However if you want to try hand washing your shag rug instead fill a bath or washtub with 4 parts cold water and 1 part delicate laundry liquid like persil.
How to wash a shaggy rug at home.
First you need to be super vigorous in cleaning the spills.
The easiest way to clean a shag rug is to roll it up carry it outside and shake it out thoroughly to get rid of loose dirt and debris.
I scooped up literally scooped with a gravy ladle as much of the solid matter as i could.
Beat the broom against the rug repeatedly to loosen debris.
I cleaned up as much of the liquid matter as i could using several old rags and paper towels.
The white vinegar has many cleaning properties but needs to be diluted a bit with water in order to be used safely and effectively in your home.
The detergent should be non bio scent free and bleach free.
Mix the cleaning solution.
Start with a vacuumed rug.
If you re dealing with a fresh spill soak up as much of the liquid as possible with a dry microfiber cloth then dab at the spot with a dampened paper towel to pull up any residual liquid.
Allow the rug to stay in the sun for a few hours to kill lingering bacteria or germs.
For a thorough clean.
Do not use a fabric softener.
For spills spot cleaning works best.
If the rug needs to be refreshed sprinkle a dry rug shampoo onto the surface and let it sit for the recommended time then vacuum it up.
Use a cloth to soak the spill off the shaggy fluffy rug before it goes deep inside the carpet.
So how did i clean the rug at home.
Use the dry bath method for cleaning shag rugs.
If you have some annoying stains on your shaggy fluffy rug here is something you can do get rid of them.
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Lay the rug over a porch rail or another support stable enough to handle the repeated hitting without breaking.
The key is to act quickly before the stain sets.
We recommend using a cloth that is white or any neutral color to soak the spills.
Shag rugs are best washed with a steam cleaner which you will have to hire.
Use equal parts plain white vinegar and lukewarm water to create a mixture for cleaning your shag carpet.
I removed the rug from the room and brought it out to the garage and opened the windows.