How to clean machine woven area rugs

While similar in appearance to oriental rugs, you can identify a machine-made area rug in several ways. Machine-woven area rugs will have the fringes sewn into the rug and the rug edges will be neatly straight and symmetrical. They are also constructed from synthetic fibers. Knowing this means you’re one step closer to a proper clean for your home area rug.

Outside of professional cleaning, to clean a machine woven area rug, try these methods:

Check the Manufacturer's Instructions - For the safest DIY clean, read the instructions provided on the rug to see the manufacturer’s approved cleaning methods. This informs you on what to use and what to not use when cleaning your machine-made rug.
Brush Out Hair and Fur - Using a stiff-bristled brush is essential for lifting hair and pet fur from the rug. Doing this extra step will make it easier on your vacuum to suction out all the fur. You’d be amazed at how much these handy brushes can lift up!
Regularly Vacuum - For regular upkeep, you should vacuum your area rugs 2-3 times a week. As mentioned earlier, this helps prevent surface-level dirt from getting packed into the rug’s fibers. Excessive soiling can cause dulling, so a simple vacuuming can help prevent this!
Rotate Every 1-2 Months - Rotating your machine-woven rug will even out the negative effects of heavy foot traffic as it does for oriental rugs!
Keep Cleaner on Hand - Accidents happen in a second. Having a cleaner handy can make split second spills easier to clean up. We recommend using neutral pH-balanced cleaners like our professional-grade Spot Remover. Neutral solutions are generally safer and don’t use harsh chemicals. This is ideal for fine area rugs and can also be used on carpet!