Can I wash the carpet in the washing machine

The question - is it worth washing the carpet in the washing machine - worries many housewives. It seems that there is nothing unusual in this procedure and washing is similar to cleaning a shoe or plaid in a drum. But this is far from the case: in the case of rugs, a thorough washing of the base and pile, thorough cleaning and minimal spinning are necessary. Special industrial type washers cope with this task, and household machines are less efficient.

But everything is not so categorical, and acting competently, you can achieve an acceptable option. How to do it and is it worth it - we will tell below.

Should I machine wash?

Before squeezing the rug into the drum, it is better to think about whether the game is worth the candle. It is about identifying the pros and cons of this method of cleaning. The advantages - process automation and time saving - are quite controversial, since they are more than overlapped with disadvantages.

1. The need for primary processing. Vacuum the product well, shake it out, and if there are stubborn stains, treat it with a stain remover and soak.
2. Inefficiency. Household washers are not able to perfectly clean the pile.
3. Damage to cars. Sand and small stones in the carpet can damage the drum, while wool and hair can clog the drain and the trash filter. High risk of exceeding the permissible load weight and imbalance due to the rigidity of the canvas.
4. Damage to the product. Frequent washing of rubber mats can severely damage their base.

Machine washable for carpets made of fabric and PVC. With some conditions, including complex pre-treatment and allowable weight for a specific washing machine. It is recommended that you pay special attention to the first point, which we will discuss in more detail later.

Primary carpet processing

Hand washing with knocking out and thoroughly scrubbing with a hard brush the machine will not replace. The machine can only rinse, rinse and dry the canvas, therefore, before loading into the drum, it is recommended to carry out the initial treatment. This is done as follows:

• all dust, small stones, wool and sand are removed with a vacuum cleaner;
• the mat is soaked in warm water for several hours;
• if there is a stubborn stain, you will have to treat the contaminated area with a suitable stain remover;
• a special vibrating machine, which is designed to “knock out” dust microparticles, will not interfere;
• special preparations must be used to remove unpleasant odors in the pet field.

On this preparation for washing in the machine can be finished. Now we are determined with a detergent suitable for the type of fiber and select the optimal mode. About this - below.

We erase synthetic rugs

Not all mats can be loaded into the drum too often, some products are washed without powder, and some do not tolerate extraction. Therefore, before starting the cycle and filling the dispenser, we understand the type of coverage available.

PVC is the first among those carpets that can be washed in a washing machine. But only without the use of detergent. The optimal washing frequency is once a month, but a certain excess of the established “limit” is allowed. It is forbidden to squeeze and dry: after the cycle is completed, it is better to hang the mat on the crossbar and change sides every five hours.

Important! You can also dry it in another way: cover the mat with a suitable dry towel and roll it into a roll.

Microfiber products also require a special approach:

• do not wash with other linen;
• do not add softening conditioners, stain removers, bleaches to the dispenser;
• add an extra rinse.

As for the wash itself, a manual or delicate program is selected for synthetic materials. Instead of air conditioning, a few drops of essential oil are added.The temperature is adjustable within 40-60 degrees. If you exceed the temperature maximum, you can damage the structure of the fibers.

Rubber Carpet Care

With rubber mats in the washing machine should also be careful. First, select the delicate or manual mode. Secondly, we limit the temperature of water heating to 40 degrees. Thirdly, do not forget about the frequency of washing, which should be a maximum of once a month.

If the specified limit is exceeded, the product will irreparably deteriorate, deform and crumble. If emergency washing is necessary - it is better to stain the stain manually. Moreover, the instruction on how to wash a rubberized carpet with your own hands is extremely simple.

1. We prepare a soap solution.
2. Dip a brush with a soft bristle into it.
3. Carefully treat contaminated areas.
4. Leave for a few minutes so that the dirt "departed".
5. Rinse the product under high pressure.

Machine wash is not an obligatory step when cleaning bath mats. On the contrary, pre-treatment of the product with soaking slows down the process, and the risk of clogging the machine is extremely high. Therefore, we are not in a hurry to load the cover into the drum, but we are trying to refresh the carpet ourselves.