Cleaning a rug sounds simple until you realise not every rug wants the same treatment. What works on a synthetic flatweave can damage a jute rug. What seems harmless on a polypropylene rug can leave a wool rug looking worse than the original spill.
If you have ever stood there with paper towel in one hand and mild panic in the other, the first rule is simple: slow down, blot first and work out what the rug is made from before throwing cleaner at it.
This guide breaks down how to clean rugs at home without damaging ...