Wash My Area Rug

Rinse the rug clean with your hose until the water runs clear and is no longer soapy.

Wash my area rug.

Dip a clean sponge in the rinse water and remove any soap in the area just cleaned. Go back and rinse that spot off. Use a bristled brush to gently work the soap into your area rug following the nap of the material. As with carpet regular vacuuming is the most important area rug cleaning step you can take.

If possible rotate the rug frequently so that it dries evenly. 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. This removes grit and grime that can wear out your rug prematurely. The method below is suitable for wool and polyester rugs.

Apply a little to a small corner or patch mix in some water and let it settle for a few hours. Check carefully to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage. Scrub rinse and blot an area before moving to the next. Use the towels to absorb any excess moisture.

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. Vacuum large area rugs to remove dirt. Then return your rug to the room. If a rug is reversible vacuum both sides.

You can clean silk rugs using. Let the rug dry completely before bringing it indoors. Push out as much excess water as you can using a squeegee and moving in the direction of the rug nap.