When we have any questions about rugs, we turn to the experts. Lucky for us, Our Becki Owens x Surya rug collaboration gives us an inside scoop. We reached out to Surya and asked how we should all be caring for our rugs to keep them looking better longer. From outdoor, synthetic, wool, or jute, read on to find out the care and cleaning the pros recommend.
Indoor/Outdoor Rugs
With a dry cotton towel or white paper towel, blot out the stain as much as possible. Scrape off debris. Mix a very small amount of dish soap with a cup of cold water. With a clean sponge and soap mix, remove the remainder of the stain. Allow the area to dry. For all-over cleaning, spray with a mixture of soap and water and rinse with a garden hose.
Natural Fiber/Jute/Hemp/Coir/Sisal Rugs
Regularly vacuum the rug on a low-power setting. Vacuum the rug from different angles. If you see any loose threads on the face, they should be trimmed with scissors. Do not pull the threads on the face to avoid unraveling or damage to the rug. Spills should be blotted with a clean, dry cloth to absorb as much of the spill as possible. Work from the outer edges of the spill towards the center. Gently blot the area.
For Shag Rugs
Do not pull the yarn out, as this may result in damage to the rug. Canister vacuums without a beater bar are most effective in cleaning shag rugs.
Synthetic Fibers-Olefin/Polypropylene/Nylon Rugs
With a dry cotton towel or white paper towel, blot out the stain as much as possible. Scrape off any debris. Mix a very small amount of dish soap with a cup of cold water. With a clean sponge and soap mix, remove the remainder of the stain. Blot the area with a dry towel.
Wool Rugs
With a dry cotton towel or white paper towel, blot out stain as much as possible. Scrape off any debris. Mix a very small amount of dish soap with a cup of cold water. With a clean sponge and soap mix, gently remove the remainder of the stain. Avoid using excessive water. Blot area with a dry towel. Vacuum regularly. Avoid vacuums with invasive beater bars. We recommend using a professional rug cleaner on an annual basis.
Correctly taking care of your rug can keep it looking beautiful much longer. It’s worth it and easy to pay attention to the type of fibers in your rug and then care for it according to the experts. Thank you to Surya for the expert advice!
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Becki
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