Rugs Direct Q&AAnswer
Nov 22, 2023 - 09:29 AM
Loosening Dirt
Take the rug outside and Beat the rug just hard enough to loosen trapped dirt, dust and debris, using the side of a broom or handle of a mop.
Vacuum a shaggy rug as needed, which may be weekly on average, daily if it’s used every day by children or pets, or monthly if it’s rarely walked or played on.
Set the vacuum’s cleaning head to high pile, if your vacuum cleaner has this option.
Suction out the dirt thoroughly. Dirt left to grind at a carpet’s fibres will cause them to breakdown or wear out. Do not use the vacuum’s beater bar or power head on a shag rug. The whirling action can snag, pull or tear out strands.
Flip over your rug to expose its woven underside. Vacuum this surface monthly or as needed, using the vacuum’s beater bar to remove more dirt. Stand on one edge of the rug and push the vacuum head away from you to help keep a small rug from being sucked into a power head. If the suction is too strong, do not use the power head.
Dry Shampooing
Sprinkle the rug with absorbent, carpet-shampoo granules for an occasional freshening.
Work or brush the granules into the rug with the vacuum’s cleaning-head bristles without turning on the appliance. Allow the shampoo to sit for the length of time instructed on the label, which may be about one hour.
Vacuum the granules out thoroughly.
