How To Clean A Dirty Rug

Then if you re dealing with mud or a mild stain vacuum your rug.

How to clean a dirty rug.

For example the right proportion is 3 4 cups of vinegar in a 7 or 9 litre bucket. If you ve got an unsightly spot on a rug or carpet sprinkle it with baking soda to wick out any excess moisture. Surprisingly a vacuum doesn t always pick up pet hair so every few weeks i sprinkle baking soda mix of 1 cup baking soda 10 drops of purify essential oil onto the rug. If using baking soda sprinkle the stain until completely covered.

Once the top part of the rug is dry flip it over to allow the bottom of the rug to dry. Let it sit for a few minutes then vacuum it up. Check the label for instructions. This not only helps to deodorise the rug but makes it a little easier to vacuum up the pet hair.

You can also use a spray rug cleaner for larger rugs. If using dish soap measure the stain s size and use 1 tablespoon per 6 to 8 inches of stain. Lay the rug outside to dry in the sun. Sodium bicarbonate is also essential for rug cleaning.

Rugs can benefit from a regular basic clean to keep them fresh and in good condition. Get a bucket of warm water and your preferred cleaning tool ready. If it s small you may be able to put it in the washer. Next blot the stain with 1 cup warm water mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar working from the outside edges inward.

Using a squeegee or clean dry towel remove any excess water from the rug only working in the direction of the rug s nap. Take a soft scrub brush dip it in your soap and water mixture and start scrubbing away at those stains. In the meantime get rid of the solution and fill the bowl with fresh clean water. Rent a machine or call a professional.

Rinse the rug and make sure all of the soap is removed. Use a squeegee on the rug the rubber will pull up the pet hair and make it. Step 1 to start with you vacuum your rug as you would normally. Vacuum the top of the rug.

I scrubbed my entire rug because it was pretty dirty but if you have just a few dirty spots you can just spot treat. Basic clean every 1 2 weeks. You can follow the same steps of rug cleaning replacing the shampoo with vinegar. Rinse the rug thoroughly.

Vacuum the entire area you wish to clean to get rid of dirt and dust. You can use a 2 1 dish soap water solution to remove and disinfect food or drink spills. Hot water can get most grime out of your carpet alone just make sure you re filling your machine with really hot water. All you need is your trusty vacuum cleaner.

However by only vacuuming the top you merely remove the dust and dirt that s on the surface and not the dirt that s more deeply embedded. It s better to mix it with warm water.