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benny d

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Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« on: July 07, 2010, 05:46:50 pm »
Just a quick one. Can a Berber wool rug be steam cleaned? Truck mount machine.
I would have thought so, but just to be sure can anyone advise?
Thanks
Ben
"If i'm not in action, I'm in traction"
Voted 397th best looking carpet cleaner in West Sussex 2015. Up 10 from last year...

derek west

Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2010, 06:20:52 pm »
i would without hesitation

wynne jones

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Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2010, 07:10:15 pm »
Hmm so are we just talking about construction?

Has it any clour in it? Have you tested it for color fastness if yes?
It's not expensive, you just can't afford it.

Paul Redden Countryfresh

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Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2010, 07:21:20 pm »
Water can travel easily to backing so rinse with F&F and plenty dry passes,
otherwise you will get yellowing,
"So basically its a big vax!"

wynne jones

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Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2010, 08:09:20 pm »
Sounds like the  8) leading the  8)

It's easy to give advice, but where are they when you have cocked up someones family heirloom! We are not talking carpets!
It's not expensive, you just can't afford it.

derek west

Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2010, 08:47:37 pm »
forgive me if i'm wrong but benny knows all about colour run and yellowing he's just obviously never come across a rug like this and is being sensibly cautious.

test and go for it benny.

wynne jones

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Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2010, 09:01:33 pm »
Derek you are obviously an experienced carpet cleaner with many years under your belt, hence giving loads of advice on here which is to be commended, but sometimes you have to stop and think before you advise because what may be obvious to you may not be to someone else.

So when he says Berber and you say 'without hesitation' I think that's like going to see the Doctor and he gives you some pills without even asking what's wrong with you.

Just my hobby horse mate, no offense. 
It's not expensive, you just can't afford it.

derek west

Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2010, 09:47:49 pm »
none taken ozzy

elliott cleaning

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Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2010, 09:55:43 pm »
Yes, Derek's been around since the dark ages - his beard is touching the ground.
What Derek does do - is use his loaf and look at situations realistically.    Others are over cautious & seem to spend their lives 'testing' & not actually getting on with the cleaning ;)

james roffey

Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2010, 11:36:05 pm »
well thats all well and good ::) but for the likes of use new to this i still think better safe than sorry, if in doubt ask thats what the forums are here for.

benny d

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Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2010, 07:34:49 am »
Thanks for the replies.
Im sure it will be ok.
Going to clean or walk away from it this morning  ;)

Wheres my white stick?  8)
"If i'm not in action, I'm in traction"
Voted 397th best looking carpet cleaner in West Sussex 2015. Up 10 from last year...

wynne jones

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Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2010, 08:07:12 am »
At least you were asking Benny without jumping straight in. Better than ending up owning it.
It's not expensive, you just can't afford it.

derek west

Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2010, 08:11:09 am »
i've only got 7 rugs 2 suites and 4 BW's in the garage, ;D

Joe H

Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2010, 08:41:05 am »
Yes, you did say the house was getting full last time I saw you Derek.  ;D

derek west

Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2010, 08:48:49 am »
 ;D

right i'm off to ruin a hall carpet cos mines looking a bit old so its an easy replacement option ;D

benny d

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Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2010, 09:07:01 pm »
All done.
No problem at all.
I went for a Robert Saunders price and got £450-00 for the rug. It does work! :o
Thanks
"If i'm not in action, I'm in traction"
Voted 397th best looking carpet cleaner in West Sussex 2015. Up 10 from last year...

Colin Day

Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #16 on: July 09, 2010, 05:25:37 pm »
All done.
No problem at all.
I went for a Robert Saunders price and got £450-00 for the rug. It does work! :o
Thanks

Hope you've got a shed full of Horlicks ;D ;D ;D

benny d

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Re: Berber rug - Can it be Hwe cleaned?
« Reply #17 on: July 10, 2010, 08:32:46 am »
Actually it was £55-00, and she seemed happy. Got rid of old coffee stain as well.
"If i'm not in action, I'm in traction"
Voted 397th best looking carpet cleaner in West Sussex 2015. Up 10 from last year...