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Basic Rug Care

Rugs deserve the same care as wall-to-wall carpet and, in some cases, require special attention.

  • Washing rugs : If your rug is small enough and the label recommends that it can be machine washed, then shake your rug outside first and wash it in your washing machine with a mild detergent and at the recommended temperature, which is typically warm water between 90 and 105 degrees. Then tumble dry your rug at the lowest heat setting possible.
  • Beating larger rugs : If your larger rug is easy to pick up, shake it outside first; then put it over a railing or clothesline and beat it out. Next, take the rug inside and vacuum it thoroughly. If the label recommends that the rug only be dry cleaned, call (480) 420-4227 to make an appointment with the professional rug cleaners at Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning to clean and restore the larger rugs in your home. Trust your rugs of all types with the experts at Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Mesa, AZ who have been trained as Area Rug Experts for all off-site cleaning.
  • Vacuuming area rugs : Area rugs with fringe require a special cleaning technique. While using a gentle suction, start from the center of your rug, and vacuum toward the fringe while being careful to not catch the strands in the beater bar. Then lift the rug edge to vacuum underneath the fringe.
  • Caring for Oriental, Turkish or Persian rugs : Clean your valuable imported rugs according to the rug manufacturer’s specifications or bring in our professional rug cleaning services. Be gentle with fringe. For heirloom-type rugs, you will need our professionals. Call Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Mesa, AZ at (480) 420-4227 to learn more about our Expert Area Rug cleaning services and how we can get the rugs in your home looking as good as new.
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