How to clean a wool rug?
How do I clean my 5x7 wool rug?
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Vacuuming will help remove most of the dirt that get trapped in the little carpet pockets. Pour a capful of Woolite or the recommended amount of a professional rug cleaner into a bucket of cold water. Fill another bucket with plain cold water. Before starting work, test a small patch of the rug for colorfastness by applying a little of the cleaning solution to it. If the colors don’t bleed, continue. Gntly sponge your cleaning solution onto a 2’x2′ section of the rug, working in the direction of the nap. You want to lightly dampen the rug—do not soak it or allow it to get too wet. Place a second, clean sponge into the bucket of plain water, and dab the section to rinse, again taking care not to soak the rug. Follow up by blotting the area with dry, absorbent bath towels—you will probably need a lot of them. When you’re finished with the first area, continue working across the rug in small sections until you’ve cleaned the entire rug. Good luck!
I put mine on garage floor and run carpet cleaner over it using professional cleaner. I use a carpet brush on a pole in one direction back and forth to fluff the pile. Let dry in sun if it won't fade, otherwise just leave on garage floor until dry.
Both good ideas but when you dry it get something under it for air flow faster drying.
Rent a steam cleaner they do a fine job, and you don't have to worry about excess water or soap residue. Soap residue attracts dirt.
I use a carpet cleaner on all my wool rugs. I fill it with vinegar and hot water. They come out great and don't have any of that commercial soap cleaner residue that seems to collect dirt faster.
You could use something made for wool, like Woolite rug cleaner.
I agree. Stanley Steamer or a other long standing company should steam clean, rather than shampoo the wool rug.
If it is a room sized rug, I've had good success using a regular carpet shampooer on mine. I'm just super careful to use a very minimal amount of cleaner. And I rinse it twice. I also go over it again to suck out as much water as possible. Then leave fans to blow on it so it will dry rapidly. (don't do it on top of a wood floor with out protection under rug to prevent water damaging floor) I wouldn't recommend using any sort of a beater bar brush if the rug is a loop berber type rug as wool can fuzz easily.
Try sprinkling baking soda and letting it sit overnight. Then vacuum in the morning.
Hello RJ,
Steam Clean it! or ask manufacturer's advice.
When I had wool, I either had it cleaned professionally or steamed it to make sure it didn't stay wet too long. Good luck and stay safe!
The best thing is to take it yo a rug dealer that cleans oriental rugs. If you don't use the correct formula of water and lanolin in the cleaning it becomes crunchy. Or depending on the dye, water could make it run. Best left to the pros.
Nature’s miracle in the red jug will get pet stains and their odors out. I use brake fluid cleaner in the spray can on oily stains. Use a clean rag to wipe up towards the center of all stains. Use plenty of ventilation. I also lay a clean cloth over the spot do it can dry without foot traffic.
Try Simple Green. It's a degreaser/cleaner that is non toxic and works on a lot of different soils.
cold water and little or no detergent In a carpet cleaner. I would not recommend a rented machine, buy an inexpesive one If your doing it yourself, otherwise, hire a licensed professional.
depends on the size. Large I would send to cleaners. Small I would wash on my hammock and let dry naturally.
I use my steam cleaner just like I would on any other rug. It works great and no harm done!
Spot clean stains white vinegar and water or club soda. Once you have done that place clean paper towel on top with a heavy object to bring the rest of the soil to the top. Repeat the process if necessary.
My mother swore by club soda to clean stains from her very expensive wool rug.
if it is a valuable rug, take it to a professional....if not, a toothbrush moist with a tiny little bit of dishwashing soap...wipe it with a clean white rag...
Try using "Oxy Clean" .Make a mixture of water and Oxy clean in a bottle, instructions are on the package, it removes just about any stain.
Hello I have washed small wool rugs in my bathtub with woolite. You may need to test for colorfast dyes, my ikea one was fine.
vacuum & use woolite as the shampoo to wash it with, and cold water.
Yes. Add a cup of Woolite for stubborn stains to a quart of warm water. Clean a square yard or two at a time. Apply to your vacuumed carpet with a damp sponge, and let it soak in about thirty minutes.Go back with a soft-bristled hair brush bought just for this type of job and gently but thoroughly scrub the carpet. If you have a wet-vac, vacuum the damp camp carpet, then vacuum again after 8-10 hours. Make sure you have a fresh bag or filter in the vacuum, and clean/change it when it gets 3/4 full. If you want to fluff indentations in the rug, use a hair pick (comb with large tines) as well as the scrubbing brush. Best wishes, and enjoy your clean carpet. ☺️