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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: edward coller on May 16, 2008, 05:40:50 pm

Title: Kellim on rugs
Post by: edward coller on May 16, 2008, 05:40:50 pm

Got a nice 10x12 good quality chinese with a dirty kellim/ fringe, whats the best way to get them clean and stop them from yellowing  last one i did i was not overly happy with..Simon

Title: Re: Kellim on rugs
Post by: *paul_moss on May 16, 2008, 08:16:29 pm

Edward
Kilim rug fringes are usually cotton and although some  dont like this process as it reduces the fringe life, I use it quite a lot as cosmetically it makes the fringe look white again. Fringes usually last over 10 years so an old expensive rug is worth refringing.
I would use the Prochem 3 chemical mix, Fibre shampoo, oxibrite and fibre buff. Take care not to get any of the mix onto the rug its self though as it will strip dye colour from it.

Title: Re: Kellim on rugs
Post by: edward coller on May 19, 2008, 02:27:53 pm

Thanks would you use an acid rinse to stop browninf   S Edward

Title: Re: Kellim on rugs
Post by: colin fitch on May 19, 2008, 08:11:36 pm

Yes it will reduce it from browning out,
to stop you need to speed dry the fringes.

Title: Re: Kellim on rugs
Post by: *paul_moss on May 19, 2008, 08:23:52 pm

Edward, on most white rug fringes I usually spray with white vinegar after cleaning and leave to dry. Thy dry nic and white  ;) even better if a bit of sun is out.