Guide How Do You Clean and Maintain a Mosque Carpet?

How is regular care of a mosque carpet done?

• Vacuuming: according to Asil Halı's article, regular and consistent vacuuming is the most effective way to keep a carpet clean and removes dirt that can damage the fibres.
• Entrance mat: mats placed at entrances reduce the dirt carried onto the carpet. The mat should be large enough for two or three steps before reaching the carpet.
• Common areas: entrances and heavily used areas need more attention.

How do you clean a stain on a mosque carpet?

The recommendations in Asil Halı's article How Carpet Cleaning Should Be Done? also apply to mosque carpets:

• Blot spilled liquid immediately with an absorbent cloth before it soaks in.
• Do not rub or scrape the stain; this damages the fibres.
• For wool carpet, use lukewarm or cold water and mild soap.

Yarn type affects how easy cleaning is: according to Asil Halı, acrylic mosque carpet is resistant to stains and soiling and is easier to clean than wool; polypropylene mosque carpet has high stain resistance and is easy to clean.

How often should a mosque carpet be professionally cleaned?

According to Asil Halı's article on commercial carpet care, commercial carpets such as mosque carpets absorb dust and bacteria from shoe soles; if they are not cleaned, they begin to wear after a while. The company recommends that these carpets be cleaned two or three times a year by a professional carpet cleaning company.

What should you watch for after washing?

According to Asil Halı's article What Should be Considered When Buying a Mosque Carpet, a mosque carpet should be washed correctly, should not be left wet after washing, and should be dried so that it is ready for use. Keeping the carpet free of bacteria extends its life. Another of the company's articles notes that mould can form in carpets that get wet and do not dry completely. For general care recommendations, see the carpet care guide.

Articles about how to clean a mosque carpet

Asil Carpet's articles answer these questions in detail:

• What Should be Considered When Buying a Mosque Carpet – In this article, we have compiled the elements that should be considered while buying mosque carpets
• How Carpet Cleaning Should Be Done? – When food and beverage spills, mud stains and paint stains occur, the stain is completely eliminated if cleaned instantly and correctly.
• How Can You Extend The Life Of Carpets In Your Places – Regular cleaning extends the life of the carpet, creates a healthy workplace for employees, and reduces the environmental footprint.
• 3 Tips to Improve the Look and Life of Your Commercial Carpet – The cleaning of commercial carpets is often overlooked as commercial carpets are difficult to maintain.
• Mosque Carpets Yarn Types – There are 3 types of yarn used in mosque carpets. These are: Wool, Acrylic and Polypropylene yarn types.
• How To Know If Your Office Carpet Needs To Be Renovated? – It is quite clear that many products, not just carpet, need to be replaced in your office spaces: There are many elements, such as chairs, broken tables and tec

Frequently asked questions

What are the properties of the carpets woven with acrylic (artificial wool) and polyamide yarns?

The carpets woven with acrylic (artificial wool) and polyamide yarns are resistant to the weight and impression of things and maintain their first day looks for a long time. They are resistant to humidity, sunlight, and moisture. The carpets woven with acrylic yarns, which give the sense of look that is the closest to wool, are resistant to felting and wear. They are lower priced than wool carpets.

What are the properties of the carpets woven with polyester and polypropylene yarns?

Polyester and polypropylene yarns are less resistant to crushing than other yarn types. The advantage of the polyester and polypropylene yarns is that they generate less fluff and absorb the stain in a longer time due to their structure. And the disadvantage of these yarns is that they felt quickly, attract dust due to static electricity, and have a structure that is not resistant to heat.