How to Clean Mexican Rugs

Mexican rugs are highly desirable because of their colorful patterns, distinctive designs and value. As with any rug, the better you care for a Mexican rug, the longer it will last. Traditional Mexican rugs are made of wool, so you clean them utilizing the same methods that you would to clean any woolen product. Simple procedures and basic precautions will help you avoid damaging your rug.

Vacuum
Stain remover
Hose
Wool detergent
Bucket
Sponge
Towels or drying rack

Instructions

- 1
  Shake your Mexican rug outside to get rid of surface dust and dirt.
- 2
  Bring the rug back inside, and vacuum it thoroughly.
- 3
  Apply stain remover to any stains that were not soaked up immediately at the time of the spill. Verify that the stain remover is appropriate for wool, and test it on a small part of the Mexican rug to be safe before proceeding.
- 4
  Take the rug outside, and spread it over a flat surface, such as a patio or deck.
- 5
  Wet down the Mexican rug with a hose, spraying both sides.
- 6
  Dilute a wool detergent with cold water in a bucket.
- 7
  Gently wipe the solution on the rug with a sponge until the suds disappear. Clean both sides of the rug.
- 8
  Rinse off both sides of the rug with a hose.
- 9
  Let the rug dry completely. Lay towels on the rug to help absorb the water, or place your Mexican rug over a drying rack.

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