Wash My Area Rug

Check carefully to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage.

Wash my area rug.

Dip a clean sponge in the rinse water and remove any soap in the area just cleaned. Use a bristled brush to gently work the soap into your area rug following the nap of the material. Push out as much excess water as you can using a squeegee and moving in the direction of the rug nap. The method below is suitable for wool and polyester rugs.

Scrub rinse and blot an area before moving to the next. Rinse the rug clean with your hose until the water runs clear and is no longer soapy. Let the rug dry completely before bringing it indoors. Then return your rug to the room.

Rugs can be spot cleaned if they get a stain. This removes grit and grime that can wear out your rug prematurely. As a general rule when finding out how to clean area rugs always test out the carpet shampoo before you apply it to the whole rug. If a rug is reversible vacuum both sides.

If possible rotate the rug frequently so that it dries evenly. Use the towels to absorb any excess moisture. Go back and rinse that spot off. Take care to not vacuum any fringe.

Vacuum large area rugs to remove dirt. But every few months to a year they need to be deep cleaned. Run a vacuum or a clean soft bristled brush over your area rug to loosen up the fibers of the rug as they may have compacted during the washing drying process.