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All You Need To Know
About Rug Cleaning |
Rugs are an important investment in any kind of décor. Using
a rug in a room helps add color to space and also provides a
soft space for movie watching, playing games and slumber
partying. However, unlike carpets, rugs are more delicate
and susceptible to damage caused due to various
environmental factors or if used to handle high volumes of
foot traffic. Although professional cleaning is a good
option for maintaining your rugs, the services rendered by
professional are not cheap. Nevertheless, if you are willing
to invest some time and energy, rug cleaning can be done at
home easily. Take a look at how you clean you can clean and
maintain your rugs at home to help keep them looking fresh
and clean.
How To Do Rug Cleaning At Home?
Tools and Material Required
· Vacuum
· Soft- bristle brush
· Rubber gloves (optional)
· Sponge
· Bucket
· Mild fresh detergent or rug shampoo
· Squeegee
· Loads of water
Directions:
Step #1: Prepare the Rug:
Remove all the dirt from both sides of the rug using a
vacuum.
Step #2: Do the color fast test:
Add some spoonful of mild detergent in a bucket of warm
water or follow instructions of a store brought rug shampoo
or cleaner. Avoid using hot water for cleaning as it may
fade fibers or shrink colors. Do a color fast test by using
g the solution on the small corner of the rug. Ensure that
it colors do not run before proceeding to the next step.
Step #3: Wash:
Lather the detergent or shampoo into the rug using a brush
or a sponge. Let the solution sit and do its work on the rug
for a few minutes before rinsing.
Step: 4: Rinse:
Using a garden hose, rinse the rug thoroughly with water.
Ensure that the water has no soap studs before you finish.
Step #5: Squeeze out excess water:
With the help of a squeegee, remove the excess water from
the rug. Take care to work in the rug nap’s direction.
Step #6: Dry:
Place the rug flat on the floor. Allow the top side to dry
completely before flipping over the bottom side for drying.
Step #7: Using a soft:
Bristle brush or vacuum loosens up the rug fibers that may
have been compacted during the washing or drying process.
Tips to Treat Spots and Stains
· To treat dirty marks and stains on the carpet, use a
homemade cleaner by combining warm water, with some laundry
detergent and a dash of white vinegar. Soak a white cloth in
this solution and gently work on the stain from the edges to
the center. Remember to only blot and not scrub to remove
the stain. Repeat it several times till the slain disappears
· To remove odors from rugs (lingering tobacco odors and pet
smells) sprinkle the rug with baby powder or gentle talcum
powder .Allow the powder to stay overnight to absorb the
smells. Vacuum off the powder the next day.
· To clean spills of perishable items, avoid using hot
water. Use a sponge to blot the spills and treat it with one
part mild detergent, three-part acid and one part water. If
your rug is not wool, add one part of ammonia for cleaning
and disinfecting.
How to Maintain a Clean Rug?
#1: Vacuum your rug regularly:
A great tip for rug cleaning is to vacuum the rug regularly.
Vacuum your rug once a month by flipping it upside down and
vacuuming the back of the back of the rug. Then flip your
rug on the right side and vacuum the dirt. Take care not to
vacuum tassels and fringe as it can damage them. Clean
fringes and tassels by fluffing them with your hands.
#2: Roll rugs for storage or moving:
Creases or fold caused on the rugs be folding them can
damage your rugs and shorten their life span. If you are
planning to store your rugs or transport them for dry
cleaning or steam cleaning, it is best that you roll them
beforehand.
#3: Rotate the rugs regularly:
Foot traffic can often cause tracks into the patterns and
fibers of the rugs. To prevent the formation of this insight
wear, rotate your rugs regularly. Similarly, if you have a
piece of furniture resting on your rug, moving your
furniture regularly is essential to prevent formations of
impressions or uneven fading on the rug.
#4: Maintain rug color and shine:
To keep your rug looking clean and new it is essential that
you maintain the shine and color of your rug. Combine one
part of vinegar with three parts of water and gradually blot
the rug in the direction of the carpet pile using a sponge
dipped in this mixture. Take care not to soak the carpet but
only dampen it with the solution. Allow the rug to air dry.
#5: Always fan dry the carpet:
When drying a wet carpet, allow it air dry. Avoid drying the
rug in the open sun, as the photo bleaching can lead to the
degeneration of fibers and also ruin the colors of the rug.
How often should rug cleaning be done?
One of the best ways to know if your rugs are dirty and
require cleaning is to flop the corner of your rug down onto
the floor. If you find a little cloud of dust floating in
the air, a cleaning is required. Additionally, if you notice
an odor or find your rugs visibly dingy, it is time they
require cleaning.
To maintain your rugs is to clean them at least once a week.
This is especially essentials if you use your rugs too often
or have children and pets at home. Vacuuming should be done
on a weekly basis or once in two weeks it the rug is not
used very often. Spots and stains should be treated
immediately to get prevent them getting into the rug fibers.
Additionally, a thorough cleaning and rotation of your rugs
every six months to a year is essential to keep them looking
fresh and new.
Following a rug cleaning routine will not only help keep
your rug in great condition, but also help keep a space
clean and hygienic. Cleaning your rugs at home will not only
help increase the life of your rug, but will help you keep
it maintained without burning a hole in your pocket. |
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