How To Clean A White Throw Rug

Step 3 wet the rug thoroughly with a garden hose and dip a sponge or mop in the mixed shampoo solution.

How to clean a white throw rug.

Vacuum up any remaining cleaning powder. If you re dealing with a fresh spill scoop up any solids and blot the excess liquid with a white paper towel. Rinse the item in cold water until all the suds are gone. Using a sponge or brush scrub the shampoo or detergent deep into the rug until you re seeing suds.

Using the brush from the cleaning kit or a stiff bristled brush gently clean the rug s fibers. Allow the solution to sit on. Apply the soapy suds to the rug gently wiping not scrubbing as you go. Sprinkle the dry cleaning powder from your kit onto the rug.

Don t scrub heavily or you ll tear the material. Blot the area instead and rinse the area with cold water. Allow the rug to dry naturally away from space heaters and other heat sources that could damage the rug. Dry the rug out of direct sunlight atop white towels on a flat surface such as a table or workbench.

Rugs will end up dust free and squeaky clean thanks to this tip. It doesn t take a lot of work and it s also a much cheaper solution than having your rug steamed. This isn t a tip you have to apply daily or weekly because once a month or even once a season is enough. Use the mild detergent on the areas that need cleaning and gently rub the soap in with your fingers.

Dab at the area with a solution of white vinegar and club soda to lift water based stains like coffee or juice. Work the cleaner into the rug and let it sit for several minutes. While the rug is still slightly damp brush it with a wire bristled fur or wool brush. Brush it again after it s completely dry.

To clean a white rug vacuum it regularly and steam clean it every 6 months to keep the color looking bright and crisp. Check out how we cleaned our area rug in less than 4 minutes to keep up with all things neesie follow me around instagram.