| Cleaning our area rug is easier than cleaning a | | | | cause discoloration, stinky odors and may shrink your |
| wall-to-wall carpet. Vacuum your area rug regularly | | | | area rug. To dry your area rug quickly during a wet |
| because this prevents dirt from building up. | | | | cleaning, you can use a fan for fast drying and to get |
| Vacuuming your area rug regularly helps to keep your | | | | rid of any odor. Make sure your area rug is |
| home clean and allergy free. If you see frazzled ends | | | | completely dry before you let anyone walk on it or |
| on your area rug while vacuuming, be careful that it | | | | before you put the furniture back in place. Before |
| does not get caught in the vacuum. Never pull those | | | | you apply any cleaning solutions, be sure to vacuum |
| ends to frazzle them out even more. Work your | | | | the area rug first and administer any spot cleaning |
| way around when cleaning your area rug. | | | | that is necessary. |
| Blot any spills with either a white cloth or white hand | | | | Be sure to put your area rug pad back in place to |
| towel. Apply small amounts of water before you blot | | | | help protect it from wear and tear. The rug pad |
| out the spill to loosen up the stain or spill. Use solvent | | | | assists with keeping furniture in place and prevents |
| cleaners to remove stubborn grime. Make sure that | | | | anyone from slipping on it. Every few months rotate |
| you dry the spot completely. | | | | your area rug to prevent any further deterioration |
| For area rugs that have multiple colors, you want to | | | | that foot traffic can cause. |
| use lemon juice and bleach that has no chlorine in it | | | | You should consider hiring a professional area rug |
| or maybe a solution of salt. Hydrogen peroxide used | | | | cleaner to consult with you to find out what is the |
| on stains can be very harmful to gentle area rugs. | | | | best cleaning treatment. Don't wait until the area rug |
| From time to time, you should use hot water | | | | collects dirt. A professional rug cleaner will be able to |
| extraction for your area rug, but be sure to hire a | | | | determine what type of cleaning service you need. A |
| professional area rug cleaner to do this for you. If | | | | visual examination will usually help to make that |
| you want to do everything on your own, be careful | | | | decision. |
| that you don't damage that area rug. You don't want | | | | When the professional area rug cleaner decides what |
| to damage your area rug by doing too much | | | | type of cleaning you need for your area rug, make |
| shampooing, putting too much water or dragging | | | | sure you get a written work order before the job |
| furniture over your area rug when it is wet. | | | | begins. The cost will depend on the square footage |
| Be sure to rinse any excess detergent when cleaning | | | | of the area rug. Make sure you get a quote before |
| and don't use a strong solution. This will only cause | | | | you call for the professional. Find out if there are any |
| more soiling. Move the furniture out of the way | | | | hidden or additional mandatory fees involved. A |
| before cleaning your area rug. Putting too much | | | | professional and dependable rug cleaning company will |
| water on the area rug might damage the seams, | | | | give you all the specifics up front. |