Four tips to deep clean your rugs and give them a new lease of life for autumn
CLEANING your rugs will brighten up your floors for autumn – and the difference might surprise you.
A rug can hold up to four times its weight in dirt, dust and dead skin cells.
Give yours a new lease of life with these tips.
PULL THE PLUG: One TikTok trick doing the rounds involves soaking rugs in a bath with detergent or fabric softener.
But this could damage the fibres, change its colour or leave it with a sticky residue, says Liza Garrison from Ruggable.
Instead, spot clean your rug or find out if it is machine washable.
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BUST THAT DUST: How often should you clean your rug?
Probably more than you think. It’s said that the fibres of a rug trap bacteria, making it 4,000 times dirtier than a toilet.
Liza says: “Vacuum your rug once or twice a week to remove dirt, debris and allergens, using the proper vacuum setting to protect the fibres and texture.
“If you have pets, children or a high-traffic area, you may need to vacuum more often.”
SPOT THE MARKS: Start by shaking out your rug, then vacuum using the carpet or rug setting.
Liza says: “For liquid spills, blot with a paper towel or colour-safe cloth, but do not rub. Next, mix five to 10mls of dish soap with 250-500ml of cool water in a bowl.
“Dampen a cloth with the mixture and dab the stain from the outer edge inward.”
Repeat with clean, cool water to rinse, absorbing liquid with a dry cloth.
Do this until the stain is gone and no soap residue remains, then press with a dry towel.
MACHINE CLEAN: Deep clean rugs at least once a year.
Check the label to see if they can be washed in a machine and follow the care instructions.
Some might be too big to go in a domestic washer, so you may have to use the big machines at the dry cleaners.
It’s best to avoid washing too frequently as some detergents can affect the rug’s vibrancy.
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