Wash My Area Rug

Push out as much excess water as you can using a squeegee and moving in the direction of the rug nap.

Wash my area rug.

Rinse the rug clean with your hose until the water runs clear and is no longer soapy. You can clean silk rugs using. If a rug is reversible vacuum both sides. Then return your rug to the room.

Let the rug dry completely before bringing it indoors. Use a bristled brush to gently work the soap into your area rug following the nap of the material. Rugs can be spot cleaned if they get a stain. 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.

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. Go back and rinse that spot off. Use the towels to absorb any excess moisture.

Scrub rinse and blot an area before moving to the next. Vacuum large area rugs to remove dirt. This removes grit and grime that can wear out your rug prematurely. If possible rotate the rug frequently so that it dries evenly.

As with carpet regular vacuuming is the most important area rug cleaning step you can take. 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. Dip a clean sponge in the rinse water and remove any soap in the area just cleaned.