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There are 2 steps which you need to take to clean a huge needle point rug. Also remember that you may have some foot traffic patterns with which to be concerned.

First of all, you must obtain some plastic sheeting to put underneath the rug if it isn’t on a water-resistant floor, for example vinyl. You will need some frothing carpet cleaner and a rug cleaning machine that does not have rotating bristles. If the machine contains an upholstery tool, you may use that as long as it doesn’t have any revolving bristles. When it comes to cleaning a needlepoint rug, consider it as a big piece of upholstery that needs to be cleaned.

Before you use the frothing carpet cleaner, do a spot test in a little unobtrusive location to make certain of its color fastness. Spray on the foam, then let it sit for 10 or 15 minutes, then wipe it up with a moist rag. Do not scrub the area ; wipe it up delicately. Do not continue if there is any color in the foam, other than the dirt from the surface. If the spot test turns out fine then you may use the foam on the other areas. Even though the directions on the can may teach to clean the froth into the rug, don’t do so with a yarn rug. Instead use a damp material and work it around a little so that it will give the surface with sufficient coverage. Then let it sit for 10 mins or so, then wipe the surface with a humid rag to get rid of the foam. Then wipe the surface carefully with a touch wetter rag, and wash it frequently.

After that spray adequate foam over the whole rug so that it will spread from one end to the other. Do not spray a thick layer of foam, but just enough to cover it. Then work it around scrupulously with a moist cloth ( as before ), then let it sit for roughly ten mins. At that point, the foam should be just about gone. Then go over the surface with the carpet machine and lukewarm water. Suck out as much water as feasible as the rug should not be sopping wet. Also, do not rub hard on the surface of the rug when it is damaged as the yarns could get damaged.

The rug should dry as fast as possible. For the initial drying, you may hang it up outside over a line or railing. If you are not in a position to do so, put towels under the rug and set up a fan to blow across the top. When the rug is very close to becoming dry, take it off the line and lay it on the floor where it can dry flat. Do not walk on it or place furniture on it until the rug is totally dry. Additional carpet cleaning tidbits here.