How can I get a rug really clean?
I have this rug that is about 3’x5’ maybe, fairly small. I’ve had it for years though and most of it is black (has a big Steeler symbol in the middle, so a lot of white and gray too). Over the years my cat has vomited on it (he literally seems to vomit almost solely on this rug) so many times I can’t even count, and there are numerous stains on it that look really gross. I love this rug and just simply need a way to really deep clean it, so I was wondering can I take it to a dry cleaner? I don’t have a steam cleaner or really even a normal vacuum (I Borrow my neighbors occassionally but it sucks)...Or should I leave it outside and let the rains get to it? BUt then it will be wet? It’s a pretty thick rug, maybe an inch, so I feel like it might stay wet for a while. I am fed up with this gross rug and simply looking for a solution and at this point the vomit stains seem to be embedded, so, can anyone help?
Observing members:
0
Composing members:
0
Answers
Yes, it can be cleaned. On an Internet search, use area rug cleaning (city name). Then contact the ones that come up. They can give you a quote based upon size and material. I found one that can either pick-up or I can drop it off. It’s not cheap, but if the rug means that much to you, it is worth the cost.
You can also vacuum it very well and rent a steam cleaner. They usually have them at grocery stores, or maybe a friend will lend you theirs.
What my mother does is; treats the stains with hydrogen peroxide or stain remover the night before then she scrubs them with a brush and soapy water finally hoses them down and hangs them out to dry. Good as new.
I would not recommend the preceding on expensive,delicate rugs,though.
(*Oh man, your neighbor’s vacuum sucks… that blows !!! )
@Sarah90 HAHA. That sounds like a good method, maybe I’ll give that a go, thanks!
I would get a can of spray foam rug cleaner and take it outside and use the cleaner as directed. Use a scrub brush and really go after it. Use a hose to rinse it very well and then hang it outside to dry.
Response moderated (Spam)
Response moderated (Unhelpful)
Answer this question