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How to Clean an Area Rug

Freshen up your area rug using the SteamMachine

Project Steps

After a long and muddy Minnesota winter this mud room rug needed a good cleaning. Here is a photo of the rug before cleaning.

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The SteamMachine with the large brush floor attachment works great for cleaning an area rug. This project took less than 10 minutes.

STEP 1:

Vacuumed the rug really well and shake it outside if temperatures allow.

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STEP 2:

Spray oxi clean on the rug in the dirty areas. Let is sit for a few minutes, then run the SteamMachine with the large brush attachment over all areas of the rug. Make sure to attach a cleaning cloth to the large brush.

STEP 3:

Use the SteamMachine to steam all areas of the rug. Typically it takes 3 passes over each area.

SteamMachine Cleaning Area Rug

STEP 4:

After the steaming is finished, vacuum the area rug again.

Before beginning this project test a small area before cleaning the entire rug. Also consult the rug care instructions.

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For more tips on using the SteamMachine check out cleaning tips.

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