Bokhara carpets

Bokhara Carpet Cleaning, Bokhara Carpet Cleaning, Bokhara Wool Carpet Cleaning, Bokhara Piece Bokhara Carpet Cleaning, Bokhara Carpet Cleaning provides services to clients in the areas of renovation, repair, deep cleaning, revitalization, antibacterial and disinfectant protection, impregnation of natural carpets as per your requirements in top quality as per our internal company standards, IICRC™ guidelines and norms and PERSIAN® expertly implemented system.

The trademark PERSIAN® defines the branded technological concept of the expertly qualified Carpet Service® implementation company, focused on the regular maintenance, cleaning, revitalization and impregnation of artificial, natural, wool, Bokhara and silk carpets, textile and leather sofas, chairs and upholstered materials. This branded concept brings the utmost professionalism in full synergy with maintaining ethical, environmental and quality performance standards including contractual guarantee of services provided by the contractor.

Bokhara carpets fall into the category of more expensive to expensive carpets and their maintenance is not easy and above all, should be carried out by a professionally qualified contractor. If your Bokhara carpet at home gets a lot of use, it may get to a state where dust and dirt cannot be gotten rid of by just vacuuming and therefore it is always best to have your Bokhara carpet professionally cleaned. Proper cleaning techniques can keep your carpet in great condition.

Bokhara carpets – the history and science of carpets

Bokhara carpets – The original Bokhara originated in the Caucasus region and its name is derived from the present-day Uzbek city of Buxoro. This city was once a bastion of Muslim culture and was on the route of the legendary Silk Road. The Bukhara carpet also reached Europe via this route. Old and antique Bukhara carpets from this period are very rare and usually do not make it into museums or exhibitions. The history of Bukhara carpets No carpets were produced in the city of Bukhara itself, rather the city gave its name to the carpets of a number of small nomadic tribes and villages. Today, typical Bukhara carpets are no longer traded in Uzbekistan and their place has been taken by other countries. Today, most hand-knotted Bukhara carpets come from Pakistan. They are softer and have a slightly higher pile than their predecessors.

Bukhara carpets are available in sizes up to 3 x 4 metres, but small Bukhara carpets in sizes 90×60 cm, 60×40 cm or as runners in sizes 90×30 cm and 60×30 cm are very popular. These small Bukhara rugs are ideal for dressers, cabinets or as small rugs in front of doors. They can often be ordered in pairs, for example as a bed rug or as a car rug.

An antique Bukhara rug is usually red in colour and decorated with delicate geometric shapes. Very famous is the so-called Tekke Bukhara, which was knotted by a Turkmen tribe. It is decorated with several rows of tiny medallions and is still knotted in Pakistan. Today’s Bukhara carpets are slightly lighter in colour than their originals and the designs are also more uniform. The carpets are very light and extremely soft.

Bokhara carpet cleaning and maintenance

Bokhara carpets with natural material require professional care. It is not advisable to attempt home deep cleaning using a steam cleaner from the back and front, as the steam cleaner is unable to clean it all and the excessive heat penetrating it damages the wool and its natural lanolin. Excessive heat can also lead to shrinkage of the natural fibres of Bokhara carpets, putting you at risk of permanent damage.

Home care for Bokhara carpets is simple. Regular weekly vacuuming ideally with a knocking head will not harm it for decades. The natural vegetable dyes, dense weave and natural grease of virgin wool provide protection so most dirt will not penetrate the carpet at all. Only the smallest particles of sand and dust can settle in the foundation over time. In order to remove even the smallest dust particles from the carpet, it is recommended to have the carpet deep cleaned every 2-3 years by an expert – professional natural carpet cleaner.

In everyday life, Bokhara carpets know only two enemies: red wine and years of sunlight. Red wine stains can be treated, but cleaning is very time consuming and therefore a non-negligible cost factor. To prevent one-sided exposure of the carpet to sunlight, it helps to rotate the carpet frequently at even intervals so that both sides are exposed to similar amounts of sunlight. The sun does not necessarily lead to a reduction in the value of the carpet. Many old and antique Bokhara carpets have only become particularly beautiful and valuable through even exposure to sunlight. Some Bokhara carpets are even exposed to the sun for long periods of time to give the colour a brighter and more balanced sheen.

In the event that a Bokhara carpet only comes into contact with water, it is usually sufficient to dry it thoroughly on both sides. The carpet will lift for several days when wet as the warp expands due to the moisture. Once the moisture has escaped from the carpet, the warp will settle again and the carpet will not change. Heavy rubbing of water stains in dry conditions or the use of detergents should be avoided as both can damage the Bokhara carpet. In case of coffee or cola stains, you should contact a professional as soon as possible. You can treat the stain yourself using lukewarm water and dishwashing detergent. However, you should seek professional advice before doing so.

Removing mould + preventing mould on older Bokhara carpets that may smell of mould or damp smell is important not to neglect, as natural carpets have a natural tendency to retain moisture which later leads to mould. There are several ways you can get rid of unpleasant odours by cleaning your carpets:

• Leave the Bokhara carpet in sunlight for a few hours.
• Dry the carpet with a fan on both sides and remember to work in sections.
• Take the carpet to a professional carpet cleaner – this is a guaranteed way to get rid of mould from the carpet.

Professional carpet cleaning and the reputable Bokhara carpet maintenance provided through expertly skilled technology brings assurance that your Bokhara carpet will not shrink, fade, or even show any damage.

• We first remove most of the dirt and dust from the carpet by hand with gentle machinery, instead of running it through aggressive equipment that can damage your precious carpet.
• Depending on the material of your carpet, we will use a specialized stain remover to thoroughly remove or reduce the stain depending on the condition of the carpet.
• Depending on the material, your carpet will either be cleaned in a water bath and then dry cleaned using special “WOOL SAFE” chemical cleaners.
• We will then dry the Bokhara carpet as best we can to remove excess moisture and let it dry and turn it off.
• Finally, we thoroughly disinfect and impregnate the Bokhara carpet and after a thorough check, we wrap it and prepare it for handover or transport to you.

How you can protect the carpet from damage

• Moth larvae nesting in Bokhara carpets are quite common and can be kept under control by regular vacuuming, leaving the carpets in sunlight for a few hours and also by having them professionally cleaned.
• If you want to store Bokhara carpets in a warehouse, it is best to have them professionally cleaned and kept in an enclosed area to prevent dirt from getting on them.
• Always keep the carpet in a dry and clean area as moisture causes damage to the carpet.
• To avoid excessive pressure on the carpet, use furniture covers on the legs of tables and chairs.
• Use thick rubber pads under loose rugs to prevent them from sliding. They also help manage the weight of the furniture.

In conclusion, it is always better to get Bokhara carpets cleaned by a professional than trying to do it on your own. This is because the more likely a mistake is made, the more your carpet will be damaged or may become locally degraded and even irreversibly so.