How to Clean Area Rugs Yourself

Eventually, your homes area rug will need a routine area rug cleaning because routine vacuuming just isn’t enough any longer. Stains may be piling up or there is dust, pet dander and hair, and dirt building up deep in the rug fibers. If you can’t hire a professional rug cleaner here is some tips and tricks on how to clean your area rugs in Los Angeles, CA.

A large specially made area rug will may be more than you can handle so think of call a professional area rug cleaner so you don’t damage the rug. Mark It Clean in Los Angeles, CA are the area rug cleaning experts. You can call them at any time for a free estimate at your convenience at 562-726-2929.

Steps to Cleaning an Area Rug Yourself in Los Angeles, CA:

1. The best place to clean your area rug is outside. Summer is the best time to do it. Set up a place to clean your area rug. Don’t pick your grass area because cleaners will soak into the grass. Pick a place where there is cement. You want a heavy duty structure to be able to drape the rug over after the cleaning as well. Pick this spot beforehand so you can get it up and start drying immediately after the cleaning. Once you have the area picked to clean your area rugs then we can begin the process.

2. You want to vacuum both sides thoroughly. You want to vacuum the area rugs surface fibers then flip over the rug and the vacuum the back side of the area rug as well. Vacuuming both sides of the rug will remove dirt and lingering dust. In the area where you have picked to clean your area rug you want lay it down. You can use a broom and sweep off more dirt and dust. The more you remove dirt and dust the more effective the area rug cleaning that you do will be.

3. Test out what you picked to clean with. You want to apply the cleaning agent that you have picked on a small corner and mix a little water on it and let it set for a few hours. Then you want to rinse of that spot and check to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage. You can google rug cleaning agents that are designed for your rug and what it is made with. It is actually better to purchase the right cleaning agent for your area rug rather than making the rug cleaning agent yourself.

4. Now that you have a safe area rug cleaning agent you then want to get the garden hose and give the area rug a rinse. You want to agitate the dirt so it’s coming to the surface of the rugs fibers. You then want to apply the area rugs cleaning agent and scrub it around causing foam. This further brings out the dirt from the rugs fibers. You may want to read any directions on the cleaning agent to see if there is anything specific you need to do to make the cleaning successful.

5. Now it’s time to rinse your area rug thoroughly. Hose down the rug to get out all of the cleaning solution you have put on the area rug to clean it. You do not want to be left with any residue.

6. Now you want to hang the rug up to dry out. You want to wring it out as well to get out excess water. If you have squeegees that will help get out excess water as well. Wait for it to dry – do not hang the area rug in direct sunlight. If you have a big laundry room that may be a good place to protect the rug when drying.

7. After the rug is completely dry you want to vacuum the area rug. This will bring life back to any rug fibers that look flat. The vacuuming will restore the area rug back to its normal appearance. These are the best steps to follow for a successful area rug cleaning in Los Angeles, CA. If you feel unsure about cleaning your homes area rug yourself feel free to call Mark It Clean in Los Angeles, CA.

Mark It Clean has certified and licensed technicians. Call Mark It Clean for a free estimate at 562-726-
2929 and we can schedule an appointment as soon as possible.