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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 says it is able to be safely washed in your own washing machine, shake the rug outside first and then put it in your washing machine with a mild detergent, using 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 clothesline or railing and beat it out. Next, take your rug inside and vacuum it thoroughly. If the label recommends that your rug be dry cleaned,  save time and aggravation by calling Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning first at (480) 420-4227 to set up an appointment for your larger rug to be cleaned by one of our professionals. Trust your rugs of all types with the expert technicians at Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Scottsdale, AZ who have been trained as Area Rug Experts for all off-site rug cleaning .
  • Vacuuming area rugs : Area rugs with fringe require special a cleaning technique. While using a gentle suction with your vacuum, start from the center of your area rug, and vacuum toward the fringe, while being careful not to catch the strands in the beater bar. Then lift the carpet 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 the professional rug cleaning service of Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Scottsdale, AZ. Be gentle with fringe. For heirloom-type rugs, you will need our professionals. Call Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Scottsdale, AZ at (480) 420-4227 to learn more about our Expert Area Rug cleaning services.
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