HOW DO YOU CLEAN AN OLD WOOL AREA RUG?

I purchased an aged wool, floral patterned, raise area carpet (approx. 8′ x 10′) during an auction. It needs spotless as well as there is not a veteran cleanser in my area. Can we purify it with a normal steam cleanser regulating cold water? If so, what about a beater bar? Do we need to diconnect which so we do not foam a wool? Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks!

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  1. Citycop
    September 13th, 2009 at 01:36
    Reply | Quote | #1

    I am a pro carpet cleaner and have been in the business for 10 years, do not take your wool rug to the laundry mat and do not use your steam cleaner on it. Wool is a very delicate fiber and can therefore be easily damaged. I would definitly see if there is any professional carpet cleaners that will come and pick it up from your house. If your area rug is not to expencive however you may be able to get away with just using the steam cleaner with no beater bar and just water, but if it is expencive the the only way to go it to have a pro do it.

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