Shaggy rugs used to be very popular during the 1960’s. It is great to see them making a comeback. It is funny how that happens. Why not? Shag area rugs are comfy, add pizzazz and are very durable.
These rugs are made in various textiles including leather and cottom. They also come in different lengths. The short shag are not quite as soft and comfortable as the long shag but they are easier to vacuum. To experience these rugs for years they need to be taken care of. Don’t neglect them and make sure you clean them when necessary. Here are some tips to cleaning your shag area rugs.
Vacuum
The very first thing you ought to perform is to vacuum your shag carpet. Make a point to do this periodically. Set you vacuum to a low setting so that it picks up a lot of the dirt, dust and grime from your rug. You may need to use an attachment to get in their really good.
Beat It
Sometimes you just need to beat it. Take your shag area rug outside and place it over a chair, railing or hang it from a rope and beat the heck out of it with a stick, broom or other hard object. This will get remove dust and dirt that the vacuum could not get up. You could see some amazing dirt from this. Make sure you stand upwind so you don’t end up wearing all of the odirt that you just took out of your rug.
Steam Cleaner
So you have a stubborn stain? Hire someone to steal clean it for you or do it yourself. This will do a tremendous job of cleaning up your shag rug. If you are ambitious you can rent one and do it yourself. You might find it enjoyable.
Dry Cleaner
You might be able to take your shag area rug to the dry cleaners. Before you get it in your car and lug it down there give them a call to make sure.
