One of the best investments you can make in home decor is a Moroccan wool rug or carpet. Moroccan wool rugs are warm underfoot, durable, and work beautifully with any style of home design. As a natural, renewable fiber that deters bacterial growth, wool contains lanolin(also called wool yolk, wool wax, or wool grease), that naturally protect wool from stains and dust mites. So you should care for your rug correctly to maintain your investment.
What You Need
Tools
- Rug shampoo (or mild dish detergent)
- Bucket
- Soft-bristle brush or sponge
- Water
Optional:
- Rubber gloves
- Garden hose
- Wet-Dry vacuum
Time Required: 2-4 hours
How to clean your Moroccan carpet yourself?
1– Set Up an Outdoor Station
Summer is an excellent time to clean your Moroccan rug because you’ll need to do it outdoors. Pick a day when the forecast is clear and sunny, and set up a station to clean your rugs
2– Remove Dirt and Debris
Pre-Clean the Rug using Vacuum on both sides. Vacuum perpendicularly to the pile direction and Avoid vacuuming the fringe, If you have pets, use the brush attachment to remove any stray hairs.
3– Mix Your Cleaner
If you purchased a rug shampoo, follow the instructions on the back of the bottle to find out how to use it. You can also use mild dish detergent mixed in a bucket with warm water. The ideal temperature range for carpet cleaning is between 100°F to 150°F. At this temperature, there would be enough heat to accelerate the chemical reaction during cleaning, but it will not be hot enough to shrink the rug or cause fading.
4– Do a Color Colorfast Test
Before you start scrubbing,It’s important to colorfast test carpets and rugs to prevent color changes in carpets and rug. Test the solution on the corner of the rug to make sure it is colorfast. If the color doesn’t bleed, it’s safe to move on to the next step.
5– Wash the Rug
Using a sponge or soft-bristle brush, work the cleaning solution into a lather on the rug. Let the cleaner sit on the rug for a few minutes before rinsing.
6– Rinse the Rug
Moroccan wool rugs must be hand rinsed using a blotting method,Blotting puts a small amount of pressure on the stain to soak it up. Use fresh water and apply lightly using clean microfiber towels and the same blotting motion as used to clean the rug.Rinse the soap out of the rug using a garden . Make sure all the cleaning solution is removed from the rug and the runoff water is clear.
7– Remove Excess Water
At this point, you’ll want to get rid of as much excess water in the rug as you can so it will dry faster. You can use a wet-dry vacuum if you have one, or use a squeegee in the direction of the nap.
8– Let the Rug Dry
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to prevent fading .This step requires patience. Try to wring the rug as much as possible to get rid of all the excess water. A squeegee can help with this step. After that, you’ll need to wait for it to dry completely before moving it back inside your house. This may take longer than a day . Consider moving the rug to the laundry room or garage for more protected drying. Make sure the rug is fully dry before you return it to the room.
9– Vacuum One Last Time
Put the Moroccan rug back in its place, and then give it one last vacuuming. The carpet fibers will probably be flattened and odd-looking after a washing. A thorough vacuuming is like combing your rug to restore its proper appearance.
