Wash Area Rugs Yourself

Using the detergent mix above apply to stain rinse and blot.

Wash area rugs yourself.

Vacuum thoroughly on both sides. Don t neglect the back which. First vacuum the fibers then flip. Start with a thorough vacuuming.

Use a solution of 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent 1 quart of warm water and 1 4 teaspoon of. Using the brush from the cleaning kit or a stiff bristled brush gently clean the rug s fibers. Flip the area rug over and vacuum its underside. Sprinkle the dry cleaning powder from your kit onto the rug.

Vacuuming your rug clean 1. While rug owners typically don t look at or walk on the underside. Using a sponge or a soft bristled cleaning brush apply the cleaning solution to the rug and work it into a lather. Remove loose dirt with a vacuum.

How to remove stains from rugs alcohol and soft drinks. Vacuum up any remaining cleaning powder. Test the solution in a small inconspicuous area of the rug to make sure it s colorfast. If possible take your rug outdoors and shake any loose debris from it.

If a stain remains use a commercial spot. Don t scrub heavily or. Do not oversaturate the rug. Turn on your vacuum cleaner and push it back and forth across the top surface of your.

Vacuum the top side of the rug. First thoroughly vacuum the area rug on both sides. If the colors don t run you re ready to go. Summer is an excellent time to clean your rug because you ll need to do it outdoors.

Test the cleaner on your rug for colorfastness. Eliminate all smells stains and general dinginess with this diy deep clean routine for your area and accent rugs.