How to Clean a Persian Carpet Without Ruining it

Want to buy a Persian rug to make the interior look more luxurious and stylish? Cannot stand your cheap synthetic rug and want to try something more original and beautiful? Well, the Persian rug is a great alternative for this purpose, but at first, it is a must for you to get to know the basic rules and principles in its proper maintenance.

Persian rugs can be really pretentious. Once you learn what it requires, you will be able to take proper care of it. And today I will teach you how to do it...

Preliminary Tips for Persian Carpet Cleaning

Let`s begin with few basic tips and rules about Persian carpet maintenance. They will help you to avoid fatal mistakes in cleaning and stain removal. Here they are:

• Test the cleaning solutions you use to treat stains on the Persian carpet or when you just want to freshen it up. This refers to both – commercial detergents and your homemade cleaning remedies.
• Read the instructions and labels at the back side of the commercial products you use. If you don`t know how to apply it, better don`t make any experiments.
• To skip the regular wetting of the Persian rug and to avoid wasting it quickly, vacuum it at least once per week. Do not use the highest power of the vacuum cleaner!
• Remember – a dry cleaning solution is always better than a liquid one. Enzyme detergents are the best alternatives for stains and stubborn old dirt all over the carpet.

How to Clean a Persian Carpet Without Ruining it

Below, you will find the whole procedure of Persian carpet cleaning. I've have spoken to experts and the next technique is 100% safe and tested. No matter what the stain is, you have a great chance to remove it and meanwhile, to refresh and brighten the overall appearance of the rug.

Here is what you have to do step by step:

• Test the solution you have bought from the store!
• Vacuum the Persian carpet thoroughly and decently. You are free to apply a little bit ammonia before, so it can remove the nasty smell and disinfect the area. Baking soda is also a good protection against carpet bugs.
• If there are spots and dirt, sponge them with soapy water. You can also use white vinegar mixed with lukewarm water and applied with a spray bottle.
• Do not rub the dusty and grimy areas, but scrape off gently the excesses and blot.
• Every time a stain is out flush with cold water to finish the procedure and vacuum.
• In case you have a steamer, use it at a low rate to avoid tearing and wasting.
• Have a cleaning remedy against stains at hand.

The thing with the stains and the Persian rug type and material is that the faster you remove them, the better the result will be!