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[bonnielu]

I have an old Royal Place rug.  It is probably a 2X3.  It is soft green with fringe and the standard flower pattern.  Nothing special but it looks dingy and dirty.  I am not sure if I can just put it in a tub and wash it with soap and water... probably not.  WHAT SHOULD I USE THAT WILL WORK.  I havent't tried anything yet.  I honestly don't want to pay for professional cleaning and I don't have a rug shampooer.  (sp). 

[Kachina624]

There are some foam rug cleaners at the grocery store. 

[firewife]

Resolve is a great rug cleaner that you can buy at the market.

[jaxs mom]

We just use our steam cleaning carpet shampooer. 

[Trix]

Any steamer will aid in disinfecting a small area rug.  For cleaning mine, I use a firm scrub brush and Simple Green. 

[Nomorebirthdays]

@bonnielu that's what I did, cold h2o, woolite, worked the suds in with my hand. Hung over small step stool in the tub. Took several days to dry. Not Royal Palace but was wool.

[Kachina624]

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@jaxs mom wrote:

We just use our steam cleaning carpet shampooer. 

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@jaxs mom  She says she doesn't have a rug shampooer. 

[Lucky Charm]

I had a circular Royal Palace with fringe edges.  Stunning!

I used to vacuum it really well and then wipe it down with the equivalent of Clorox wipes.  Store brand clorox wipes.

No, the bleach did not fade the colors at all.  It actually seemed to come up brighter.  Looked great.  I did this several times a year when I did a *spring cleaning*.

No longer have the rug as it was almost a deal breaker for the home I sold.

[henderson]

You can google "how to clean wool area rugs".

[sandraskates]

If you have the ability to wash it outside, I'd suggest getting a rug cleaning product and following the directions, then hose it off. Easier than bending over a tub.