Comb as much pet hair out of the rug as possible with a wide tooth plastic comb take care not to split the yarn.
How to wash a hand hooked rug.
Test for 100 wool using bleach.
If your rug has a burlap foundation it should never be submerged in water.
In the first add one tablespoon of laundry detergent.
Hand washing requires the use of a ph balanced shampoo worked into the rug by hand with a soft bristled brush before being rinsed thoroughly and repeated a few times explains hyman.
Open it up fold one selvage to the snip.
Wash the fringes of the rug with the same solution.
Fold again fold one more time.
Hand wash a latch hook rug made with cotton yarn in cool water.
One of the best ways to loosen the dirt from the fibers of your rug is to flip it upside down and walk on the foundation.
How to clean a latch hook rug step 1.
Hooked rugs can also be washed but hand washing is preferred.
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Remove the stopper and let the dirty water drain out.
You may need to soak it for an hour for the water to penetrate the wool fibers.
You want laundry detergent as opposed to dishwashing liquid or other soap because you don t want too many suds.
Be sure your detergent does not include bleach.
This will cause the dirt to loosen and fall from the fibers with ease.
Immerse your rug and gently squish it to release dirt.
Whip up the foam gently moisten the spot and rub very gently to dislodge the dirt.
Use a cloth or sponge dipped in clear water to remove the foam.
Fill with clean water and repeat the process until the water is clear.
Use only a gentle hand held vacuum or an upholstery attachment or the floor attachment covered with a piece of cheesecloth to reduce the force of the suction.
Just have on hand two pans containing about two cups of water each.
Avoid agitating treat it as you would a fine woolen sweater.
Sponge the rug with cool water and a mild liquid soap or rug shampoo.
Do gently wash the surface of the rug using a mild detergent in cold water.
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Make sure that you wet the rug paying special attention to the nap of the rug.
You will only want to clean the surface fibers.
Fold the selvedges together and snip the fold.
Never ever immerse a hooked rug in water to attempt to wash it.
Use a mild liquid laundry soap only if.