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cleaning a braided wool rug?
cleaning a braided wool rug?
i have a huge braided wool rug and was wondering if i could use a bissel home carpet shampooer on it. if not, how can i give it an all over cleaning? i cant afford to take it anywhere professional
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(:?TayLee?:): - How to clean wool rugs?
To spot clean: First blot the stain out as much as you can with a dry cotton towel or white paper towel. Next scrape off with a dull knife any food on the rug. Then mix a drop of Joy, Polmolive, or whatever you do dishes with at the sink in a cup of cool water. Spots and stains are easily removed with a wet sponge and the soap solution and then blotting the area with a dry towel. When it is time for all over cleaning we recommend a professional rug cleaner for wool rugs. :)
2007-07-31 18:49:16
(:?TayLee?:): - How to clean wool rugs?
To spot clean: First blot the stain out as much as you can with a dry cotton towel or white paper towel. Next scrape off with a dull knife any food on the rug. Then mix a drop of Joy, Polmolive, or whatever you do dishes with at the sink in a cup of cool water. Spots and stains are easily removed with a wet sponge and the soap solution and then blotting the area with a dry towel. When it is time for all over cleaning we recommend a professional rug cleaner for wool rugs. :)
2007-07-31 18:49:16
cranger907: If you have a handmade or antique rug, save your pennies and take it to a cleaner that specializes in oriental rugs. If you're in a large metropolitan area, price several places.
Whatever else you do, don't use a carpet shampooer on it. If it is really dirty, and you have access to a unit that doesn't use any kind of bristle brush - just water and suction (set to low) then try that using distilled water alone (essentially you'll be rinsing the rug, but that will lift a fair amount of dirt). Since the rug is wool, use cool water, since you don't want it to shrink.
2007-07-31 19:02:56
Whatever else you do, don't use a carpet shampooer on it. If it is really dirty, and you have access to a unit that doesn't use any kind of bristle brush - just water and suction (set to low) then try that using distilled water alone (essentially you'll be rinsing the rug, but that will lift a fair amount of dirt). Since the rug is wool, use cool water, since you don't want it to shrink.
2007-07-31 19:02:56
dorton girl: I would not use anything less than WOOL LITE does a beautiful job..........follow the instructions on the can.
2007-07-31 19:06:12
2007-07-31 19:06:12