How Often Should You Professionally Clean Your Handmade Carpet?
Handmade carpets are more than simply home décor; rather, they are heirlooms, investments, and pieces of art. The Baluch, Bokhara, or Turkmen carpet is worked with such care that it should be treated similarly during maintenance.
Some of the most commonly asked questions we hear:
"How often should I have my handmade carpet cleaned professionally?"
Well, it depends. It depends on where the rug is laid, foot traffic going across it, and whether there are kids or pets mixed up in there.
General Rule: Every 12 to 18 Months
If we generalize, then it would be safe to say a handmade carpet should be cleaned by a professional about 12 to 18 months apart. This keeps the carpet fibers fresh, deep cleans dirt, and protects from staining or discoloration caused by natural dyes. Even if your carpet looks superficially clean, all the dust and grime beneath layers weaken the fiber and dull colors over time.
Hence the need for consideration:
1. In Higher Foot-traffic Zones
Once we consider the effect of foot traffic on dirt accumulation, carpets in hallways, living rooms, or entrance areas gain dirt much faster. Clean the carpet every 6 to 12 months in those conditions.
2. Homes with Kids or Pets
Constant spills, crumbs, pet hair, pet accidents are the kind of things that make lagging rug stains, odors, and a path for bacteria - which means you ought to clean the carpet twice every year, if not once a year.
3. Exposure to Outdoor Elements
Rugs placed close to balconies or doors may acquire dust or moisture from outdoors, or pollutants. In such cases, cleaning should be done every 6 to 10 months for maintaining the integrity of the rug.
4. Allergies or Health Concerns
If anybody at home is allergic to the allergens present in the rugs such as the pollen, pet dander, or dust mites, then it is wise to have the rugs professionally cleaned every 6 months to improve air quality indoors and for other health risks.
Signs That Require Immediate Professional Cleaning
Anything dull or faded colors;
Persistent odors after superficial cleaning;
Stains that don't respond to local application of cleaning solution;
If you release too much dust while beating or vacuuming it;
If they become matted, or their textures become stiff.
If any of this happens to your rug, then don't wait; if you do, at that time, you might actually have permanent damage to your rug's fibers or dye.
Protect Your Investment
With regular professional cleaning, your handmade rug gets a renewed appearance, and along with that, its longevity is increased, original color is brought back, and hygienic conditions are maintained for your home. At Caravan Artisan, we provide suitable and specialized cleaning techniques catered to the age, weave, and fiber type of each rug for safe and clean results.
Want Your Rug Cleaned?
Get It Done by the Experts.
Call us on +971 543124425 to book a slot for professional handmade carpet cleaning.
You will be thanked by your rug.