How to Clean a Kilim Rug

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Sweep both sides of the rug to remove loose debris.. Mix carpet shampoo with warm water and vinegar.. Dip a brush in the solution and apply it gently in vertical strokes.

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1

Sweep both sides of the rug to remove loose debris.

Step 1

Sweep both sides of the rug to remove loose debris.

2

Mix carpet shampoo with warm water and vinegar.

Step 2

Mix carpet shampoo with warm water and vinegar.

3

Dip a brush in the solution and apply it gently in vertical strokes.

Step 3

Dip a brush in the solution and apply it gently in vertical strokes.

4

Go over the rug a second time with horizontal strokes.

Step 4

Go over the rug a second time with horizontal strokes.

5

Repeat the process on the other side of the rug.

Step 5

Repeat the process on the other side of the rug.

6

Rinse the rug with clean water.

Step 6

Rinse the rug with clean water.

7

Leave the rug flat to dry.

Step 7

Leave the rug flat to dry.

8

Vacuum the rug weekly.

Step 8

Vacuum the rug weekly.

9

Use low suction.

Step 9

Use low suction.

10

Vacuum both sides of the rug.

Step 10

Vacuum both sides of the rug.

11

Avoid vacuuming the fringe.

Step 11

Avoid vacuuming the fringe.

12

Remove any solids in the spill.

Step 12

Remove any solids in the spill.

13

Blot away as much of the liquid as possible.

Step 13

Blot away as much of the liquid as possible.

14

Lift the rug and place a shallow container under the stain.

Step 14

Lift the rug and place a shallow container under the stain.

15

Pass clean water through the stained area.

Step 15

Pass clean water through the stained area.

16

Blot the rug again.

Step 16

Blot the rug again.

17

Cover the urine-stained area with baking soda.

Step 17

Cover the urine-stained area with baking soda.

18

Set a clean cloth over the stain and press down.

Step 18

Set a clean cloth over the stain and press down.

19

Remove the baking soda and repeat the process as necessary.

Step 19

Remove the baking soda and repeat the process as necessary.

20

Place a container beneath the stained area.

Step 20

Place a container beneath the stained area.

21

Rinse the stained area with water and let it dry.

Step 21

Rinse the stained area with water and let it dry.

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