Silk, Wool & Yak carpet

[Shorty]

Hi all,
I have had an enquiry to clean the carpets on board a 58m vessel whose carpets are extremely delicate being made from a composition of silk, wool and Yak!
Can anyone help me with how you would clean this carpet as it’s a mix that I’ve not come across before?
Email me if you wish to:

getshortycairns@iig.com.au

Many thanks in advance.
Shorty.

 

[Cleanworks]

Yak is wool also but it may have a different appearance and texture compared to sheeps wool. Hopefully the silk is just highlights in the carpet. I would use cool to warm water at low pressure (200 psi) or less with a natural fibre prespray and a slightly acidic rinse 5.5-7ph. Make sure your insurance will cover you if you screw up. Take a good look at it when you do the quote and send us some pics.

 

[Bill Soukoreff]

Shorty, just clean it like you clean any wool broadloom with a jute backing and you will be fine. Agree with Ron, spend extra time of the pre-inspection.

 

[Shorty]

Not sure when my boat will come in as yet.

Nor if I will even get the job, but this interior desecrator loves my work.

 

[Cleanworks]

Not everyone can do this type of work. Price it accordingly. You have done some difficult things in the past, this is no different.