How to Clean an Area Rug at the Car Wash?

Are you a tribal rug owner? Or, do you happen to have an antique rug adorning the floor of your living room?

Whatever the case may be, being a rug owner, you’d be familiar with all the dust and dirt that your fuzzy friend can collect.

Well, to tell you the truth, dirty rugs aren’t just bad to look at, they’re potentially harmful too!

Yes, that’s right, a handmade tribal rug, or any other floor covering that hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned for long can become a home to lots of bacteria and germs, causing skin allergies and other health issues.

This is why, cleaning your rug deeply is important, apart from the regular vacuuming. And while the task may seem something best left to the professionals, we’re here to teach you how you can do it yourself without spending much money on those expensive carpet cleaning services.

So, let’s talk about cleaning!

Can You Actually, Wash Your Rug Where You Wash Your Car?

Well, once you’ve read our fun way of washing rugs, you’d be out trying it and recommending your friends in no time!

So, let’s get to work, shall we?

Here are the steps for cleaning your handmade tribal rugs tat the nearest car wash:

1.   Prepare Your Rug for Proper Cleaning

If you want your handmade tribal rugs or whatever other dirty floorcovering that needs a bath to be properly cleaned, vacuum it at home first.

In other words, before you take your rug to the carwash, you should clean it a bit at home to make the next step easier and less tiring. Remove any hair, food, soil, or any other particles that you can. Also, give the rug a good shake outside so it’s ready for the next step.

2.   Pack Up the Rug and Drive

Done with the basic cleaning? Roll you area rug, tie it with ropes, and throw it in your car.

Now, drive to the nearest carwash and find a clean workspace. You can wash your rug either in your car or on the floor if its clean.

3.   Wash, Wash, Wash

Have you placed your rug on a clean spot?

It’s time to give your fuzzy friend a nice bath!

For this, take note of the areas that are heavily stained, open the sprayer, and test the water pressure while holding it away from the rug. If you think the pressure is enough, start spraying your rug while keeping the wand 0.3 meters away from the rug surface.

For stubborn stains, take some baking soda with you to the car wash and sprinkle it over the affected areas. Let it sit for around 5 minutes or more, and spray again with water.

After you’re done washing, rinse thoroughly and make sure there are no traces of soap left on the rug.

 

4.   Dry Your Rug at Home

When the quality hand-knotted rug has been washed, ask someone to help you hold it up against the wall for a few minutes, till excess water drains out.

Now, roll up the wet carpet and take it back home where you can place it out to dry under sunlight, but away from any dust or dirt.

After your rug dries up, it would be ready to be placed back where it belongs.

All done!