Moroccan Rug Cleaning: The Complete Guide
Moroccan rugs are valuable and delicate making washing one a thoughtful process. If you are confident in your cleaning abilities based on the quality of the rug (e.g. types with rough textures that could resists simple cleaning, deep stains), great!
Professional Cleaning
Recommended for:
Expensive rugs
Heavily soiled rugs
Rugs with fragile fibers
They have no idea how to clean the rugs on their own.
Process:
Hire a dependable rug cleaning professional who specializes in Moroccan rugs. Once they have inspected the rug, they will clean it using suitable methods; usually hand washing with mild detergents to care for the delicate fibers.
Home Deep Cleaning (Be Careful)
This is only something that you can do if your rug is relatively new, strong; it has not a significant dye risk to bleed.
Method 1: Water Only
 1- Simply shake the dust away outside.
 2- Spread the rug out, face-up, on a clean surface to dry.
 3- Mist the rug lightly with lukewarm water using a gentle sprayer or the hose, until it is evenly damp but not soaked […]
 4- Scrub lightly with a soft brush (CLEANING MATERIALS ARE LIMITED AND A NO GO PEOPLE!!
 5- Wash the solution off completely with clean water to get rid of it all.
 6- Dry the rug completely in full air, ideally outside without sun exposure or in a well-ventilated room.
Method 2: Mild Soap
 1- Steps 1 — 3 the same as Method 1.
 2- In lukewarm water mix small quantity of simple mild wool-safe detergent in it.
 3- Take a clean sponge and rub gently with the mixture onto the surface of your rug.
 4- Clean with clean water until no soap is left.
 5- Let air dry completely like Method 1
Spot Cleaning
For: Small spills or stains.
Method:
Use a clean, absorbent cloth to blot up as much liquid as you can. Do not agonize the spill, as this could distribute the stain. Clean with an appropriate stain-specific cleaning solution (vinegar for pet messes, diluted dish soap for oil spills). Before you get started, it's important to test a cleaning solution in an inconspicuous place of the purse. Wash the solution off the carpet with clean water and blot it dry.
Basic Moroccan Rug Care Tips
Make sure to test any solution on a hidden area first.
Always avoid harsh chemicals, bleach and hot water as they can strip fibers of their color.
To keep the rug from shrinking or to avoid color from bleeding, make sure that you do not soak the rug.
The rug should be completely dry before you lay it down and moisture will encourage mold and mildew.
Vacuum the rug carefully with a soft brush attachment to remove excess dust and dirt.
Protecting Your Moroccan Rug
While everybody can take care of the common tasks, you may want to get professional help if there is anything you are unsure about cleaning. Because your Moroccan rug is an investment that you want to have for years, taking proper care of it will keep it looking beautiful.
Following these guidelines will help you to keep your Moroccan rug in good quality and the vibrant colors, so it remains a loved piece of home.
