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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’s safe to wash in your own washing machine, shake the rug outside first then put it in your washing machine with a mild detergent and at the recommended temperature, which is typically warm water between 90 and 105 degrees. 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. Next, take the rug inside and vacuum it thoroughly. If the label says that it is to be dry cleaned only, save yourself time and aggravation by calling the rug cleaning professionals at Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning first to see when we have the best availability to clean your rugs. Trust your larger rugs of all types with the experts at Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Phoenix, AZ who have been highly trained as Area Rug Experts for all off-site cleaning .
  • Vacuuming area rugs : Area rugs with fringe typically require a special cleaning technique. Use a gentle suction vacuum and start from the center of the carpet, and vacuum toward the fringe while being careful to not catch the strands in the beater bar. Then lift your carpet edge to vacuum underneath the fringe.
  • Caring for Oriental, Turkish or Persian rugs : Always clean your valuable imported rugs according to the rug manufacturer’s specifications or bring our professional rug cleaning service. Be gentle with fringe. For heirloom-type rugs, you will need our professionals. Call the professional rug cleaning technicians at Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning at (480) 420-4227 to learn more about all of our Expert Area Rug cleaning services and how they can benefit the rugs in your Phoenix, AZ home.
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