Maintenance of Carpets

Maintenance has to be performed at certain times in order to ensure a long life for carpets which are being used over long periods. A dusty carpet has to be reversed and walked on in order to shift the dust from the knots. Then it should be reversed again and any dust remaining should be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. Used carpets have to be protected with special prophylactics in little bags and be aired frequently.

Dirty carpets may be wiped or washed with powdered or soft soap. They must be well dried after rinsing and should never be lefton a wet surface. It is observed that some carpets may lose the brightness of their colours over a period of time. They should be wiped with a sponge using a glass of vinegar mixed with water in a buck. The wiping has to be done in the direction of the knots.