How To Restore Outdoor Rugs

A matted carpet not only looks unkempt and messy but it may be harboring extra dust dirt and debris that doesn t belong in the carpet.

How to restore outdoor rugs.

Go straight to your kitchen cupboard for the white vinegar and pour it full strength onto the moldy rug. This will remove any loose debris such as pet dander and dust. Let it sit for about an hour. How to clean mold on an outdoor rug.

Have an old rug that doesn t match your style anymore. I love the rug but it is the wrong shade of blue for my furniture. Rinse with the garden hose and let the rug dry thoroughly. Run a vacuum cleaner over your carpet several times making sure you don t leave anything behind.

Grab a bottle of rit dye and watch this to get the rug of your dreams without the big cost of replacin. It took me about an hour clean my indoor outdoor area rug but it sure beats going out to buy a new one. Set up an outdoor station. I think it looks brand new and i am so happy with how clean it got.

Work slowly rather than sweeping the floor in fast strokes. For smaller rugs you can use a rug beater or even a wooden spoon to knock the dust and debris out. I just purchased an indoor outdoor 8 x 10 rug for my gazebo. The tops of rugs generally last much longer than the backing though so if you are not ready to throw out the rug simply repairing the backing will give the rug many more years of use.

Summer is an excellent time to clean your rug because you ll need to do it outdoors. Vacuum first before treating a matted carpet vacuum it thoroughly. This can help make your patio rug last a long time and you can really get your money s worth out of it. Do not use fabric softener or other additives in either the wash or rinse.

Fluff up that matted mess with moisture an iron or a carpet rake. I don t want to paint it and loose the pattern. Vacuum your carpet or rug. Is it possible to dye it.

Then add about a cup of vinegar to a bucket of warm water and use a scrub brush to brush it clean.