Ultrasound Technology in Carpet Cleaning

Authors : Pınar Çelik, Tülay Gülümser, Seher Perinçek, Ayşegül Körlü

Pages : 175-184

Doi:10.32710/tekstilvekonfeksiyon.1394196

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Publication Date : 2024-06-30

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Carpets are widely used in living spaces for beautiful appearance, heat, and sound insulation. Cleaning carpets is essential for both their lifespan and health and hygiene. Washing operations are carried out at regular intervals in carpet-washing factories. Industrial carpet washing operations must be done consciously because a significant amount of water and time is consumed during these processes. In addition, problems such as discoloration and strength losses may be encountered in delicate carpets. In this study, stained carpets were washed at mediums with and without ultrasound at room temperature at different times. Mud stain was used as an example of particle dirt. The original unwashed carpet without stain was taken as a reference and compared with the washed carpet by evaluating the color differences and changes in the yellowness index to check the amount of stain removal. The color differences (Da*, Db*, DL*, DC*, Dh*, DE*) were close to zero, and the differences in the yellowness index were low, so it was concluded that the stained carpet was cleaned and turned to the original form after washing. The washing process was evaluated as successful because the color and yellowness index of the washed carpet were close to the unwashed carpet. Effects of washing type (with and without ultrasound), washing agent (with and without detergent), and washing time (30, 60, and 90 minutes) are significant for α=0,05 in washed carpets according to the original carpet. Interactions between parameters are also significant. If the washing conditions are consciously adjusted, ultrasonic washing can be an alternative to the soaking process in carpet washing. With ultrasonic washing, it can be possible to shorten the duration of the wetting step and effectively clean sensitive carpets in softer conditions without damaging them. It would be useful to carry out studies that reduce water usage by optimizing the amount of washing baths in the future.
Keywords : Ultrasonic washing, carpet washing, Soil removal, Cleaning effect, Carpet