Category: Rug Cleaning

For many people, throw rugs and area rugs are not just a way to add color and beauty to your home; they can also have a lot of sentimental value. Therefore, you need to know how you can clean the rug if anything gets spilled on it. Even if you do not have children or pets, it’s essentially an inevitability that, at some point, the rug will get some sort of spill or dirt on it.

Here are some simple instructions courtesy of your trusted source for rug cleaning services in South Amboy, NJ. You will need the following materials and tools: a vacuum, rubber gloves, a mild dish detergent or special rug shampoo, a bucket, a sponge, a squeegee, a soft-bristled brush, and lots of water.

• Vacuum: Your first step whenever cleaning any rug or carpet should be to vacuum it to remove any loose dirt or debris. With an area rug, you will need to vacuum both sides, as each side could have debris on it.
• See how colorfast your rug is: This is an important step that many people skip, but doing so could lead to damage to your rug. Either follow all of the mixing instructions on your rug cleaner or shampoo, or put a couple cap-fulls of a mild dish detergent into a bucket of warm water. Never use hot water, as this could fade the color of the rug or shrink its fibers. Once you’re ready, test your solution on a small portion of the rug just to make sure it doesn’t do anything to dull or run the colors. If it looks good, you can move on.
• Wash the rug: Using either a soft-bristled brush or a sponge, begin washing the rug. Make sure to work up a lather on the surface and get it deep into the rug. Allow your cleaning solution to sit on the rug for several minutes before you proceed to rinse.
• Rinse: Depending on where you are cleaning the rug, you might have to alter how you are going to rinse it, but the most effective way is to use a garden hose and spray it off. Whatever method you use, make sure you have removed all suds before you proceed to the next step.
• Get out all excess water: Use a squeegee to get out as much excess water as you can. Just make sure you are using the squeegee in the direction of the rug’s nap so you avoid causing any damage to it.
• Dry it out: After you’ve removed as much excess water as possible, lay the rug out flat to dry. Once the top is dry, flip it over and continue the drying process. Having fans blowing on the rug can help to dry it out quicker.
• Loosen the rug’s fibers: Some of the fibers of the rug can become compacted during your washing and drying process. You can gently loosen them back up using either a vacuum or a soft-bristled brush, so it will be soft and plush once again. Then your process is complete, and you can return your rug back to where it sits in your home!

Note: You should only really wash rugs when they need it. A good test is to let a corner of the rug drop onto the floor, and if a dust cloud appears, it’s time for a cleaning.

Contact Lov ‘N Kare Carpet Center today for more information about rug cleaning services in South Amboy, NJ.