How to Hand Wash an Oriental Rug

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Vacuum the back side of the rug with a beater bar type vacuum cleaner.

   This loosens dirt and sand that has penetrated the rug’s pile and is trapped near the foundation.
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   Step 2: Vacuum the surface of the rug thoroughly.

   , Mix the cleaner with warm water to produce a sudsy combination. , Try to wash one square foot at a time. , Then go on to the next area to be washed until you complete your rug washing project. , You may use a fan on the rug to speed the drying time.
   
   This may take at least two days. , You should notice the highlight colors in your rug more vivid and the pile has a lustrous appearance now that the wool is free from grime.
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   Step 3: You will need a liquid cleaner specially made for woolen fabrics

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   Step 4: such as Woolite

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   Step 5: a small bucket

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   Step 6: a scrub brush with nylon bristles and warm water.

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   Step 7: Scoop up a brush full of the suds with a small amount of water and begin to scrub the wool pile in the direction from bound edge to bound edge in approximately one foot strokes.

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   Step 8: After you have washed each square foot of your carpet

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   Step 9: use the suds free scrub brush to comb the pile straight in the direction you would pet a cat.

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    Step 10: Let the rug air dry on a flat

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    Step 11: clean surface.

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    Step 12: After the rug is completely dry

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    Step 13: vacuum the rug thoroughly in the direction from bound edge to bound edge to remove any soap sediment.

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