Rug Care: How to Wash and When to Hire a Professional

The lifespan and beauty of your rug depend a lot on how much care it receives. Proper cleaning and sanitation can make it look great for many years while keeping your home smelling fresh and clean — not to mention improving your indoor air quality.

While professional Dublin rug cleaning is recommended, you can also wash your rug yourself if it's made of low-pile washable fibres and only has minor dirt or surface stains (not deep-seated grime). Here’s how to do this properly:

 

 

·       Step 1: Vacuum both sides of the rug using the brush nozzle. This will loosen as much dirt as possible, including pet hair.

·       Step 2: Hand wash in your bathtub or with a basin filled with lukewarm water and detergent.

·       Step 3: Rub the rug with a soft brush or sponge to dislodge the dirt and remove stubborn stains.

·       Step 4: Soak the rug in the water for 5 minutes.

·       Step 5: Rinse thoroughly until the water is clear and the rug doesn’t feel slippery.

·       Step 6: Scrape the rug towards the direction of its fibres to remove excess water.

·       Step 7: Dry the rug outdoors, preferably by hanging it over a drying rack. If you’re drying indoors, use a fan.

·       Step 8: Once the rug is completely dry, vacuum it to make the flattened fibres rise.

 

When to hire professional rug cleaners

 

Does washing your rug sound like too much work? Then it’s best to call us for our Dublin rug cleaning service. At Clean 4 U, we use non-toxic and safe shampoos and efficient procedures to thoroughly cleanse and disinfect rugs. We have special equipment to dry your rug efficiently to reduce the risk of mould and dirt build-up.

 

We will take care of your rug.

 

Our professional cleaners are meticulous about rug cleaning, never taking shortcuts that could cause more harm than good down the road. When you book our service, we start by inspecting the rug before giving you a free quote. If you like our price, we will take the rugs that need cleaning to our cleaning unit. Our team will thoroughly inspect them for issues and use advanced methods like compressed air, material-safe cleaning agents, and spot cleaning for stubborn stains.

 

We air-dry rugs as much as possible to protect the fibres. But if you’re in a hurry, our expert technicians will use dryers and carefully monitor the drying to ensure the material won’t be damaged.

 

Save time and effort by hiring a pro.

 

Let our Dublin rug cleaning service take the guesswork out of the job. Leave a message here at Clean 4 U so we can give you a quote. You may also call us at 1 800 938 831 to book our service.

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