A rug is one of the things that add beauty to a room. And we cannot overlook the fact that it can easily get dirty. Food particles can easily drop on it so also dust, grease and coffee. To preserve your investment you need to know to clean rug the right way.

2. A rug is one of the things that add beauty
to a room. And we cannot overlook the
fact that it can easily get dirty. Food
particles can easily drop on it so also
dust, grease and coffee. To preserve your
investment you need to know to clean rug
the right way.

3. Rugs that are made of wool or hand-knotted rugs
needs to be treated with lot of care. A rug and carpet
care professional will likely be necessary. Maintenance
of the rug can be done at home once it is appropriately
done. Materials and tools needed for rug cleaning are

6. – Vacuum
– Rubber gloves (optional)
– Rug shampoo or mild dish
detergent
– Bucket
– Sponge
– Soft-bristled brush
– Squeegee
– Water

7. To maintain a rug, at least once a month flip it upside
down and vacuum the back of the rug. Vacuuming the
back with the beater bar/rotating brush helps push dirt
trapped deep down toward the top of the rug. Flip it
right side up and vacuum the dirt. Use only suction on
the front of wool rugs, for synthetic rugs you can use
the beater bar/rotating brush on the front and back.

9. Do not vacuum fringe or tassels. They are
delicate material, and easily tangled in the
vacuum’s beater bar or ripped by the suction.
Fluffing them by hand is all they need.
Anything else can cause damage to them.

12. How To Clean Rug Like A
PRO

13. Use dilute white vinegar to restore the rug
color. Dilute the vinegar, 1 part to 3 parts water,
and blot slowly and in the direction of the carpet
pile with a sponge. Merely damp the carpet without
soaking it. Allow it to air dry without exposing to the
sun.
To remove any insect infestation from the rug
borax is the most effective because it naturally
coats and degrades the exoskeletons of insects
and destroys larvae and eggs. Sprinkle on the
rug, wait approximately 20 minutes, and vacuum.
Make sure there are no pets near the rug that
could potentially inhale the borax, which is a
mildly toxic irritant.

15. When cleaning the rug with a chemical, first do
a spot test so as to avoid discoloration. Follow
the mixing instructions on a store-bought rug
cleaner/shampoo, or add a couple of capfuls of
mild dish detergent to a bucket of warm
water. Stop using hot water, as it may shrink
fibers or fade color

17. Use a sponge or brush, to work a lather of
shampoo or detergent deep into the rug. Allow
the solution to stay on the rug for several
minutes before rinsing
Once the solution has stayed, thoroughly
rinse the rug with a garden hose,
ensuring the water is clear of soap suds.
Ensure you remove excess water.
Squeeze as much water out of the rug as
you can with your squeegee, being
careful to work only in the direction of
the rug’s nap

19. After squeezing out water, lay the rug flat to
dry. Once the top side is dry, flip it over to dry
the bottom part.

20. A vacuum/ soft-bristled brush can loosen up
the rug fibers, as they may compact during
washing and drying processes.