How to clean a rug with snow

This is an old rug cleaning method used in many countries that regularly receive sub-zero winters with substantial snow fall.  As the North of England are experiencing a particularly cold winter at the moment I though this information may be useful!

Rug cleaning using snow is a very effective method, it leaves the rugs bright, clean and bacteria free!  However you cannot just stick your rug into any old snow, you'll need fresh, light, dry snow - not the soggy stuff.  The key is that the rug never actually gets wet as the dry snow and the sub-zero temperatures means the snow never actually melts.

The sub-zero temperatures kill any bacteria and bugs in the rug (in the same way that we use our chiller at the rug cleaning studio to kill carpet moths).  The cold snow also helps to solidify any greasy build up on the rug which is then beaten away, leaving the rug looking vibrant.

Here is how to clean a rug using snow:

1. Put the rug outside to acclimatise - the rug needs to be very cold else the snow will melt and wet the rug which will inhibit the whole cleaning process.
2. Lay rug face down in the clean dry snow - cover with snow and let it lay for 15-20 minutes before gently beating the rug with a broom to loosen the dirt from the fibers.
3. Flip rug - flip it and move rug to a clean area of snow.  Again cover with snow, let it sit for 15-20 minutes before beating the other side to loosen and remove the dirt from the reverse.
4. Repeat - if a lot of dirt has been left in the snow you may want to repeat the beating process until you are satisfied with the dirt removal.
5. Brush snow off -  once you are pleased with the dirt removal shake or beat the rug over a railing to remove the snow.  Bringing the rug indoors and hang it out to sublimate - any remaining snow should turn to directly to vapor without actually wetting the rug.

If you lack the sub-zero climate and drifts of fresh powdery snow you may want to opt for a more modern carpet cleaning approach which is where Art of Clean can help.  We are proud to be the only Master Rug Cleaners in Cambridge.  We have a rug cleaning studio with a state of the art rug centrifuge that ensures the deepest clean and quickest drying time for your rug.

For more information about our services please contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk.

 

Art of Clean are specialists in: 

Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning,

Hardwood Floor Cleaning, 

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,

Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

 

  Pierre explains the rug cleaning process in this short video:

 

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See how clean your rugs could be with a stint at our rug cleaning plant in Cambridgeshire UK

We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Carpet, Rug, Hardwood floor, Stone floor, Upholstery and Leather cleaning for both domestic and commercial clients.  For more information about our services contact the team on 01223 863632 or at www.artofclean.co.uk to find out more.

 

 

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Rugs affected by flooding?

The recent floods to hit East Anglia are reportedly the worst in 20 years, according to the Mail Online.  Many people’s homes have been flooded with much damage to the homes and furnishings.  If your rugs have been contaminated with dirty flood water, immediate action will need to be taken to save your rug from colour damage, and mould and rot setting in.

See the pictures below of a rug that was flooded and came to our office yesterday

Contacting a rug cleaning specialist in important at this time as opposed to renting a rug doctor, this process needs to be completed thoroughly as flood water often carries sewage, oils and other harmful pollutants that need to be removed, and a quick drying is needed to prevent dye movement and mold.

The best way to clean a rug:

The debris and waste water that will have worked its way into the wave will need to be removed by soaking the rug in a cleaning bath, with a special solution that will safely sanitize the rug to thoroughly remove the bacteria that dirty flood water carries. Drying the rug thoroughly and quickly is important to prevent dye movement.  Many carpet cleaning companies will clean the rugs on the floor and this can lead to excessive long drying times. Longer drying times can cause browning of the fringes on the rugs or dye movement.  A damp rug is the perfect place for mold and rot to grow, a quick professional drying process is important to stop this and to ensure the rug doesn't lose its shape and form, the use of rug drying centrifuge and a specialist drying room is important.

What questions to ask a rug cleaning company before you hand them your rugs for cleaning.

• Are you insured for transporting my rugs?
• Do you have specialist training in the cleaning and treatment of rugs?
• If yes how many classes did you attend?
• Who will be cleaning my rugs?
• Do you have the necessary equipment - cleaning fine rugs is not the same as cleaning carpets!
• Do you have a dedicated rug drying room?
• Have you cleaned and restored flooded rugs before (if your rugs are flooded and requires restoration) - act fast as this will increase the chances of saving the rugs!

Here at Art of Clean we have all the equipment and expertise to clean and dry your fine rug in no time. If your rug got flooded and it might be a while before it will get cleaned - Get it in a bath of clean cold water and keep it in there until the cleaning company come and pick it up. Phone us for advice on 01223 863632 - www.artofclean.co.uk

Oriental Rug Cleaning Certification with Ellen Amirkhan and Aaron Groseclose

We have finished our training!


We are now the ONLY Master Rug Cleaners in Cambridgeshire! There is only 14 companies in the UK who has got this certificate. We are really proud to have been trained by Ellen and Aaron.



Last day was repairing rugs.




Pierre is trying to understand how a sewing needle works :).
Ellen knows what she is doing!

A really BIG THANK YOU TO ELLEN AND AARON.

Best training ever! Will definitely recommend for anybody who would like more knowledge on rug cleaning.