How to Clean Hooked Rugs

Hooked rugs have been around for a long time, and older ones need to be treated with care. It's probably not wise to take your hooked rugs to a dry cleaner, unless you verify beforehand that they have the ability to clean a hooked rug properly. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Vacuum
  • Upholstery attachment
  • Woolite
  • Baby hairbrush
  • Sheet
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Instructions

    • 1

      Turn the rug upside down to let any dirt or sand fall out. Do not beat on the rug.

    • 2

      Vacuum the rug gently with the upholstery attachment. Be careful not to use too much force.

    • 3

      Mix a capful of Woolite with some warm water. Gently scrub the rug with the baby brush, using only the suds of the Woolite.

    • 4

      Lay the rug out on the sheet outside to dry and air out.

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