chemical dyes in their texture have more of these problems, which is enough to understand this issue with a white cotton cloth that is damp, on the colored parts of the carpet and especially the color. draw dark lines; If the handkerchief is colored, it is due to the dyeing and combination of the colors of the carpet, which happens during the washing of the handwoven carpet. .

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The importance of texture type in washing handwoven carpets

The texture of the carpet and the shortness and length of the carpet piles are also important in how to wash the handmade carpet. If your carpet has long piles and a loose texture, be sure to be very careful during washing so that the carpet texture does not unravel and your carpet does not get damaged.

One point that we need to mention here is that you should use handwoven carpets in your proper place. For example, it is better not to use long-pile carpets in the corridors of your home, because corridors and high-traffic areas are more exposed to dirt and pollution due to their high foot traffic, and therefore more dust. They are self-absorbing, and using long-pile carpet as a corridor carpet is not suitable at all due to its more absorbent power.

Detergent suitable for washing carpets

Detergents are also very important in washing handmade carpets, as we have all experienced many times, some detergents have caused irreparable damage to our clothes, and improper detergents also leave irreparable damages in carpets, so choose a detergent. Especially washing carpets with controlled enzymes is an important principle in washing.

In general, use neutral detergents such as hand powder and carpet shampoo to wash the handwoven carpet. It is better to dissolve the powder in water and then use it. Also, it is better to remove the grease on the carpet than dishwashing liquid or soap powder. Use it and never use alkaline substances to wash the carpet.

The next thing you need to pay attention to is that you do not need to wash your carpet completely to create a stain on your carpet and use detergents such as hand powder and you can use natural materials such as white vinegar, baking soda, Use salt and... we have examined this topic in detail in the article on removing stains from handwoven carpets and have introduced the appropriate detergent for each stain.

The steps of washing a handmade carpet

Washing the carpet is one of the childhood nostalgias of us Iranians, especially at the end of the year and hot summer days, and we almost have an intellectual background in this matter, so it can be said that this is related to our childhood memories in a way.

Let's mention one thing at the very beginning that with the inflation that exists in our country, day by day it is becoming more difficult not only to buy handmade carpets but also to buy many other items for the home, and for this reason, the maintenance of the items becomes more important. And in the case of carpets, proper washing is one of the most important things in the field of maintenance.

The importance of texture type in washing handwoven carpets

The texture of the carpet and the shortness and length of the piles are also important in how to wash the handwoven carpet. If your carpet has long piles and a loose texture, be sure to be very careful during washing so that the texture of the carpet does not unravel and damage your carpet.

One point that needs to be mentioned here is that you should use handwoven carpets in your proper place. For example, it is better not to use long pile carpets in the corridors of your home, because corridors and high-traffic areas are more exposed to dirt and pollution due to their high foot traffic, and therefore more dust. They are self-absorbing, and using a long-pile carpet as a corridor carpet is not suitable at all due to its greater absorption power.

Detergent suitable for washing carpets

Detergents are also very important in washing handmade carpets, as we all have experienced many times, some detergents have caused irreparable damage to our clothes, and improper detergents also leave irreparable damages in carpets, so choose the right detergent. Especially washing carpets with controlled enzymes is an important principle in washing.

In general, use neutral detergents such as hand powder and carpet shampoo to wash the handwoven carpet. It is better to dissolve the powder in water and then use it. Also, it is better to remove the grease on the carpet than dishwashing liquid or soap powder. Use it and never use alkaline substances to wash the carpet.

The next thing you need to pay attention to is that you do not need to wash your carpet completely to create a stain on your carpet and use detergents such as hand powder and you can use natural materials such as white vinegar, baking soda, Use salt and... we have examined this topic in detail in the article on removing stains from handwoven carpets and have introduced the appropriate detergent for each stain. 

The steps of washing a handmade carpet
Washing the carpet is one of the childhood nostalgias of us Iranians, especially at the end of the year and hot summer days, and we almost have an intellectual background in this matter, so it can be said that this is related to our childhood memories in a way.

Let's mention one thing at the very beginning that with the inflation that exists in our country, day by day it is becoming more difficult not only to buy handmade carpets but also to buy many other items for the home, and for this reason, the maintenance of the items becomes more important. And in the case of carpets, proper washing is one of the most important things in the field of maintenance.

Carpet dust
For sure, you have seen carpet dusting many times in person or on TV. Handwoven carpets are prone to absorbing dust between the piles because of their high and long piles. If this step is not done properly, the dust will turn into mud due to the contact of water in the knot area of ​​the carpet and over time it will cause the carpet to rot.

From the past until now, by slowly hitting a relatively thick stick or shaking the carpet, you can get rid of these dusts and wash the carpet in much less time.

Make sure that you never hit your carpet on the ground or that the blows you give it with a stick are not very strong, especially if your carpet is old or has tears and fraying because; This will break the fabric of the carpet.

Of course, it should be noted that today, with the frequent use of vacuum cleaners and its suction throughout the year, we can say that we have become almost unnecessary of dusting the carpets in the traditional way and in the past, and there is no need for this.

2: Wetting the carpet

Perhaps improperly soaking the carpet for a long time is one of the things that causes the most irreparable damage to the handmade carpet, and this is a false belief.

In the past, despite the belief that soaking the carpet for one or more days, especially with hot water, makes the carpet cleaner, it caused serious damage to the carpet, especially the combination of colors and deformation of the carpet.

When washing a handwoven carpet, be sure to use lukewarm water, preferably cold, and minimize the risk of mixing the colors of the carpet, and finish washing the carpet within 2 to 3 hours.

3: Rinse the carpet properly
As mentioned above, the use of detergents is an inevitable thing, so we must be careful in the final rinsing of the carpet to remove these detergents from the fabric of the carpet. Remaining detergents in the long term causes decay and loss of carpet texture.

When washing a hand-woven carpet that you think will return its color, after finishing washing, drain it with a paddle and then take the lint with a cotton handkerchief or a towel and place it on the floor for an hour in the same position until the water comes out and In any case, after washing it, do not pipe it to prevent coloring of different parts.