SILK RUG CLEANING
Rugs made of silk pile normally have silk or cotton foundations. Unlike common belief, silk is a resilient and strong fiber with proper care silk is long lasting. One difference in performance between wool and silk rugs is in their appearances when in heavy usage. Wool fibers are more flexible than silk and return to their original position faster. In rugs with silk pile the nap 'flattens' once used, for example, under heavy furniture. Our hand washing process for silk rug revitalizes the fibers and surface nap return to their original position and appearance.
Still the most important reason to have your rug cleaned by a reliable oriental carpet cleaning specialist is the deep dusting prior to water wash, see notes on deep dusting at our Rug cleaning steps section and view our general cleaning steps and method.
All the reasons mentioned in the Wool Rug Cleaning section for why one should use a reliable oriental rug cleaner for wool rugs apply to silk rugs as well.
Please also visit our showrooms of vintage and antique rugs, Antique Rug Company and of new rugs in contemporary, transitional and traditional designs, The Rug Affair, where you'll find our designs in stock and available in standard sizes and where your own creation of pattern and color can be custom made.