If the rug needs to be refreshed sprinkle a dry rug shampoo onto the surface and let it sit for the recommended time then vacuum it up.
How to keep rugs clean.
Start with a vacuumed rug.
My favorite trick for ridding rugs of dirt dog hair and whatever else ends up embedded in my treasured carpets comes from my dad who is irish and english if that matters.
Finish by rinsing or vacuuming.
Once the rug has dried completely use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the rug to loosen up the carpet fibers of the rug as they have probably become compacted during the cleaning process.
For tough stains you might want to use hydrogen peroxide directly applied to improve the cleaning effect.
Carpeting is expensive so you want to maintain your carpet long term.
Don t whack too hard but give the rug a few firm knocks to see if clouds of dust come out.
If the rug is very soiled then an all over steam clean is needed.
I guess baking soda will work brilliantly.
To thoroughly clean a large rug place it on a vinyl or concrete surface and apply carpet cleaning foam and rub in according to directions.
Shag rug cleaning method 8.
If they do keep whacking.
Take the rug outdoors or lay it out on a large tarp.
To keep the rugs in your home looking fresh clean and in top condition there are certain things you need to keep on top of.
My friend has three dogs and two kids.
Keeping carpet clean is an ongoing project but with time and dedication you can have clean carpeting for years to come.
For example any spillages on the rugs need to be dealt with abruptly.
Test out carpet shampoos.
If you want to get a deeper clean than the tips listed above or if you want to avoid diy techniques just take your shag to the nearest rug cleaning company near you.
Thank you for your tip to regularly deep clean the carpet with a steam cleaner.
How to keep your carpet clean.
Take it to the pros.
Keep in mind that getting a shag carpet cleaned professionally can be pricey because of the difficulty involved.
These tips are definitely going to help me.
However be careful as it may bleach your carpet.
Use the dry bath method for cleaning shag rugs.
Fortunately while you want to vacuum carpet twice weekly you only need to deep clean an area rug when it s dirty.
She is the queen of clean and the reason my home is mostly spic and span.
Although it will never be as tidy as hers ever still i have to give credit where credit is due.
If the rug isn t visibly dingy or noticeably foul smelling try this test.
When using commercial cleaning products for the first time test a small area of the rug to ensure that it is colorfast and not otherwise damaged by the product.