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Berber Carpets: The Best Way to Clean a Stain
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Cleaning a Stain from a Berber Carpet
Berber rugs are popular as an elegant and decorative contribution to any home decor. For owners and prospective buyers, a few tips on cleaning Berber carpets will help their appearance and longevity. It is not difficult to maintain and its beauty should inspire for many years to come.
As an original and authentic artisanal item, a Berber rug needs care and preservation. They are made of different sizes of loops, usually in wool. There are several ways to clean it from just a stain to the full carpet.
Clean a Berber Carpet Stain With Water
Water may be enough to remove a small, simple stain. Cold water applied to the area will do the job. Blot well with a dry towel so the stain will not spread as you work. Then use a damp towel to rub the stain a bit more, but do it gently. Take yet another clean towel to completely dry the spot.
A tip: work from the outer edge toward the center of the stain. Thus, you can avoid it spreading, making the cleaning job a bit more arduous. If it is a deep stain, you might have to repeat the process, but it should eventually come out. Do not rub hard or you could damage the fibers and spoil the carpet’s beauty.
Clean a Berber Rug Using a Cleaning Solution
If the stain, or any portion of it, remains, you may need an alternative. A good cleaning carpet shampoo like this one, is an answer, especially one designed for wool carpets.
Be sure to test on a small area before risking the rest of the carpet. A reputable manufacturer will make it clear on the label if it is good for wool. A tip: detergent or other types of soap is not advised as the residue is very hard to remove from loops and it can attract dirt.
Using Baking Soda To Clean your Berber Carpet
Baking soda has many uses. One noted application is to absorb moisture when removing a stain. In short, baking soda is great for cleaning spills! It expands to do its job. Just wait for about twenty seconds and then vacuum the residue. Repeat as needed until the stain is gone. Blot and dry with a clean towel and you are done.
The tight loops of a Berber rug efficiently retain moisture, more than other types of carpet. It will take longer to dry but do not let the baking soda sit for too long, or the stain will absorb into the carpet fibers.
Vacuuming Your Berber Rug from Time to Time
Normal upkeep of a Berber rug means vacuuming from time to time. It is a must after stain removal to absorb excess moisture. Given different types of piles, care will vary. In any case, you want to eliminate mold buildup. Vacuuming any traces of moisture is the best way to prevent this occurrence. Steady strokes will avoid damaging the fibers of your fine Berber rug.