How To Spot Clean Sisal Rug

Warning do not steam clean or wet vacuum a sisal rug.

How to spot clean sisal rug.

Dry immediately with a hairdryer or fan. Under no conditions should the carpet be saturated or undesirable dimensional changes could result as well as possible staining from dyes in the underlay. Immediately remove any spills by blotting blot do not rub liquids with a white cloth or scrape up solids with a dull knife or nail file. It can also spread the liquid to a larger area of the rug.

If you notice any stains or spills on your sisal rug spot clean it as soon as possible before the stain sets in. For spot cleaning a stain lightly mist the area with the manufacturer s recommended cleaning solution do not pour or heavily apply any cleanser directly onto the rug. Blot and do not rub the area with a clean dry towel. Shake host dry carpet cleaner onto the spill until covered.

Coat your sisal rug as soon as you get it with sisal rug protector which makes the rug water resistant and will keep most stains from setting. If a sisal rug gets wet even if it is just with water it is important to dry the rug as quickly as possible. Dry the carpet as soon as you can to avoid warping or additional water marking. Avoid the use of cleaning solutions containing bleaching agents as they can cause sisal rugs to discolor.

Never rub the area of the spill. Rubbing can work the liquid deeper into the fibres making the spill more likely to stain. Rubbing can work the liquid deeper into the fibers making the spill more likely to stain the carpet. Sisal carpets dry quickly.

Care should be taken that the carpets are vacuumed and clean before applying the moisture since dirt in the matting might stain if dissolved. Many times the stain disappears. Use a low heat setting on a hair dryer or a large fan to help you get the rug to dry faster. It can also spread the liquid to a larger area of the rug.

The natural fibers in sisal rugs respond best to the driest possible cleaning methods.