Sam our topic today is do carpet cleaning machines work on oriental rugs.
Is it ok to steam clean area rugs.
I m john maher and i m here with the owner of the rug gallery sam presnell.
As long as a steam cleaner is not used as the cleaner of choice for wool area rugs it is fairly safe to use with the safety of the rug in mind.
The rug gallery is an oriental rug company and carpet store in cincinnati ohio.
If you have large area rugs in your home that do not fit in the washing machine or that you should not machine wash use the steam cleaning process to clean the rugs.
Steam cleaning cleans spots on upholstery and carpet that you cannot remove through dry cleaning with a vacuum alone.
Roll up the area rug and move it to one side.
How to clean a wool rug with stains.
In between deep cleanings spills or muddy footprints will need prompt.
When it s clean it s time to roll it up carefully and take the rug outside to your cleaning station.
These cleaners are more cost effective for wall to wall wool carpet or large area rugs.
Steam cleaning cleans spots on upholstery and carpet that you cannot remove through dry cleaning with a vacuum alone.
Allow the area rug to dry in the same position.
Clean the rug while making the most of the steam vaccum.
Remove the plastic sheet from the area.
A damp carpet is an ideal breeding ground for mold.
Once step 7 above is ensured then you need to roll over the rug and keep it on one side.
If you have large area rugs in your home that do not fit in the washing machine or that you should not machine wash use the steam cleaner to clean the area rugs.
Prop it up at the station with the right side facing you.
Prepare the space for a thorough area rug cleaning.
Vacuum the area rug.
If the rug needs a thorough cleaning and cannot be moved to an area with a vinyl ceramic tile or stone floor the hardwood must be protected.
The moisture from a steam cleaner damages wood flooring surfaces.
Can you clean an oriental rug with a carpet cleaning machine.
If your rug is still dusty at this stage you can take a page out of the old frontier book and beat it with a broom handle or similar tool to knock even more dust out.
Make sure that there is no moisture left in the rug.
Put the clean and dry area rug back in its place.