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