There’s no need to clean rugs on a schedule. Instead, you should just clean the rugs when they are visibly dirty or have an odor.
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At first you should gather your tools and supplies, e.g.
- Rug shampoo (or mild dish soap)
- Bucket
- Soft-bristle brush or sponge
- Water
- You should remove dirt and debris by thoroughly vacuuming on the rug on both sides. You want to make sure every last bit of debris is gone. If you have pets, use the brush attachment to get any lingering stray hairs.
- You should mix the cleaner. You can use a rug shampoo and follow its specific directions (found on the bottle) for mixing. Alternatively, you can use mild dish detergent mixed in a bucket with warm water. Do not use hot water as it can shrink the rug or cause fading.
- Wash the rug afterwards. Using a sponge or soft-bristle brush, work the cleaning solution into a lather on the rug. Let the cleaner sit on the rug for several minutes before you start rinsing. Anything less than that and you’ll shortchange the cleaning process. Give it those five minutes to set in and start lifting away dirt.
- Rinse time!
You should rinse the soap out of the rug using a garden hose or buckets of clean water. Make sure all the cleaning solution is completely removed from the area rug and the runoff water is crystal clear.
During the cleaning process, threads and fibers can get compacted and squished. Revive them by running a vacuum over the now-dry rug, or brush them with a soft-bristled brush.
Here at Hollywood Dry Cleaners we treat area rugs professionally, with fabric friendly detergents. We are always at your service.
