How Do I Clean My Rug In Your Home?

Rug Cleaning in Venice — For many of us, area rugs are a significant investment in decoration. They warm and add colour to our chambers. They supply soft places for game playing, movie viewing, and slumber partying. However, in order for rugs to last for years, they need to be maintained. And a big part of the maintenance is routine cleaning.

Thankfully, while you want to vacuum carpet twice weekly, you only have to deep-clean an area rug if it’s cluttered. If the rug is not clearly dingy (or clearly foul-smelling), try this test: Simply get a corner of the rug and let it flop down on the floor. If a little cloud of dust floats upward, a cleaning is in order.

It’s true that you can send a rug to be cleaned off by professionalsbut it ain’t affordable. If you are eager to put in a weekend of work, nevertheless, it is eminently possible to do a fantastic job of cleaning a rug by yourself in your home. As an added plus, you’ll have peace of mind knowing exactly what kinds of cleaners are used in your rugs–knowledge that’s increasingly important to many, particularly those with young children or chemical sensitivities.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS
1. Softbristled scrub brush
7. Garden hose
8. Squeegee
9. Rubber gloves (optional)

1. Remove loose dirt with a vacuum.
First, thoroughly vacuum the area rug on either side. Do not neglect the back, which necessarily hastens crumbs, dust, and dirt.

2. Examine the cleaner on your rug for colorfastness.
You have two choices for cleaners:

> You are able to follow the mixing instructions on a store-bought rug cleaner/shampoo.

> Or, you may add a few capfuls of mild liquid dish soap into a bucket of warm water. Don’t use hot water, as it may shrink fibers or fade color.

Now, test your cleaner (store-bought or homemade) within an inconspicuous portion of the rug, such as a little part on the very corner, to make sure it does not make the colours run. If it does not, proceed to another step.

3. Work the cleaner into the rug and let it sit for several minutes.

Using a sponge or brush, scrub the shampoo or detergent deep to the rug until you are seeing suds. Permit the solution to sit down on the rug and work for several minutes before rinsing.

4. Hose off the rug.
Thoroughly rinse the rug with a garden hose, making sure the water is clear of soap suds before you finish.

5. Use a squeegee to remove excess water.
This tool, often used in cleaning windows, will do just the trick to squeeze excess water out of the rug. Press the squeegee’s rubber-edged blade firmly to the rug and pull to get out as much liquid as you can, being careful to operate just in the management of this rug’s glow.

6. Permit both sides of the rug to dry out completely.
Lay the rug flat to dry. Once the top side is dry, flip it over so the bottom can dry also.

7. Vacuum or brush the rug to loosen compacted fibers.
Run a vacuum or a clean skillet over your area rug to loosen up the fibers of the rug, as they might have compacted during the washing/drying procedure. Then, return your rug into the area and enjoy!

With regular maintenance and cleaning, your rugs will serve your family and home for several years, playing host to scores of match tourneys, TV marathons, and fireside snuggles.

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