After using a handmade chindi rug, your first question would be how to clean it. Cleaning a handmade chindi rug can be even more difficult than making one as there are many factors to consider.
1. Hang it in the Sun
This is the most effective and simple cleaning of the handmade chindi rug. All you need to do is hang it outside and let the sunlight do its work by bleaching all the stains and dirt away, leaving your carpet fresh and sparkling. You will also not find this method time-consuming or overwhelming as it doesn’t require much effort on your part other than hanging up your rug for some hours every day. But make sure that your rug isn’t made from delicate fabric like silk or wool.
2. Rinse it with water
If sunlight is too harsh for your handmade chindi rug, then the best alternative would be to soak it in water and lukewarm soapy water. Mix one part of vinegar to nine parts of water and a few drops of dish soap. Soak up the entire mixture using a sponge or cleaning rag until all the liquid dries up. This method should also work well on delicate fabrics but make sure that you don’t leave them wet for long periods as mold might start growing on them.
3. Add Baking Soda
Another advantage of baking soda over water is that you get to choose how much baking soda goes into your homemade carpet cleaner according to its color, fabric type, etc. Add ¼ cup of baking soda along with a few drops of dish soap. Spray or pour the mixture on your handmade chindi rug and let it dry without rinsing it off. This might take longer than soaking but will leave your handmade chindi rug sparkling clean.
4. Machine Wash It Using Mild Detergent
If you don’t like any of the above methods, you should machine wash your handmade chindi rug. Pour lukewarm water into your washing machine along with 2 tbsps of mild detergent for cleaning delicate fabrics like silk/wool mix fabric. The amount of detergent would depend on how much dirt there is present in your carpet and what type of fabric it is made from (cotton/wool/silk). You can also add tbsp of vinegar to the water for additional shine and brilliant color.
5. Rinse it Carefully with Cold Water
Last but not least, if you feel your handmade chindi rug is too delicate to be machine washed, then you can merely rinse it in cold water and dry it in direct sunlight. Mix dish soap and white vinegar in a bucket and fill the lukewarm water. Dip your cleaning rag into this mixture and wipe off all stains from your handmade chindi rug using circular motions. Once done, hang up the rug or keep it flat on a floor to allow Sun to do its work.
In conclusion, your handmade chindi rug will lose its luster and shine if you don’t follow a proper way of cleaning it. So, clean every time you use a handmade chindi rug to restore its pristine beauty.
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