Rugs are a fantastic way of adding warmth and some colorful accents to a room. Area rugs help cover unsightly areas of the floor, create intimate spaces for dining and visiting, cushion our feet, and can brighten up a dull and dark area of the home.
For families on a budget, area rugs made of man made fibers, known as "synthetics," are an affordable option to the traditional wool rugs that our parents owned. Synthetic rugs are less expensive than natural fiber rugs, and both strong and stain resistant which make them ideal for highly trafficked areas of your home. Cleaning and caring for synthetic area rugs is easy when you follow these instructions:
1. Vacuum regularly. Just like carpeting, synthetic area rugs should be cleaned by vacuuming on a regular basis. Vacuuming prevents matting and removes dirt particles that can wear down the the fibers. Easy vacuuming tips that will help:
* Vacuum both sides of the rug to remove all ground in dirt
* Vacuum cleaners with beater bars are fine to use on low pile rugs, but should not be used on deep plushes or fringing. To clean these, use a bristle brush attachment instead.
* Rugs too small to vacuum can be carefully shaken outdoors to remove dust and dirt.
2. Spot clean as needed. All synthetic area rugs can handle a bit of spot cleaning to prevent stains from setting. To spot clean my synthetic rugs, I use these easy instructions:
* Mix up a few drops of dishwashing soap with a quart of warm water.
* Moisten a washcloth with this soapy solution, wring out excess moisture, and blot the area rug to clean. For stubborn stains, use an old toothbrush to careful brush the soiled fibers.
* Rinse the cleaned area and blot dry.
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