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General Guide for Rug Cleaning

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  Vacuum To remove dirt from large area rugs, vacuum them regularly, in the same way you'd vacuum carpets. Vacuum both sides of the rug, if it's reversible, to ensure the complete removal of grit or dirt which could wear out the rug prematurely. But you should avoid vacuuming the fringe of your rug. Shake small rugs For small area rugs, vacuuming may not be very necessary. Just take them outside and shake them vigorously so as to remove dirt as well as grit. There are regulations in some areas about shaking of rugs outdoors, so be sure to check the local codes first. Remove pet hair with a brush Sometimes vacuuming alone may not remove some dirt such as pet hair. To remove this hair, brush the rug repeatedly toward the nap of the rug. Turn rugs periodically Generally, heavy traffic and sun may put extra stress on rugs, causing them to wear out fast. Turn them at least once or twice in a year for even wear. Use detergent to remove stains If your rug becomes stained, you should m...