A rug in a living space, particularly when it has been placed in a high traffic area, can get very dirty. Rugs collect dust, sand, greasy cooking residue and moisture, all of which affect them adversely. They can look as if they are fading when grime has been worked into the fibers by busy feet - a good clean can work wonders here.
Okay, don't let your "gut feel" get the better of you and simply toss your rugs in the washing machine. Your rugs might turn out worst than being bombarded by busy feet. Proper cleaning is needed.
A simple method is vacuum cleaning. For rugs that are too delicate because of a thin fabric or certain material such as a Flokati and leather shag rugs, a good tap and shake out are all they need. Those that are made from bamboo and sisal can benefit from both vacuuming and shaking out to rid of their dust. If a rug is too big, shaking it out is difficult unless you have the strength of Sheena, the Warrior. So what you can do is hang it by a railing or a fence and use a stick to beat the dust out. Cleaning your rug will primarily depend on how high-traffic its area is. Regular is the keyword, but if the rug is in a special by-occasion only room, you can do it on a less regular basis. The important thing is to clean every now and then. If however, the rug is in a 24-hour zone, cleaning more than regularly, say twice a day might be necessary to keep it spic and span.
When there's a spill on the rug, clean it off immediately. Avoid letting the carpet absorb the stain that it will be difficult to remove on your own. Professional cleaners can do the job, but if you can do it yourself, then why spend some money? Clean the stained area at once. Blot it with a paper towel. Do not rub to prevent the stain from spreading. A simple blotting motion is enough. The paper towel will absorb the dirt.
If the stain leaves a mark on the area rug, you can use cleaning products such as a dishwashing detergent and the natural way, vinegar or baking soda mixed with water. They are effective stain removals.
You can also use oxygen cleaners for dirt removal on synthetic rugs. Do not use this kind on wool and satin, as it will damage the rugs' fabric. Even with a synthetic one, make sure to test on a hidden spot before doing the cleaning to make sure that the color will not be affected. Rinse the spot after and let it dry.
Other methods of cleaning rugs include dry powder cleaners which are good for surface stain removal - the powder absorbs the dirt. You should vacuum the rug afterwards to get rid of the cleaning powder. Dry foam cleaners and steam cleaning are also used to clean rugs.
Okay, don't let your "gut feel" get the better of you and simply toss your rugs in the washing machine. Your rugs might turn out worst than being bombarded by busy feet. Proper cleaning is needed.
A simple method is vacuum cleaning. For rugs that are too delicate because of a thin fabric or certain material such as a Flokati and leather shag rugs, a good tap and shake out are all they need. Those that are made from bamboo and sisal can benefit from both vacuuming and shaking out to rid of their dust. If a rug is too big, shaking it out is difficult unless you have the strength of Sheena, the Warrior. So what you can do is hang it by a railing or a fence and use a stick to beat the dust out. Cleaning your rug will primarily depend on how high-traffic its area is. Regular is the keyword, but if the rug is in a special by-occasion only room, you can do it on a less regular basis. The important thing is to clean every now and then. If however, the rug is in a 24-hour zone, cleaning more than regularly, say twice a day might be necessary to keep it spic and span.
When there's a spill on the rug, clean it off immediately. Avoid letting the carpet absorb the stain that it will be difficult to remove on your own. Professional cleaners can do the job, but if you can do it yourself, then why spend some money? Clean the stained area at once. Blot it with a paper towel. Do not rub to prevent the stain from spreading. A simple blotting motion is enough. The paper towel will absorb the dirt.
If the stain leaves a mark on the area rug, you can use cleaning products such as a dishwashing detergent and the natural way, vinegar or baking soda mixed with water. They are effective stain removals.
You can also use oxygen cleaners for dirt removal on synthetic rugs. Do not use this kind on wool and satin, as it will damage the rugs' fabric. Even with a synthetic one, make sure to test on a hidden spot before doing the cleaning to make sure that the color will not be affected. Rinse the spot after and let it dry.
Other methods of cleaning rugs include dry powder cleaners which are good for surface stain removal - the powder absorbs the dirt. You should vacuum the rug afterwards to get rid of the cleaning powder. Dry foam cleaners and steam cleaning are also used to clean rugs.
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