We would always recommend that you use an upholstery extension that comes with the main machine otherwise the long fibres of your shaggy rug can get caught or pulled damaging them and the rug s overall appearance.
Deep clean rug in bath.
Area rugs are brought to our cleaning facility where they first receive a thorough dusting.
Using liquids on a jute rug can cause discoloration and should be only limited to spot cleaning.
Our process includes several stages to ensure the best results.
For solids use a dull edge like a spoon or spatula to get as much of the solid off the rug.
Flip the rug over and shake it to remove as much dirt and debris as possible.
The zerorez process looks something like this.
Rug cleaning we specialize in traditional cleaning repair and maintenance of all types of oriental persian and contemporary carpets and rugs.
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.
To remove stains from your rug mix 1 teaspoon liquid dish soap 1 quart of warm water and 1 teaspoon of vinegar.
The age old trick to clean a shag rug is to shake it.
If your rug is too large to shake by hand try hanging it on a clothesline and beating any dirt out with a broom.
Let the solution remain on the spot for at least five minutes.
Rug materials that can be washed in a washing machine are memory foam plastic cotton polyester chenille and nylon.
For cotton plastic rugs nylon and polyester it is recommended to use hot water.
Use a soft cloth to apply cleaner to the stain and blot gently.
At deep clean we don t just provide a clean looking result we make sure the rug has been thoroughly cleaned from the inside too.
Fold the rug like an accordion.
Check carefully to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage.
Carefully vacuum the rug in the direction that the fibers are woven.
For very dirty rugs vacuum them with the upholstery brush attachment on the hose going over the dirtiest areas several times.
Steps to wash the rug.
Try these steps to spot clean a shag area rug.
Bring your rug outside and shake it vigorously to release any dirt dust or crumbs.
Don t rub because you can cause the carpet fibers to mat.
A machine beats the soil out of the rug shaking dry particles loose through vibrations.
For spills immediately blot the spill with a white microfiber cloth or paper towels.
However you should always wash memory foam rugs with cold water since hot water can damage the synthetic material.
Go back and rinse that spot off.
Sprinkle the dry shampoo on the rug and allow it to sit for a couple of hours.
In order to deep clean an area rug professional cleaners should take the area rugs to a properly equipped facility.
Vacuuming is a quick and simple way to clean your rug.