My Area rug got stains on it, what can I do to clean it?

There are a lot of different ways one can clean Area rugs. First, to maintain a general sense of cleanliness on area rugs, one should constantly be vacuuming to get rid of all sorts of dirt (including oil, residue and just general foot traffic). One should be careful when trying to remove stains from area rugs with looped textures as the loops could be damaged so it's advisable to avoid using the beater bar. In general, vacuuming does successfully remove stains but if there are those that seem like they are not moving, there are other steps one should take. First, as soon as one spots a stain, they should try dealing with it immediately. Try and pick up as much of the spill as possible with a white cloth or paper towel; but in doing this, try to avoid scrubbing the area as this can cause matting and/or fuzzing. In all cases of stains on area rugs, since they use different fibers, it is essential to check the type of fiber in your specific rug before selecting a cleaning product and method. Most area rugs use synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, nylon and acrylic. These can utilize general cleaning methods. This requires a check of the manufacturer's instructions, following any directions for dilution and application. Laundry detergent, automatic dishwasher detergent, or any strong household cleaning products intended for use on woodwork, linoleum, laminate or tile should be avoided at all times. And if you encounter any stains that are already dry, the first thing you should do is try vacuuming them and following that, try the cleaning method. Sometimes it is advisable to use a preconditioning solution before cleaning as this will help loosen any soiled areas.

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