Clean a Jute Rug
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Jute, also called hessian or burlap, is a natural fiber found in clothing, luggage, and home furnishings. Jute carpets have some of the softest fibers in the world and feature a gold shine in their natural state. Jute may also be dyed a myriad of colors to provide different shapes and patterns in colorful carpets. Some manufacturers may mix jute fibers with synthetic fibers to create a stronger, more durable carpet. However, jute rugs can become discolored, stained, or mildewed and you may need to know how to clean a jute rug with proper care.
Steps
- Use a soft bristle brush and a dab of water to immediately clean spills on a jute carpet. Once a spill is set, it may become a stain and become difficult to remove.
- Vacuum a jute rug twice a week to prevent dirt accumulating in the jute fibers. Vacuum both sides of the rug as well as the floor underneath.
- Use a dry-cleaning powder to clean a jute carpet. Sprinkle the dry-cleaning powder onto the carpet, and use a stiff bristle brush to clean the jute fibers. Shake out the rug or vacuum as needed. A dry-cleaning kit may be available at carpet stores or online that contains the dry-cleaning powder, a spot remover, and a brush.
- Scrape solid spills with a dull knife, and then brush with a stiff bristle brush. Follow by vacuuming.
- Clean liquid spills on a jute rug by blotting. Avoid rubbing the spill. Club soda may be used to neutralize acidic spills such as red wine or tomato sauce.
- Dry any wet spills immediately with a hair dryer or fan.
- Remove mildew from a jute rug. Mix 1 part bleach to 6 parts water in a spray bottle. Test the mixture in an unseen spot on the rug. If discoloration occurs, dilute the spray and retest. Once the mixture is satisfactory, spray a little on the mildew, and work in with a soft brush. Rub with a dry cloth after 10 minutes.
- Treat jute rugs with a jute sealer. This can minimize the jute fibers' absorbency and protect the rug from stains. This will allow you a little more time to get any spills cleaned up before they set into the rug.
- Finished.
Tips
- Test any cleaner in an inconspicuous spot on the jute rug before applying it to the whole carpet.
- If one area of a rug becomes lightened by the cleaning of a stain, consider lightening the whole rug.
- If mildew is a persistent problem on a jute rug, move the rug to a drier location or use the rug only during dry seasons.
- Use chalks to blend rug colors. This is an alternative to lighting the entire rug when stain or cleaner has lightened or bleached rug fibers.
Warnings
- Do not rub a jute rug too aggressively with either a cloth or a brush. It can be damaging to jute rug care since it may cause the fibers to fray.
- Water is very damaging to jute carpets. Do not steam clean or use a wet shampoo to clean jute fibers.
- Do not use household cleaners on jute rugs as it may cause the fibers to lighten.
Things You'll Need
- Soft bristle brush
- Cloths
- Vacuum
- Stiff bristle brush
- Jute rug dry cleaner
- Dull knife
- Club soda
- Hair dryer or fan
- Bleach
- Water
- Spray bottle
- Jute sealer
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