Wash My Area Rug

Scrub rinse and blot an area before moving to the next.

Wash my area rug.

Use the towels to absorb any excess moisture. As a general rule when finding out how to clean area rugs always test out the carpet shampoo before you apply it to the whole rug. Go back and rinse that spot off. Dip a clean sponge in the rinse water and remove any soap in the area just cleaned.

You can clean silk rugs using. Push out as much excess water as you can using a squeegee and moving in the direction of the rug nap. Then return your rug to the room. If a rug is reversible vacuum both sides.

If possible rotate the rug frequently so that it dries evenly. Use a bristled brush to gently work the soap into your area rug following the nap of the material. Rugs can be spot cleaned if they get a stain. This removes grit and grime that can wear out your rug prematurely.

Vacuum large area rugs to remove dirt. Check carefully to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage. The method below is suitable for wool and polyester rugs. Rinse the rug clean with your hose until the water runs clear and is no longer soapy.

But every few months to a year they need to be deep cleaned. Run a vacuum or a clean soft bristled brush over your area rug to loosen up the fibers of the rug as they may have compacted during the washing drying process. Apply a little to a small corner or patch mix in some water and let it settle for a few hours.