Do it Yourself Rug Cleaning

Rugs are perfect additions to a home. It can be a functional piece for keeping your feet warm and dry against a cold floor, and can be a statement and attractive décor. Purchasing rugs, however, can be pretty rough on the budget, especially for rugs made from delicate materials. Upkeep and maintenance of rugs, therefore, are never easy. That is why it is best to have a professional that does rug cleaning in Mississauga, like in Caledon Steam Clean.

However, you can also do it by yourself. The few tips listed below may be able to help your rugs to look as good as new for a longer time. These may also be useful in eliminating those cleaning mistakes that may have become a habit of cleaning area rugs. Being misinformed may lead to a shorter life span for your rug, and therefore should be avoided.

Flip your rug upside down at least a month and vacuum.
 
This technique keeps your rugs still looking its best. Using a vacuum rotating brush or beater bar helps those deeply trapped dirt to be pushed to the surface of the rug. Flip the rug again to vacuum away those pushed to the top dirt. It is highly advised to use suction only for vacuuming rugs made of wool.
 
Do not include fringes and tassels when vacuuming.
 
Running the vacuum over tassels and fringes of rugs increases the chances of sucking them to the vacuum’s beater bar. For the most part, these tassels need no vacuuming at all. Fluffing on the other hand is what they need.
 
Check labels or spot and rug cleaners.
 
Rug cleaners are usually used for rugs made of synthetic materials like wall carpets, and not for wool rugs. This warning is indicated on labels of various sprays and rug shampoos, so be careful by checking the labels before their use. Instructions are also placed on their bottles, and usually indicate that you need to rinse it all after spraying it to the rug. Leaving any residue in the carpet instantly attracts dirt, making the purpose of cleaning your rug futile. Make sure also to test the spray cleaner to a damp white towel in order to be sure that the colors will not be ruined.
 
All spills and stains must be cleaned as soon as possible.
 
Any spillage of sorts must be blotted or scraped immediately. With blotting, use a dry and clean white towel to hard-press downwards all stains, moving from the outside to the inside. Keep on doing this, turning over and over the towel until you deem that you have absorbed every moisture that can be possibly got out. Never, ever, rub the stain in a circular motion for it can permanently damage your rug. For milk spills, rinse with water and mild detergent to prevent residue from souring in its place.