BEFORE AND AFTER - Washing an Antique Persian Rug in the Bathtub with Rajiv Surendra

Watch the incredible transformation of this ca. 1910 Karabagh (Caucasian) rug as Rajiv washes years of dirt away, in his bathtub. In May, while touring the Brimfield Antiques Show, Rajiv met Kim Reed, a specialist in Persian Rugs. Kim shared how she cleaned her rugs and Rajiv recently applied her method to a very dirty old rug he found at a yard sale. Today Rajiv illustrates Kim Reed's technique on a second rug! Rajiv doesn't recommend trying this yourself at home, as you can irreversibly damage a rug by soaking it in water. To view the original HGTV Handmade video featuring Rajiv and Kim's meeting, please visit: https://youtu.be/_8oHXHVUHGk?si=piuucQiJRDqdBn0r 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 VIDEO: My Updated Apartment Tour: https://youtu.be/cwurWeffwNA 🎥 VIDEO: MY NYTimes Storage Organization Tour: https://youtu.be/XmYKT21Oi54 🎥 VIDEO: Tidying Your Mind: https://youtu.be/2-cyLX2eAn0 🎥 VIDEO: How to Wash your Whites: https://youtu.be/R87SIgGC20k 🎥 VIDEO: Wrapping Gifts Using No Tape: https://youtu.be/vm3dR4jhImU 🎥 VIDEO: How To Walk In Public: https://youtu.be/J8ekcTmj9SI 🎥 LIST: Rajiv Surendra's Playlist Season 1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8oeCSojnMR42JWN44vX_hmJ0xCF1ZLG- ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ • 0:21 | Rajiv’s Friend Eve Finds Treasures at Yard Sales • 0:46 | Discovery of Two Persian Rugs • 1:13 | Cleaning Method Suggested by Rug Dealer • 1:39 | Caution about Cleaning Vintage Rugs • 1:45 | Identifying the Kazak Rug • 1:58 | Preparing to Clean the Rug • 2:25 | Risks of Dye Bleeding with Wrong Techniques • 2:44 | Physical Challenge of Cleaning Rugs • 2:55 | Why Rajiv Cleans Rugs Himself • 3:33 | Learning the Art of Cleaning Woolen Rugs • 4:22 | Reviving Vintage Rugs with Hands-On Cleaning • 5:10 | Assessing a Rug’s Condition and Colors • 6:07 | Difference in Rug Colors due to Dirt and Dust • 6:59 | Aiming to Restore the Rug’s Natural Colors • 7:42 | Preparing the Rug for Washing • 8:27 | Importance of Weather for Drying Rugs • 10:39 | Agitating the Rug to Release Dirt • 11:52 | Effect of First Rinse on Rug’s Dirt Level • 13:04 | Repeated Washing and Kneading Process • 14:39 | Maintaining Water Temperature to Protect Wool • 15:45 | Physical Toll of Rug Cleaning • 16:50 | Draining the Water and Observing Color Changes • 17:59 | Using Glove Protection to Avoid Blisters • 18:29 | Releasing Rug Tension with Each Rinse • 19:29 | Therapeutic Benefits of Rug Cleaning • 21:02 | The Rigorous Steps to Clean a Rug Thoroughly • 23:59 | Final Rinse and Observing Revived Colors • 25:02 | Rolling the Rug for Efficient Draining • 27:16 | Revealing the Rug’s True Beauty Post-Cleaning • 29:46 | Perfect Day for Drying Rug Outdoors • 30:20 | Setting up Rug on the Fire Escape for Draining • 30:42 | Observing the Rug’s Colors in Natural Sunlight • 31:35 | Examining the Final Colors and Texture Post-Cleaning • 32:00 | The Satisfaction of a Thorough Cleaning Process • 33:48 | Close-up on the Rug’s Details and Colors • 34:42 | Wrapping Up the Cleaning Process • 35:18 | Reflecting on Learning Through Restoration • 36:05 | Final Look at the Rug After Drying • 36:42 | Concluding Thoughts on Rug Restoration and Care 💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡 • Vintage Rug Cleaning Tips • Reviving Persian Rugs at Home • DIY Rug Restoration Techniques • Yard Sale Rug Finds • Identifying Authentic Kazak Rugs • Cleaning Wool Rugs Safely • Antique Rug Dye Preservation • Restoring Natural Wool Colors • Preparing Rugs for Deep Cleaning • Essential Tools for Cleaning Rugs at Home • Preserving Antique Rug Quality • Understanding Wool Rug Dyes • Deep-Cleaning Persian Rugs • Cleaning Rugs without Damaging Fibers • Restoring Vintage Rugs’ Original Colors • Hand-Washing Techniques for Rugs • Using Hot Water and Soap • Physical Work in Rug Restoration • Inspecting Rug Colors Under Dirt • Effects of Sun and Weather on Rug Drying • Proper Water Temperature for Cleaning Rugs • Vintage Rug Care and Maintenance • Evaluating Dirt Levels in Vintage Rugs • Sustainable Rug Cleaning Methods • Achieving Professional Rug Cleaning at Home • Budget-Friendly Rug Restoration • Color Revival in Antique Wool Rugs • Challenges of Rug Cleaning at Home • Outdoor Drying Techniques for Rugs • Final Touches in Restoring Rug Beauty • Restoring Antique Persian Rugs: DIY Tips for Vintage Rug Cleaning and Preservation at Home If you enjoy Rajiv's videos and would like to see more, please contribute to the gofundme campaign that is raising the funds to produce the content on this channel: https://gofund.me/fbcb3a22 ✅ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rajivsurendra ✅ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@Rajivsurendra_ ✅ Twitter: http://twitter.com/RajivSurendra 🔴 *** ABOUT THIS CHANNEL *** Welcome to my YouTube Channel! I've been immersed in the creative and domestic arts for all my life and its a real honor to be sharing my interests with you. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/rajivsurendra 🔎 HASHTAGS #rug #Rajivsurendra #diy #rugcleaning