HAMID ARMAI

If you want to enjoy your carpet for a long time, you will need to take care of it properly, as proper maintenance greatly increases the life of your favorite upholstery fabric. It doesn't just include regular aspiration. In many rooms, some stubborn stains do not come off. But how do you get a clean carpet again? We tell you how to wash rugs and what you need to know.

To make your work easier, you must pay special attention to the material when buying a carpet. For example, synthetic fiber rugs made of polypropylene, polyacrylic and polyester are easy to maintain and are dirt repellent.

Wash carpets in the washing machine

If the mat is small and light enough, it can be washed in the washing machine. But beware ! Not all rugs can be machine washed. Therefore, before washing your carpet, read the cleaning instructions on the back of the carpet and strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions.

If your carpet can be washed in the washing machine, you should definitely check what temperature and with what cleaning agent you are allowed to wash the carpet. Also, if the carpet can be spun, this should be noted on the label. If you are missing one or more of these points, take your carpet to a professional carpet laundry. Thus, you will avoid unpleasant surprises. Besides, high quality oriental rugs or other valuable pieces should always be cleaned by professionals, so that they do not get damaged.

Have you checked that your rug was suitable for machine washing on the washing sheet? If you want to put your rug in the washing machine, follow these steps:

1. Check that your mat is suitable for the drum of your washing machine. To avoid damage, you need to be careful and avoid over stuffing the carpet and tearing it.

2. Find a suitable place to dry the rug, as depending on the size and material, it can be very heavy and bulky when wet.

3. Vacuum your carpet to remove coarse dirt.

4. Before washing, check for stubborn stains on the carpet and treat them first. In our article on carpet cleaning and stain removal, we explain how to make it work best.

5.If your carpet has long pile or fringe which can get caught in the machine during washing, it is recommended to use a laundry bag.

6. Set the recommended temperature and select the specified detergent in combination with a wash cycle according to the manufacturer's instructions.