Silk rugs should be dry cleaned by an experienced professional You should notice the highlight colors in your rug are more vivid and the pile has a lustrous appearance now that the wool is free from grime. There is no need to worry about fading if you are only putting it outside for a day or two.ħ. After the area rug is completely dry, vacuum the rug thoroughly to remove any soap sediment. You will have to rotate your rug periodically so it dries faster. Another option is letting your rug dry in the sun if it is a nice day.

You can use a fan on the rug to speed the drying time. Try to wash one square foot at a time.ĥ. After you have washed each square foot of your rug, use a brush to comb the pile straight in the direction you would pet a cat.Ħ. Let the rug air dry on a flat, clean surface. Mix the cleaner with warm water to produce a sudsy combination.Ĥ. 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. Vacuum the surface of the rug thoroughly.ģ. You will need a liquid cleaner specially made for woolen fabrics, such as Woolite, a small bucket, a scrub brush with nylon bristles and warm water. If it has been a while since your last rug cleaning you may need to repeat this step twice.Ģ. You will need to sweep the dirt that has fallen out of the pile underneath the rug once you are done vacuuming. Washing Oriental rugs removes dust and grime from foot traffic which can cause friction to the pile and premature wear to the rug.ġ. Flip the rug over and 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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