Take a damp Q-tip or white cloth and rub it against the most saturated hue on the rug.
Step 2: Remove Dirt
Thoroughly vacuumboth sides of the rug to remove any loose dirt.
Next, take your rug outside and shake it out.
Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLIST: MATTHEW GLEASON
“It’s important to remove any loose dirt,” says professional rug cleaner Kristopher Ayoub.
Place your wool rug face up on the tarp.
Fill another bucket with rinse water.
For tougher stains, apply a wool-safe stain remover.
Dab it with a rinsed, wrung-out sponge.
Work your way from corner to corner.
Re-wet the brush as needed, but avoid oversaturating the rug with too much water.
Rinse out the wool soap using a wrung-out sponge dipped in your rinse water bucket.
Be sure to rinse the wool rug well.
According to Ayoub, residual shampoo could actually attract more dirt.
If possible, speed up the drying time by running a fan directly on it.
In some situations, darker dyes can run into lighter dyes.
“There are different types of wool fiber finishes and types of dyes,” Ayoub says.
Allowing a wet rug to sit too long can cause mold and mildew to develop.
Cleaning up any spills or accidents as quickly as possible is also key.
