Discover how to clean carpets instantly and remove the most difficult stains. We share all the tips on how to clean synthetic, cotton or vegetable fiber rugs, long or short hair, as well as tips to get rid of bad odors.

Care, Cleaning maintenance, and attention are required for carpets as well as any other surface. However, no matter how careful we are, with everyday use stains from liquids, food, crayons, dirt or dust become difficult to avoid. We describe how to clean a carpet and remove persistent stains and odors quickly, easily and safely in this article.

Will need::

• Vacuum cleaner
• soft bristle brush
• spray bottle
• Liquid soap
• Warm water

How to clean synthetic rugs

Synthetic rugs are characterized by their flexibility, malleability and resistance. In addition, they are waterproof and very easy to clean with liquid soap. I found out how the carpet is cleaned:

• Vacuum front and back
  at medium power.
• If the rug is small, you can submerge it in a bathtub with warm water
  and some liquid soap.
• Let it soak for 30 minutes and remove it.
  If the carpet is stained, rub it with a soft brush.
• Wring the towel out gently and hang it outside to dry.
  This will help it dry faster. Avoid direct sun exposure.
• When the carpet is dry, give it one last go over with the vacuum cleaner
  to remove any traces of soap.
• If the carpet is large: dilute the soap in water and spray the mixture with the bottle.
  Let it rest and go to the drying.

How to clean wool rugs

Wool rugs are extremely delicate, so we must avoid all kinds of liquids and clean them dry:

• Start by shaking the rug to remove any residue. I covered the surface with baking soda and let it act for at least 1 hour.
• After the rest time, remove the baking soda with a vacuum cleaner at medium power. In case you don’t have power changes, use the larger size nozzle so as not to ruin the fabrics.
• If you are concerned about vacuuming, you can remove the baking soda with a soft brush. Then hang the rug vertically for half an hour.

How to clean cotton rugs

Cotton rugs can be cleaned using white vinegar. How?

• I shook out the carpet and vacuumed at medium power, always in a direction from the center of the carpet outwards.
• I diluted ⅙ of white vinegar in ⅚ of water. Mix both ingredients and pour the solution into the bottle.
• Spray the carpet, avoiding excess liquid.
• Rub the fabrics gently using a brush and let dry.

How to clean plant fiber rugs

To know how to wash vegetable fiber rugs correctly:

• Dilute some liquid soap in a bucket of hot water.
• Moisten the brush and rub the carpet gently.
• Rinse with a damp cloth to remove soap and dry with a paper towel.

How to wash a shaggy rug

While deep-pile rugs are perfect for winter, they’re a quintessential dirt magnet; especially because of the dust. How to wash a very dirty carpet with long hair? I followed these steps:

• Shake or pound the rug to remove accumulated dust and dirt particles.
• Vacuum front and back at medium power, or using the largest nozzle.
• Dilute ⅙ of white vinegar in ⅚ of water and put the solution in a bottle.
• Spray the carpet and let it dry for 3 hours.

How to clean short-pile rugs

To keep a short-pile rug clean, you can make a small solution of ammonia and water. Ammonia is a widely used product for household and commercial cleaning. Of course: never mix it with other cleaning products, and wear gloves, mask and glasses to protect yourself.

• For maximum protection of the fabrics, vacuum the rug’s front and back at medium power.
• Dilute one part of ammonia for two of warm water and pour the mixture into the bottle.
• I spread the solution across the rug. Use the brush to gently scrub the surface. Let dry and ventilate the area.

How to wash a bath mat

If you don’t want to wash your rubber mat by hand, you can let your washing machine do the heavy lifting. Learn how to wash a bathroom mat:

• Put the rug in a washing machine with some soft clothes to help scrub the stains by touch. We recommend using Skip Diluting Liquid Soap or Ala Diluting Liquid Soap .
• Program a delicate wash cycle with hot water.
• Then hang the rug up and let it dry on its own.

Another option is to use the bathtub:

• Peel back the rubber mat from the tub floor. Support it in the bathtub, without adhering it to the surface.
• Fill the bathtub with warm water.
• Protect yourself with rubber gloves and pour two cups of bleach into the water.
• Use a bristle brush to scrub the carpet.
• Once you’ve finished cleaning the rug on both sides, let the water drain out, then give the tub and rug a good rinse.

If the rug is cloth, it can usually be washed in the washing machine with other clothes. Still, read the rug’s label in case it requires special washing instructions.

• Wash it with hot water to eliminate fungi and bacteria, and let it dry.
• To get out tough stains, use a stain remover. Apply it to the affected surface, let the product work for five minutes, wash the carpet and that’s it! You should test the product first on an inconspicuous surface in order to prevent adverse reactions.

How to clean rugs stuck to the floor

Cleaning rugs stuck to the floor is easy. I followed these steps:

• Vacuum the entire carpet.
• Mix one tablespoon of ammonia per three liters of water.
• Spray the solution and let it dry.

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