Hotel Rug Washing in Boston
Picture above is the underside of a Hand Gunned Tufted Wool Rug
The term “Hand Gunned Tufted Rug” generally refers to loose laid area rugs that are custom made using hand-held reciprocating machines which help achieve a fine degree of detail. Because several of these machines can be used at one time the process makes it easy for the operator to include many colors and loop styles which can create an intricate design. These rugs are not massed produced, thus are expensive and only used in boutique hotels where creating a lasting impression is important. Although the installation of choice is for these rugs to be loose-laid, we do see applications where they are inset, or glued down to a concrete floor. The challenge with a glue-downed installation is that the rugs can never be removed to a cleaning facility for a full immersion cleaning. Immersion cleaning involves using special detergents and cleaning techniques which can completely “flush” the rug of soils that have accumulated deep within the rug pile-soils that regular on-site maintenance can’t remove.
Below is a video of a Boston area tufted rug that came into our facility for a restorative wash.
Caring for this type of rug has its challenges, but with proper maintenance they will remain beautiful for many years. Below are some guidelines to help you keep any rug fresh, clean and healthy:
These are some factors that need to be considered when developing a maintenance program for these textiles:
1. Frequent of vacuuming (this is the most important step)
2. Periodically rotating rugs to even out wear patterns
3. Using Appropriate Wool-Safe Detergents to Remove Soils
4. Effectiveness and safety of cleaning equipment
5. Training of staff for safe, effective cleaning
6. Knowing when to have your rugs thoroughly washed at a rug washing facility
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