Cleaning our area rug is easier than cleaning a wall-to-wall carpet. Vacuum your area rug regularly because this prevents dirt from building up. Vacuuming your area rug regularly helps to keep your home clean and allergy free. If you see frazzled ends on your area rug while vacuuming, be careful that it does not get caught in the vacuum. Never pull those ends to frazzle them out even more. Work your way around when cleaning your area rug.
Blot any spills with either a white cloth or white hand towel. Apply small amounts of water before you blot out the spill to loosen up the stain or spill. Use solvent cleaners to remove stubborn grime. Make sure that you dry the spot completely.
For area rugs that have multiple colors, you want to use lemon juice and bleach that has no chlorine in it or maybe a solution of salt. Hydrogen peroxide used on stains can be very harmful to gentle area rugs.
From time to time, you should use hot water extraction for your area rug, but be sure to hire a professional area rug cleaner to do this for you. If you want to do everything on your own, be careful that you don’t damage that area rug. You don’t want to damage your area rug by doing too much shampooing, putting too much water or dragging furniture over your area rug when it is wet.
Be sure to rinse any excess detergent when cleaning and don’t use a strong solution. This will only cause more soiling. Move the furniture out of the way before cleaning your area rug. Putting too much water on the area rug might damage the seams, cause discoloration, stinky odors and may shrink your area rug. To dry your area rug quickly during a wet cleaning, you can use a fan for fast drying and to get rid of any odor. Make sure your area rug is completely dry before you let anyone walk on it or before you put the furniture back in place. Before you apply any cleaning solutions, be sure to vacuum the area rug first and administer any spot cleaning that is necessary.
Be sure to put your area rug pad back in place to help protect it from wear and tear. The rug pad assists with keeping furniture in place and prevents anyone from slipping on it. Every few months rotate your area rug to prevent any further deterioration that foot traffic can cause.
You should consider hiring a professional area rug cleaner to consult with you to find out what is the best cleaning treatment. Don’t wait until the area rug collects dirt. A professional rug cleaner will be able to determine what type of cleaning service you need. A visual examination will usually help to make that decision.
When the professional area rug cleaner decides what type of cleaning you need for your area rug, make sure you get a written work order before the job begins. The cost will depend on the square footage of the area rug. Make sure you get a quote before you call for the professional. Find out if there are any hidden or additional mandatory fees involved. A professional and dependable rug cleaning company will give you all the specifics up front.
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