How to Wash a Wool Hooked Rug
Washing a wool hooked rug doesn't take special experience or materials, but it does take some patience. Leaving the stains on a wool rug too long can ruin it, but scrubbing it too vigorously can damage it as well. You'll need to make time to wash your wool rug outside on a sunny day. Be prepared to wash it as soon as possible whenever you see a stain on it. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Shake out the rug vigorously to remove any surface dirt or other substances.
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Lay the rug on an outdoor paved area.
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Mix two cupfuls of ordinary detergent into a bucket full of water.
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Dip a clean sponge into the detergent mixture and gently rub it onto any stains or discolorations.
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Spill out the mixture, rinse out the bucket and fill it with plain water. Use a fresh sponge (or rinse the old one) dipped in the water to wash off the soap.
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Lay dry towels on the rug and roll them up together. The towels will soak up any excess water.
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Lay the rug flat on the pavement to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Clean spots and spills right when they happen.
Professional cleaning can do wonders for your rug.
Never scrub the rug. Doing so can ruin the hooked wool.
Do not soak the rug. Getting a hooked wool rug too wet, especially for more than 24 hours, can cause mildew or bacteria damage.
Do not leave the rug in direct sunlight for a long time. Doing so can cause discoloration or shrinkage.
References
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