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Wool Area rug-PRETTY, but.....how Do You......????
Asked by K.T. from Los Angeles
on March 12, 2011
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I have an awesome new wool rug, which I got for a steal of a deal garage-sailing; BUT:::
How do you keep the shedding of fibers down?
AND
How and/or with what...
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- Vacuum it on the lowest suction setting, they continue to shed, I hate my beautiful wool rug!!! ha ha, I never pretreated it but I have spot cleaned it with Awesome. Y...
- If it were my wool rug, I'd call the company that will clean it when it gets dirty. I'd ask them both about the shedding and the pre-treatments. By the way, I use Na...
- Had one luxurious wool rug in my family room....was very happy when it was time to replace. It does get "less sheddy" over time. I vacuumed constantly.
Gum in the Rug!
Asked by S.D. from El Paso
on July 24, 2010
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I just found that somone has tracked chewed gum onto the oriental rug in our bedroom. It's a pretty tightly woven, heavy wool rug and I have NO idea how to get the re...
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- Try using an ice cube on it and see if you can peel it off. Good luck. L.
- Okay, I know you're going to think I'm INSANE, but go with me on this. . . . Warm vinegar. Put it in a cup, zap it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to warm it ...
- If you were to get it in your hair they say to put peanut butter on it to get it out. Since the rug is hair-ish it may work. LOL! Don't put all your eggs in my bask...
Looking for a Rug Cleaner
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on November 21, 2008
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Hi all,
I have a 5x7 wool rug that I need to have professionally cleaned. I called one place and they quoted me between $75-$250. YIKES! Can anyone recommend a p...
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- Wool rugs do need special care. Rugs Plus in Fountain Valley did my 8 x 10 for about $85. I had to drop it off there, (Euclid near the 405), and pick it up. If it is...
- Hi J. :) We live in Laguna Niguel and recently had our entire house cleaned by a company called Renew. The carpets were hideous as I have 2 young children. When t...
- Just use resolve.. It works really good.
What Rug Is Safe for a Baby?
Asked by P.G. from New York
on December 2, 2011
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I need to purchase an area rug for our family room. I have two 11-month old crawling babies who spend a lof of time in that room. I found a couple of nice rugs and al...
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- Wool Tatami (a Japanese mat. We have some). Cotton
- You can buy organic wool rugs or rugs made from other kinds of natural fiber, they are just pretty pricey. Polypropylene itself is not considered toxic. It is widel...
- I would also select a wool rug. If properly cared for, they will also last the longest.
Pottery Barn Kids Rug
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on July 28, 2008
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Hi, I sw a posting a few days ago about the smell coming from a PBK rug. I purchased a rug from there for my daughter's room in 2005 but I have never noticed any funn...
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- My husband is an insane researcher on everything we purchase - and I have a very acute sense of smell so this was actually a big deal for us when we purchased a wool r...
- I don't know about toxins but PB rugs do emit a smell. I took ours to a professional rug cleaner and they told me that PB rugs smell. Even with the cleaning, it stil...
- Hi C.: Within the last month, I had my baby furniture delivered and it was emitting a smell as well. After much investigation and a call to the manufacturer, I disc...
How Do You Clean an Area Rug?
Asked by L.G. from San Francisco
on June 30, 2008
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I have an inexpensive area rug, 8' x 11'. It is in a high traffic room and I really want to clean it. I have no clue how to go about it. I can't steam clean it becau...
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- Hi L., First I cleaned the garage floor. The I put the rug out there and steam cleaned it. If your garage floor is mucky, put down a tarp or carpet remnant first. ...
- Hi L., As long as it is an inexpensive rug....I take mine outside,hang them up & beat them with a broom. This will get out the dust etc. I then just wash them out wit...
- Vacuum the heck out of it, then I'd put it in your driveway on top of a plastic sheet & use Resolve or Woolite on the stains and then shampoo it with one of those ren...
Area Rug for Family Room
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on October 1, 2010
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Where's the best place to purchase an area rug? Friend of mine is looking for one. Design style is traditional.
Thanks!
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- Home Depot has all kinds....
- It really depends on what they're looking for...Lowe's and Home Depot have lots you can take home that day in certain sizes and special order on others. They usually h...
- Home Depot or Lowes or Target or even a carpet barn or a rug store...it all depends on how much $ she is wanting to spend. I am still in the stage of my life where we ...
Dry Clean Only Rug
Asked by S.B. from Rochester
on October 3, 2008
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I have an area rug that is can only be dry cleaned. My son spilled a lot of milk on it yesterday, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for cleaning it. ...
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- I'm not positive, but I think if you put club soda/seltzer water on a stain it is supposed to help lift it up. HTH, J.
- if it says dry clean only, i wouldnt chance it trying to clean it myself. my suggestion, move the rug to a room where your son wont be near it! i took my good rug out ...
- Hi S., Why don't you use a dry cleaning home kit. I have used them before in a pinch and they work pretty good. Good luck J.
Getting Nail Polish Out of a Rug???!!!
Asked by M.L. from Portland
on September 21, 2010
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Oh, please someone have a solution out there! I'll try anything!
Tonight was one of the rare occasions where I pulled out the nail polish with my daughter and for the...
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- http://www.liftoffinc.com/product-ink-remover.php Motsenbocher's lift off #3. I had to order it off of the internet, after a red nail polish bottle shattered on my ca...
- My father-in-law once used paint thinner on my daughter's shirt (her favorite one) after she spilled nail polish all over the front of it and it didn't discolor and ca...
- I have a great product that gets nail polish out. Supposed to get out tar too, but I don't come across much tar nor do I want to go out searching for it to try.
Where Can I Get a Reasonablly Priced Area Rug?
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on June 19, 2009
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Hello!
Looking for an area rug for our living room. Any good place to get one in Pittsburgh? Or are there national chains that have good deals?
Thanks!
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- I have seen pretty good deals at Gabriel's and Big lots. Also check the clearance rug section at Home depot.
- GARDEN RIDGE in robinson!!! It was the old home depot(i think) across fromm kmart. TONS of rugs & great prices!
- We have several area rugs in our home that we got from IKEA. The prices are decent and they have held up quite well over the 10 years we've had them with a child and ...
