How To Freshen Up Your Rug

You ll need around one box of baking soda per 10 by 10.

How to freshen up your rug.

If your rug is still dusty at this stage you can take a page out of the old frontier book and beat it with a broom handle or similar tool to knock even more dust out. How often should you clean a rug. I prefer to sprinkle lavender flowers from the garden into my homemade carpet freshener but using eucalyptus or citronella oils will get fleas hopping just before vacuuming. Then return your rug to the room.

Then flip it over to let the bottom side dry. Let it air dry out of direct sunlight and vacuum. Next add your favorite herbal scent or essential oils and sprinkle on your rug. However be careful as it may bleach your carpet.

Area rugs are a great way to add warmth and personality to your decor but after prolonged use they will need a good cleaning to look like new. Run a vacuum or a clean soft bristled brush over your area rug to loosen up the fibers of the rug as they may have compacted during the washing drying process. Next sprinkle a liberal amount of baking soda on the carpet and let it sit for 10 minutes. To tackle any stains.

If your rug is tagged with specific cleaning instructions follow those. Once the rug has dried completely use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the rug to loosen up the carpet fibers of the rug as they have probably become compacted during the cleaning process. Let the rug dry. Prop it up at the station with the right side facing you.

Vacuuming your rugs every couple of weeks will prevent a buildup of dirt which can lead to tricky stains. For most modern rugs cleaning can be a once a year diy project that saves you the expense of professional cleaning. Freshen up with some baking soda. For tough stains you might want to use hydrogen peroxide directly applied to improve the cleaning effect.

To make your own carpet deodorizer combine one cup of baking soda with 1 2 cup cornstarch. When it s clean it s time to roll it up carefully and take the rug outside to your cleaning station.