Oriental rugs give your home a great look. To preserve their quality, value and beauty you need to clean them and get rid of any dirt that they might be having. Since the rugs are usually expensive, you need to clean them properly. Here is a guide on how to properly clean the rugs:
Vacuum
You need to take your rugs outside and shake them vigorously in order to get rid of loose dirt, grit sand and hair. After this you should vacuum the rugs using a plain vacuum nozzle. For ideal results, you should use smooth, broad strokes to work your way from the top to the bottom. To remove all the dirt you should flip the rug over and vacuum the back in the same manner you vacuumed the front.
Silk Oriental rug
Before you progress with your cleaning, you should check the tag on your rug. If the rug is made from 100% silk you shouldn’t attempt cleaning it. A silk oriental rug should only be cleaned by a professional.
If the rug is made from cotton, wool or is fibre-blended, you should go ahead and clean it.
To clean you should mix a mild liquid dish washing soap and water and apply the mixture on the heavily soiled areas or stains. You should apply the mixture using a soft cloth. To get rid of the stain you should hold the cloth against the stain for about 30 seconds and then remove it. If there is any extra moisture left you should use a paper towel to remove it. You should repeat this process until you get rid of all the soil.
Shampoo the rugs
You should lay the rugs on a clear space and mix baby shampoo with water. You should then apply the mixture on the rug using a soft-bristled scrub brush. When applying the shampoo you need to be cautious that you move the brush in only one direction.
Once you are done you should allow the rug to dry. You should keep on checking it and once the front feels dry to the touch you should flip it over so that the back can dry too.
Conclusion
This is how you should clean an oriental rug. For your rug to last for a long time you should ensure that you buy it from a reputable Oriental rug store.
