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How to clean a rag woven rug.
Begin to prepare your woven rug by vacuuming it thoroughly.
Use a broom tennis racket or rug beater to hit the rug all over to loosen deeply embedded dirt.
This method helps prevent bleeding of dyes a problem if you use water.
Mix the cleaner and water with a whisk or beater to produce suds.
This is due to the fact oriental rugs have delicate fibres so therefore they have that beautiful and elegant look but they need to be cared for in a way that compliments that.
For oriental rugs we recommend you hire a professional instead.
To wet the stain blot with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Add to a spray bottle and make sure to soak the rug.
This is the time to remove the rug pad and give it a good shake outside and clean the flooring under the rug.
Let it sit for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Then wipe off the solvent and soil with a clean towel.
Dip a sponge in the water squeeze out excess moisture and blot the cleaner onto the rug working in sections until you ve covered the entire surface.
To dry blot with a clean cloth and towel as well.
5 clean the rug with dry cleaning solution if you prefer not to machine wash it.
There are rugs you can clean yourself but to some rug types this will be detrimental.
Add two capfuls of mild cleaner to a bucket of cool water.
Blot rather than rub so you don t spread the stain.
Then use a soft bristle brush to work the mixture into the fibers of the rug.
For small spills than need to be cleaned as soon as possible use warm water and a few drops of rug shampoo or a mild liquid soap mixed with white vinegar to clean the affected area.
Not only does this shake loose any small bits of debris that have got trapped in the rug but it also fluffs the rug up again which gives it a new lease of life.
Take the rug outside and hang it over a sturdy clothesline porch railing or a couple of solid chairs.
The traditional way to clean a rag rug is to give it a good shake outside or better yet a beating on the line.
Use cold water and mild soap and hang the rag rug to dry.