Wash My Area Rug

Then return your rug to the room.

Wash my area rug.

This removes grit and grime that can wear out your rug prematurely. 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. Use a bristled brush to gently work the soap into your area rug following the nap of the material. Dip a clean sponge in the rinse water and remove any soap in the area just cleaned.

You can clean silk rugs using. Go back and rinse that spot off. Let the rug dry completely before bringing it indoors. As with carpet regular vacuuming is the most important area rug cleaning step you can take.

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. Check carefully to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage. If possible rotate the rug frequently so that it dries evenly. Vacuum large area rugs to remove dirt.

The method below is suitable for wool and polyester rugs. Scrub rinse and blot an area before moving to the next. If a rug is reversible vacuum both sides. Rinse the rug clean with your hose until the water runs clear and is no longer soapy.

Rugs can be spot cleaned if they get a stain. Push out as much excess water as you can using a squeegee and moving in the direction of the rug nap. Apply a little to a small corner or patch mix in some water and let it settle for a few hours.