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Rugs enhance the look of your room’s style and décor, but they are also held guilty for attracting immense amount of dust and dirt. According to microbiologists, rug fibers tend to be a home to millions of microorganisms such as dust mites, mold spores and pollen particles. This makes regular rug cleaning an essential part of maintaining a healthy and clean environment at home. We bring you some of the most popular home hacks to help you keep your rugs feeling and smelling good as new! In order to keep the rugs at your home clean, fresh and in top condition, there are a few things you need to prioritize.
This one’s fairly obvious but the frequency makes a huge difference and can make your rugs go a long way. Rugs need to be vacuumed at least once a week to ensure all the dust, debris and dirt is removed. This prevents the dirt from being trodden deep into the fibers, which makes it hard to remove. Before giving your rug a vacuum cleaning treatment, it is essential to shake it to dislodge any loose dirt or grit that is trapped within the fabric- these can then be picked by the vacuum cleaner. It’s best to go for the suction only section on your vacuum cleaner, rather than using an upright vacuum cleaner or a rotary brush, as this damage your rug and result in fiber shedding. We recommend using the nozzle attachment to vacuum the rug lightly. You can also sprinkle anti-bacterial powders onto the rugs to kill any germs but make sure to test on a small area first just in case it may damage the fiber. Also, it is imperative to vacuum the rug’s underside as well- at least once a month. 
Some rugs have fibers that have a greater resistance towards stains than others. Manmade rugs, for example, are the most repellent and easy to maintain whereas nylon rugs have to be steam cleaned once stained. A mixture containing equal parts of white wine vinegar, washing liquid and warm water is an effective solution to remove stubborn stains like red wine, coffee and mud. However, in case of mud stain the best thing you can do is to let it dry and vacuum before cleaning. 
You can reduce the damage inflicted by your pets by choosing the one that is specifically made for dog and cat owners. One of the best choices you can make is going for short pile rugs that have a dark color to hide any chew marks or scratches. 
Soak up the liquid immediately as soon as it gets spilled onto a rug. This ensures that it does not penetrates the yarns. The best way to do this is to dampen a white, cotton cloth and blot the affected area gently. Keep dabbing until all the liquid gets absorbed. Once the spillage is cleaned up, allow the rug to dry completely before placing it on the floor. This shall usually take 3-4 hours. In addition to these tips, you may also like to get your rugs a professional deep cleaning treatment at least once a year to really enhance their appearance and cleanliness.
11 Comments
6/15/2020 10:45:01 pm
Awesome post good to know the importance of cleaning up quickly so your carpet does not stain. Wish I knew this in college. 12/19/2020 12:13:01 am
Rug cleaning needs to be conducted on proper time by hiring the professional experts in order to avoid unhygienic environment. 6/15/2021 07:24:08 pm
I appreciated it when you shared that it is great to try sprinkling some anti-bacterial powders onto the rugs in order to kill any germs. My wife and I are worried about our children as they like to play on the carpets and eat whatever they manage to grab. Since we both are busy with works, I will suggest to her looking for a reliable carpet cleaning service that can help clean them. 8/5/2021 10:09:09 am
I like your tip of getting a dark-colored short pile rug to hid any chew marks or scratches left by pets. I have two dogs and a cat and they love to scratch at the rugs to my wife's dismay. I think we will look into getting that kind of rug so we can still have a rug without our pets' destructive habits being the focal point. 8/9/2021 09:54:42 am
My carpet has been getting some stains, so I'm trying to figure out how to fix them effectively. It makes sense that using the right carpet cleaning methods would be important. I'll be sure to work with a professional to ensure that I get all of that together properly. 9/24/2021 01:19:09 pm
With routine care and timely cleaning, you can make your rugs and carpets last for several generations. 9/25/2021 01:14:24 pm
One of the easiest ways to completely change a room is by switching out your rug. A rug has the power to completely transform a room like few other home decor items. 12/2/2021 07:03:31 am
I want to make sure that I take good care of my rugs. It makes sense that proper maintenance would be important! I'll be sure to get a professional who has a lot of experience with this kind of thing. Deep cleaning could be really beneficial for me in the long run. 1/25/2022 02:46:52 am
I like what you said instead of using an upright vacuum cleaner or a rotary brush, it's recommended to use the suction-only component of your vacuum cleaner since this can harm your rug and cause fiber shedding. This is a good article, my uncle is looking for info and this should help him. I wanted to thank you for your explanation about carpet cleaning. 1/26/2022 05:29:49 pm
It helped when you mentioned that it is important to include anti-bacterial to prevent diseases that may infect your family. My uncle mentioned to me last night that he needs a carpet cleaning service because of the carpet stains, he asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this helpful article, I'll be sure to tell him that he can consult a trusted carpet cleaning service in town as they can answer all his inquiries. Leave a Reply. |
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