Kilim Cleaning

Kilim cleaning differs somewhat from rug and carpet cleaning.  Because kilims do not have pile, there usually is no beating required.  Still, it's important to make sure that any dust particles wedged between the fibers of the warp and weft are extracted.  If dust particles are left between fibers for too long, eventually they will damage the fibers weakening the kilim and making it vulnerable to tears or similar damage.  When removing embedded dust and other particles, one must always take care not to damage kilims as they are generally more delicate than their pile counterparts.  Above is a picture of a traditional kilim being professionally cleaned.  The most challenging part of this part of the process is minimizing the risk of color run.  With periodic professional cleaning of kilims, they can last a lifetime - indeed, maybe several lifetimes. --www.traditionalrugrepair.com