Chinese Superwash Advice.

[Greg Kraskowski]

Hi Robert
Please could you let me know what kind of rug is this? 4.5m x 3.5m. It was bought long time ago in Hong Kong. Quite a few spots on it as well! Many Thanks!

 

[Jared Long]

Looks like a Chinese super wash?

 

[John Bolton]

Agreed!

No great value to it although I have met many who paid well over the odds for one.

 

[Robert Aigin]

Hi Greg

I think my work here is done.
Jarred and John are of course correct, it is a super wash Chinese, but there really is nothing 'super' about them.

 

[Greg Kraskowski]

Thank you guys! Do you know maybe r these were made traditionally from wool or cotton? Cannot decide which spotter to use, cheers

 

[Steve Porter]

Hi Greg
That's a basic one even I can answer!!
Cotton fringes & 99.9% of the time wool face yarn

 

[John Bolton]

M-P Spotter generally, though dye-added staining may require specialist treatments, Acid rinse on the fringes and kilim to help prevent browning.

 

[Greg Kraskowski]

Thanks Steve!
Thanks John!

This is my first rug so please correct me if I am wrong on this steps:
- Vacuum both sides
- MPower spotter, spray directly, agitate by hand with soft brush and wipe, rinse with water.
If Mpower won't help on spots I will try Chemspecs "SPRAY'N GO"
- Spray MPower Cleaner and agitate with Flormac/black brush
- Rinse with water
- Acid rinse/Final Phase/on the fringes

 

[Steve Porter]

Hi Greg
You "vacuum" the face & "back dust" the back
No point vacuuming the rear until the soil in the face is out
(back dusting is vibrating the soil that's imbedded, physics will lead the way)

M Power on the rug= fine
M Power spotter= depends on stain type
Spay & Go= as above & if you need a reducer & not an oxidiser (don't acid rinse this out for obvious reasons).

M Power spotter or Heavy Duty on fringes coupled with a cork works well btw

 

[John Bolton]

If this is your first rug I would advise you to avoid the reducing agent unless you have practiced on various fibres/dyes.

 

[Greg Kraskowski]

Great, really appreciate your advices! I'll use MPower spotter then.
There are:
small spots/coffee stains across the rug
1x urine stain
1x sick stain

One last question, am I safe to use black brush or should I buy 13" Microfibre Bonnet for agitation this rug?

 

[Jared Long]

Black brush would be fine, imo a crb with soft brushes would be My personal preference. Remember to reset pile

 

[Greg Kraskowski]

thanks Jared, saving for TM3 already....on my Xmas list

 

[Ken Wainwright]

Do not use a wand on rugs. Carpet (not upholstery) hand tool only.

After rinsing, dry with a hand towel first before grooming to set the pile.

Silk wash rugs can "bloom" very easily when treating stains, leaving a halo effect around the stain. If you must use a spotter, keep volumes VERY light.

Work on a waterproof drop sheet to avoid damaging the carpet or floor beneath.

Extra dry-only strokes on the fringe and comb them straight when completed.

Drying the rug flat will reduce the risk of the fringes browning out as they dry.

Don't dry on a floor or carpet that could bleed dye, pigment or polish.

During manufacture, a silk wash rug is treated with a bleaching agent that actually damages the wool but making it softer to the touch ("silk-like") and softens/fades the colour a little. The reverse side is therefore darker than the face. Inform your customer before hand as they may think that it is you who faded the colours.

Safe and happy cleaning
Ken

 

[Greg Kraskowski]

Thanks Ken, I will water rinse M Power Spotter quicker then usual then, just incase... and will see how it goes with a stains.
Would you use Final Phase on that rug to stabilises colours ( in very light solution), or should I keep it only for fringes?

 

[Jared Long]

M powers fine on its own on those rugs

 

[Greg Kraskowski]

Thanks Jared!