How to Hand Wash an Oriental Rug
00:00:29 Steps
00:00:34 1 – Vacuum the back side of the rug with a beater bar type vacuum cleaner
00:00:54 2 – Vacuum the surface of the rug thoroughly
00:01:04 3 – You will need a liquid cleaner specially made for woolen fabrics, such as Woolite, a small bucket, a scrub brush with nylon bristles and warm water
00:01:28 4 – Scoop up a brush full of the suds with a small amount of water and begin to scrub the wool pile in the direction from bound edge to bound edge in approximately one foot strokes
00:01:51 5 – After you have washed each square foot of your carpet, use the suds free scrub brush to comb the pile straight in the direction you would pet a cat
00:02:15 6 – Let the rug air dry on a flat, clean surface
00:02:34 7 – After the rug is completely dry, vacuum the rug thoroughly in the direction from bound edge to bound edge to remove any soap sediment
00:03:00 Tips
00:03:09 Warnings
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