I get asked about our washable rugs everyday by people especially mums that cant believe you can put them in a washing machine.
Can you wash an area rug in the washing machine. Make sure you have an extra large sink and fill it with cold water. Set the machine for a large load on the delicate cycle. Better Homes Gardens notes that you can wash small braided or woven rugs in the machine was well.
However if the rugs have a rubber base that gives them grip and prevents them from slipping around it is not easy to wash them in a washing machine. Heres how to wash a rug in the washing machine in 5 simple steps. Larger sized area rugs if lightweight and flexible.
Yes you can wash an area rug in the washing machine. One Shake or vacuum rug to remove large dirt debris. Steam Cleaning Steam - clean a shag rug once or twice a year as it becomes soiled or when it is stained using a steam - cleaning machine hot tap water and a non-foaming carpet detergent after.
Then add the washing ingredients like the liquid detergent in the machine. Fill the machine with cold water. Yes you can wash these rugs at home or in a laundromat.
And even for the machine-washable types you. This is not related to the rug so no worries if you cant respond right now -Im struggling to keep the inside rubber gasket of my front load washing machine clean. Which makes them the perfect rug for kids families pets and allergy or asthma sufferers.
If your valuable rug is small enough for you to wash on your own then here are some tips for doing just that. Two Spray Oxi Clean on any stains. If your area rug is made of synthetic fibers or cotton you can clean it in the washing machine along with other items such as bath towels.