If you have a dirty rug, you're not alone. Rugs are often overlooked as part of the decor in the home. But they can be a great way to add color and texture to your space, as well as provide extra seating when guests come over. If your rug isn't looking so great, there are ways to how to clean a rug it up quickly and easily!
Vacuum the rug.
Use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment. You'll want to use this type of vacuum because it's designed to get into corners, which you don't want to do with a beater bar.
Vacuum in different directions: If there are any stains or dirt on your rug, then vacuuming in one direction won't get all of it out--you need to go over it again and again until all the dirt is gone! Keep doing this until your carpet is clean enough that no more dirt comes off during cleaning (usually about three passes).
Get close to the edge: Try not to move too far away from where your furniture sits so that when you're done cleaning, everything looks nice and tidy!
Spot clean any stains or spots with a water-based stain remover and a damp cloth.
Use a water-based stain remover.
Use a damp cloth.
Use a white cloth to spot clean any stains or spots that aren't removed by the first two steps (this is especially important if you have carpeting).
Clean the rug with this soap-based formula.
Use a soap-based formula for cleaning. This will help take care of any stains, and it's also mild enough to not damage the fibers of your rug.
Dampen a cloth with warm water and add a small amount of shampoo or dishwashing detergent (this can be found at most grocery stores).
Gently rub the area by hand until you see no more dirt on your rag, then rinse it out under running water.
Use a brush to scrub hard-to-reach areas like corners or along edges if necessary
Get rid of allergens on your rug.
Get rid of allergens on your rug.
Vacuum with a HEPA filter.
Damp cloth to clean.
What you should do if you have a dirty rug
If you have a dirty rug, the first thing to do is brush it vigorously. This will help remove any debris and debris from your carpeting.
Once all of the dirt has been removed from your carpeting, then you need to wash it with warm water and mild detergent or dishwashing liquid. You should only use liquid detergents in this case because they won't leave any residue behind on your rugs like regular soaps can do if left in contact with fabrics for too long--which would cause stains!
If after washing your carpets don't look clean enough then try using natural ingredients such as vinegar or baking soda instead: these can help remove stains while also making them smell nice too! Just mix one part vinegar (1 teaspoon) with four parts water until completely dissolved before adding it directly into each stain; wait ten minutes before scrubbing away at each area until no longer visible/feels clean enough anymore -- but not too much longer because otherwise there'll be leftover bits here there that might cause problems later down road ;)
Conclusion
We hope you’ve found our guide to rugs helpful in cleaning your rug. As we’ve mentioned, it can be a lot of work, but it will be worth the effort! If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.
