Dip a clean sponge in the rinse water and remove any soap in the area just cleaned.
Wash my area rug.
But every few months to a year they need to be deep cleaned.
Apply a little to a small corner or patch mix in some water and let it settle for a few hours.
Vacuum large area rugs to remove dirt.
Go back and rinse that spot off.
The method below is suitable for wool and polyester rugs.
Take care to not vacuum any fringe.
If a rug is reversible vacuum both sides.
Then return your rug to the room.
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.
Use a bristled brush to gently work the soap into your area rug following the nap of the material.
If possible rotate the rug frequently so that it dries evenly.
Rugs can be spot cleaned if they get a stain.
Scrub rinse and blot an area before moving to the next.
You can clean silk rugs using.
Rinse the rug clean with your hose until the water runs clear and is no longer soapy.
As with carpet regular vacuuming is the most important area rug cleaning step you can take.
Push out as much excess water as you can using a squeegee and moving in the direction of the rug nap.
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.