How Do You Clean A Needlepoint Rug?
Needlepoint rugs, both homemade and store bought, are a common item. They often have high pile carpeting that can make the rug itself difficult to clean. A variety of fibers from silk to wool to acrylic are used to make needlepoint rugs, and not knowing the fiber content can pose a problem when cleaning needlepoint rugs at home. Despite this, there is an easy way to clean just about any type of needlepoint rug. Cut a piece of nylon screen and secure it around the vacuum hose with a hair tie. Use the hose to vacuum the rug in long slow motions from the top of the rug to the bottom. Vacuum in this manner several times until all the dust is removed from the rug. If the nylon screen becomes clogged, brush it off and continue to vacuum in this manner. Wet the cotton swab. Use the cotton swab to gently sweep across one of the fibers of the rug to test for colorfastness. If the cotton swab is still white, the rug can safely be washed. Fill the bucket or tub with cold or lukewarm water, and ad
