People often use methods which are wrong to get their rugs cleaned up, like exposing the rugs in the sun. This leads to more damage to the rug rather. So there is some specific rules to be followed while cleaning an area rug and for good maintenance. rugs get dirty and so regular clean up is important.

Here are some tips that will help you in properly cleaning up an area rug:-

If some drinks or any other food material stains the rug, then you should blot or wipe the extra particles of the stain using a tissue or a soft cloth. Apply some water to loosen the stain mark. Before carrying on you should test the clean up in a inconspicuous area. Use some low concentration formula to remove the stain. The spot should be completely dried after clean up.

To clean rugs that have a multi colour design, you should use a mixture of bleaching powder which does not have chlorine and lemon juice to sustain the colours of the rug. Do not use solvents which have hydrogen peroxide to clean stain marks as it can damage the rug fibres. Always consult professional cleaning experts for advice and tips on effective cleaning of your rugs because they know what cleaning is needed. Professionals will have techniques that clean the area rugs without damaging it.

When you are cleaning by yourself make sure too avoid excessive shampooing and avoid dragging furniture’s over wet area rugs and do not add extra water because the drying will get delayed, seams of the area rug will tear, rugs will get discoloured, and it will give a stinky smell. Rinse out any extra detergent clot in the area rug and don’t use any strong solutions because it causes soiling of the rugs and shrinkage. A ceiling fan will help in pacing up the drying process of the rugs and also helps in removing bad odour from the rug.

Vacuuming the area rug helps in preventing any build up of dirt inside the rug fibres. It also stops allergen growth and keeps the home clean. While vacuuming avoid the frazzle ends of the area rugs into the nozzle. The rugs should not be exposed to any direct sunlight because it will dampen the colour of the rug. So cover it up or block the sunlight. These tips will help in maintaining your area rugs.

Be sure to check with the manufacturers instructions before undertaking any cleaning as special rugs like bamboo area rugs and flokati wool rugs will have their own special cleaning requirements.