How To Clean Tencel Rugs

To minimize damage when you spot a problem you should act quickly.

How to clean tencel rugs.

You can also hand groom the rug after it is dry. To remove any residual staining dampen a cotton cloth or clean paper towel with clean cold lukewarm water. Remove spills immediately with a clean dry cloth. Work from the outer edges of the spill towards the center to prevent spreading.

This isn t a tip you have to apply daily or weekly because once a month or even once a season is enough. Start against the grain to help loosen the stiffness and then with the grain to lay back in place. Most carpets will stain from spills of everyday liquids like coffee or red wine. It doesn t take a lot of work and it s also a much cheaper solution than having your rug steamed.

Using the spray bottle apply the detergent and water solution to the entire top side of the rug. Use a spotting brush or similar short bristle brush slowly by hand and section by section. Some tencel fabrics blended with cotton or rayon or those with a silk like finish might require hand washing and line drying. Vacuum your rug regularly.

Avoid home cleaning chemicals which may set the stain damage the pile or leave a sticky residue prone to re soiling. Professionally clean as needed. Keep blotting gently and change paper regularly until it comes back dry. Keep blotting gently change paper regularly until it comes back dry.

Never rub a spill as this forces the spill deeper into the rug. Vacuuming the back with the beater bar rotating brush helps push dirt trapped deep down toward the top of the rug. No beater bar no rotary power head. Never steam clean or wet shampoo a natural fiber floor covering.

For best results use a suction only vacuum. Never rub or scrub which can burst the pile surface causing permanent damage. Professional cleaning is always recommended to achieve the best results. Pick up any solids using a spoon or blunt knife blot up liquid gently with plain white absorbent paper such as kitchen towel.

Use a warm setting to wash and cold to rinse and tumble dry on medium heat or permanent press setting. Rugs will end up dust free and squeaky clean thanks to this tip. Outoor rugs to clean your indoor outdoor rugs use a spray bottle and combine 2 dish soap to 98 cold water and mix well do not shake. If you choose to tumble dry your tencel item be aware it might shrink up to 3 percent the first time it s dried.

Blot the spill with a dry cotton cloth or a clean paper towel.