Avoiding Damage to Your Rug From Cleaning Solutions

There is nothing is worse when I see someone who has damaged their rug from using an inappropriate cleaning solution. They were just trying to clean their rug and are left with a great big mark or faded area. Usually I can tell just by looking that they have used a chemical that was way too strong or just plain wrong for the job.

I clean rugs for a living, and when I do so, I still take every possible precaution that I don't let the dye bleed or leave the rug with a bad patch from overexposure to any cleaning solutions. Sometimes after using a cleaning chemical the rug looks great but after a few months starts to fall apart.

I still get the odd rug that just can't really be wet safely without ruining the carpet and have to clean it and without getting it too wet. It's not easy and like I said I do this for a living.

So you'll want to make sure you know how to avoid this problem.

Cleaning solutions need to be used properly in order to avoid any harm or damage to your carpet or rug.

So how can you make sure you are using the solutions and chemicals right?

The first step is to know that a solution cannot clean all kinds of carpets or rugs. Rugs and carpets are made of different fibres, and require their own specific solution.

So what worked for your friend or family member won't necessarily work for you because you may not have the exact same rug or carpet. And it could cause damage.

Retailers will try to tell you that their one product can clean everything. This is not true. Be careful with what you buy, because it could be damaging to you rug or carpet.

Try water first. It sounds strange but sometimes water is the best solution to remove or separate stains from carpets or rugs.

It doesn't always work but by pouring water on the affected area and using a towel blot the stain or spill. Don't rub or you could just spread the stain. Also be careful not to use too much water or you can damage the rug.

Another step to avoid any harmful solutions is to purchase Woolsafe approved logos on them to make sure it is safe for wools.

This will make sure that the solution will not harm your rug. You should absolutely still talk to an expert if you have any concerns, but solutions that are Woolsafe approved will be safe for use.

Besides these steps going to a rug cleaner is the probably the best option. If you damage you rug yourself then it might not be fixable.

This news article is brought to you by SUVS - where latest news are our top priority.