How to Clean Synthetic Area Rugs?

There’s nothing more beautiful in your home than having an area rug in your kitchen, dining room or living room. But there can be a bit of a challenge to keeping area rugs clean, although you will find that synthetic area rugs are going to be the best option for your home. Not only are synthetic rugs less expensive, they are far easier to maintain in your home. This is especially great for those with a busy schedule or large household.

For daily cleaning and maintenance of your synthetic area rugs, simply vacuuming is a great way to avoid dust and dirt build-up in the carpet fibers of the rug. This is important, because dirt and other grime can cause the carpet fiber to wear out more quickly and can even fade the colors of your rug. Daily vacuuming of your synthetic area rug will prolong its life and keep it looking beautiful for years to come.

If you happen to spill a drink or food on your area rug or get another stain, there are many carpet and upholstery stain removers available at any major retailer that are effective at stain removal. While most are safe to use on any type of rug or carpeting, test a small area that isn’t very obvious before using the product on stains. After 24 hours, if there is no discoloration of the rug, then you can use it to remove the stain. Plain water immediately after staining can help prevent stains from setting in on your synthetic area rugs, blot with cold water and then use a dry rag to wick any excess moisture from it.

Professional cleaning companies are another great option for cleaning your synthetic area rugs - this is especially true if the rugs are larger than average or too large to remove from a room easily and take outside and spray down. Many cleaning companies are bonded and insured and will replace the rug if they happen to damage it. Using a professional cleaner for a synthetic area rug can be relatively inexpensive and is usually more convenient than taking it out and cleaning it yourself.

Synthetic area rugs are beautiful, cost-effective and easy to care for - simply do daily maintenance and then make sure you do deep-cleaning or have deep-cleaning done every three to six months.