Holmes Bespoke makes high-quality, design-led rugs for discerning customers. As works of art in their own right, these types of rugs need preserving to ensure their beauty and style remains centre stage for years. Our expert rug cleaning London business explains everything you need to know about looking after your own Holmes Bespoke rugs.
What makes Holmes Bespoke special?
At Holmes Bespoke, artistry and quality go hand in hand when it comes to designing their rugs. This London-based rug artisan has got creating exquisite, custom-made rugs using the finest materials and the most stylish designs down to a tee.
With a strong focus on collaborative design, innovation, stringent preparation and handcrafted rug-making processes, it’s no wonder that this sought-after rug brand is so desirable.
All rugs need looking after to keep them in good condition, but when you’ve invested in a handmade Holmes Bespoke rug, its unique features and characteristics will require extra care during the cleaning process.
Vacuuming
Like carpets, rugs will need vacuuming regularly to pick up the loose dirt and dry soiling. A cylinder vacuum cleaner without a beater bar is the best option for cleaning your Holmes Bespoke rug. Keep the suction setting to the lowest level, and avoid using any brush attachments. Never use a sweeping brush on the rug.
To help stop dirt from getting pushed deeper into fibres in the rug, always vacuum in the direction of the pile.
The first time you clean your new Holmes Bespoke rug you might notice excessive shedding of fibres. This is perfectly normal when a rug has been weaved or tufted and nothing to worry about. If you notice a yarn tuft that has sprouted above the pile, you can gently snip it to size with scissors.
If you need any further tips on how to vacuum your Holmes Bespoke rug correctly and thoroughly, our rug cleaning spa London team can assist.
Removing stains
Spillages and stains can happen to the best of rugs, but it’s how you proceed to deal with the problem that can make all of the difference.
The route to getting rid of the stains in your rugs is to act fast. Start by blotting up the spillage with kitchen paper or a clean, absorbent cloth. Use a spoon to scoop up any solids off the rug.
It’s essential that you very gently dab at the stain and not rub it. Handmade rugs like those from Holmes Bespoke can experience warping of the pile if fabrics are scrubbed.
When blotting the spillage, start from the outside edge and work inwards, to prevent the stain from spreading outwards.
Use a stain removal solution that’s appropriate for the type of rug you’ve got. Read the label and refer to the manufacturer’s usage instructions. Carry out a patch test first on the very edge of a rug, or an area of it that’s less conspicuous.
Avoid using solvents, bleaches or strong chemicals. However, diluted bleach can be used on certain types of materials, such as recycled P.E.T (Polyethylene Terephthalate), if stains are tough, but if you’re unsure, do check with a professional first.
If removing stains from a silk rug, use dry cleaning agents only, and never any stain removal products, chemicals or heat.
Once you’ve removed the stain, stay off the rug until it’s completely dry. You may notice that there are slight changes to the pile and texture, which can often happen when the rug is exposed to water-based spillages.
Ideally, when something gets spilled or dropped on your Holmes Bespoke rug, it’s better to seek help from a professional, like our bespoke and oriental rug cleaning London experts, who understand exactly how to remove stains from handmade rugs, using the most effective, safe cleaning solutions.
Holmes Bespoke rugs are suitable for being stain protected, so this is also something that we can offer for your rugs at Carpet Bright UK.
Deep cleaning from professionals
When you’ve invested the time, effort and money in purchasing a beautiful custom-made Holmes Bespoke rug, it’s vital to keep it as clean as possible so it can stand the test of time. Treating it for stains and vacuuming the rug regularly are essential, but so is professional cleaning.
You should consider contacting our rug cleaning spa London professionals once or twice each year to get your rugs deep cleaned, but this may need to be more frequent for rugs exposed to children, pets or smokers.
Our cleaning experts will carefully examine each rug, making sure the right cleaning methods are used that are compatible with the fibres, textures and dyes in the rug.
Dry cleaning methods are the most recommended option for deep cleaning Holmes Bespoke rugs, as wet cleaning methods can cause shrinkage in natural fibres and can make the rug smell.
Deep cleaning from our specialist and oriental rug cleaning London team will not only release the surface dirt from the rug, but also any deep-seated grime, odours, allergens and other unhealthy microbes including moths and other pests, and it can help to extend the life of the rug.
Avoid using DIY deep cleaning methods or hiring a cleaning machine yourself, and never put your Holmes Bespoke rug in the washing machine. You’ll just risk ruining it, otherwise.
Rug placement
Where you place your Holmes Bespoke rug can impact its appearance and condition.
If possible, try to avoid the rug receiving too much direct sunlight, especially if it’s made from jute, cotton, silk or viscose.
The natural dyes in the handmade construction of Holmes Bespoke rugs are sensitive to sunlight and can fade over time. If you can’t avoid the sun getting to your rug, at least rotate it once or twice per year to avoid uneven colour fading.
If you have a jute rug, bear in mind that this should not be placed in a room that gets a lot of moisture, such as a bathroom or kitchen. Silk, cotton, viscose and tensel rugs also don’t like getting wet.
If your rug has furniture on it, avoid pulling the rug as this could lead to damage to rug fibres. Heavy furniture on your Holmes Bespoke rug can leave indentation marks, so place a protective cup or furniture glide under the foot of the furniture to protect the rug.
Bear in mind that if you place the rug in a high traffic area such as by a door entrance, it will get soiled quicker than if it’s placed in an area with less footfall. To protect the rug, at the very least, avoid walking on it with outdoor footwear. Regular vacuuming of the rug can help to prevent crushing of the pile from repeated footfall.
For all of the care and cleaning your Holmes Bespoke rugs need, contact our award-winning rug cleaning London professionals at Carpet Bright UK.
