EASY Way to Clean an Area Rug (NO SCRUBBING)

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Fix it Flip

Fix it Flip

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@luxbookplanners
@luxbookplanners 3 жыл бұрын
Came here to learn how to clean my rugs, leaving here with purchasing mud boots on my mind.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂 love my Field & Stream boots
@mangot589
@mangot589 2 жыл бұрын
I live in California, and I’m going barefoot! Out in my driveway😉 But, I love, love boots. Hiking. Snow. Wellies. My granddaughters. All of them lol
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
@@mangot589 Just don't hit your foot with the pressure washer!
@bigpips3051
@bigpips3051 2 жыл бұрын
I know daaats right
@BOSSwky
@BOSSwky Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I ain’t the only one who thought that too lol
@michaelh7527
@michaelh7527 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for getting straight to the point and not talking about everything from the weather to the color of your dogs 💩 🤣🤣 I am currently doing this to a similar size rug I got for free. It was rolled up and left outside for a few months and smells bad. .... Not a big deal if I can't clean it.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, no problem. I hear you on that. I try to get to the point quick! Nothing to lose on a free rug! Blast away.
@roelofheijs9235
@roelofheijs9235 2 жыл бұрын
Qualinet specialist here. I clean carpets daily. You are doing most right bot not all. Leave your product work and brush it in. Wait a bit and rinse it all off. Make sure your water becomes clear. What you did wrong there as well, start on the back. Very important. For the rest, good video.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips.
@hackeenkonan9066
@hackeenkonan9066 Жыл бұрын
I used laundry soap to clean my natural fiber rug. I did use a good brush and vacuum shop to remove the water. Be careful using the washer pressure because it can damage the rug. Roll the rug to drain the water. Always a good idea to get help from family or friends when you start this rug washing project
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely don't use a pressure washer on a natural fiber rug
@elic5355
@elic5355 Жыл бұрын
Laundry soap on natural fiber is a terrible idea
@SAMZIRRA
@SAMZIRRA 4 ай бұрын
Thanks to you I have a happy landlord/roomate/friend who is coming home from vacation to five clean giant throw rugs. I really appreciate that you took the time to make this video and explain everything. You are awesome!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and I hope you friend loves the clean rug surprise!
@SSArcher11
@SSArcher11 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you said the finished rug was "a lot cleaner." Honesty goes a long way with me.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jaycorr2677
@jaycorr2677 3 жыл бұрын
I just want to thank you man you are the MVP this is THE best tutorial video on KZbin perfect explanation, clear instructions, takes in consideration to variables of the veiwer and giving info on the little steps that he took and just so much more thank you man 🤝💯
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Very kind words. It means a lot to hear that, thank you! Glad I could help!
@britty_Wills
@britty_Wills 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video! I initially went to Google looking for "professional area rug cleaning company", and your video was a top result. I definitely wasn't planning to do this myself, however, I'm going to give it a shot and hopefully save myself some money. Thanks 💪🏻💪🏻
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, good luck with it! Always feels good to get a project done yourself rather than paying somebody!
@mangot589
@mangot589 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is exactly what I’m looking for for my inexpensive area rug. 👌
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad I could help!
@checo3605
@checo3605 5 ай бұрын
Nicely done! I'm impressed by the multiple steps.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@KristinaLMeno
@KristinaLMeno Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! Now I know I can save my carpets that were flooded during the typhoon.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@WeatherNut27
@WeatherNut27 2 жыл бұрын
Leaf Blower & Deck! Excellent Idea! Great ending tune too. Thumbs Up!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Ha, you gotta get creative sometimes! Thank you for the kind words!
@U12Yak
@U12Yak 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Flip! Yes, I even went to the trouble of logging in just to give you an UPvote and a personal thank you for your video! Well done! Short, concise and to the point! You know where I will be today.....in my driveway washing out 3 area rugs just about your size rugs! Thanks, man! Again, well done!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 4 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, that's awesome. I truly appreciate it! No problem and good luck with the rugs!
@JRoseBooks
@JRoseBooks Жыл бұрын
Using the blower to dry. Genius!!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, you gotta get creative sometimes!
@White000Crow
@White000Crow 3 ай бұрын
Yes!!
@Kfolio
@Kfolio 4 жыл бұрын
had to like when he pulled out the blower
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 4 жыл бұрын
Ha ha. Gotta get resourceful sometimes.
@Ms.Tee65
@Ms.Tee65 6 ай бұрын
Thanks I need to do this for my daycare area rugs
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 6 ай бұрын
No problem. I'm sure those have more than their fair share of stains!
@jasonlawrence6209
@jasonlawrence6209 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. I wanted to share with you that I have also used a large push broom style squeegee to push out a lot of the water at the end to help the drying process.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
That's a good idea!
@modela4096
@modela4096 2 жыл бұрын
You confirmed what I did to one of my big rugs several years ago and it still looks pretty clean (with two big dogs still using it as a bed). So, I guess I will now do my other big rug. Cheers!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear it. Cheers!
@VE-cu1dj
@VE-cu1dj 2 жыл бұрын
Ok I did come here to see the rug cleaning tutorial, but watching stuff get pressure washed is super satisfying to me LOL
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, ha ha. Pressure washing in general is satisfying to do and watch.
@deedeemarie
@deedeemarie 3 жыл бұрын
Geez, now I’m going to want to do all 3 of my area rugs after seeing this! But, then again, let me do the one I need to clean first and see how much physical exertion this requires, lol! Thanks for your post. Love the idea of using the leaf blower for a bit.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, thanks! I like to get creative with whatever I have on hand! Good luck with it!
@talk2birds128
@talk2birds128 Жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful rug. Good job. 🧼🪄
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@talk2birds128
@talk2birds128 Жыл бұрын
@@fixitFlip 💫👋💫
@tashay7544
@tashay7544 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊 so much we will be clean to rugs tomorrow since my brother who owns a carpet cleaning company is to busy to get mine done.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
No problem and good luck with the project. It seems like everybody is busy these days! That’s a good thing.
@BruhMakesGlass
@BruhMakesGlass 2 жыл бұрын
I used an upside down push broom after to kind of squeegee some water out before hanging it, seemed to help
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea! (As long as it's pretty clean.)
@BruhMakesGlass
@BruhMakesGlass 2 жыл бұрын
@@fixitFlip I pressure washed it first, thanks! 😎
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
@@BruhMakesGlass There you go.
@ErBeary
@ErBeary 2 жыл бұрын
Great, except I recommend putting a tarp down first if your back yard/area isn't clean. I also opted for a bristled scrub brush with a handle to really work that soap in.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@ShannonMichelle7937
@ShannonMichelle7937 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I liked the leaf blower t the end, nice touch 👍🏾
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, thanks!
@AMERlCUNT
@AMERlCUNT 2 жыл бұрын
Love the idea as well as the warning/heads up! Clutchhhh
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@allyson4255
@allyson4255 2 жыл бұрын
Following your advice The difference is amazing. We are using our Hoover carpet shampooer to supplement the sunjoe power washer
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked well for you!
@Gargamel19
@Gargamel19 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent and straight to the point!! Not a lot of talking before getting down to business thank you!!! New subscriber!!! ; )
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's how I like to do it. Thanks for the subscribe too!
@HeyItsKayJayBae
@HeyItsKayJayBae 2 жыл бұрын
I spot cleaned my super dirty rug with Dawn and it literally made my carpet brand-new in that one spot and I have to do the whole thing Lol
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, well you will really like it once it's all done!
@unknowntosociety01
@unknowntosociety01 2 жыл бұрын
Quick tip use a large floor squeegee to remove excess water to make it easier for it to air dry
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Couple people have mentioned that here in the comments. That's a great idea.
@jamedraa8472
@jamedraa8472 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. One more way to use Dawn. Looks good.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, thanks. It's got a million uses for sure!
@JosefwitdaCoatOn
@JosefwitdaCoatOn 2 ай бұрын
Looks amazing! Thanks
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 ай бұрын
Thanks and no problem!
@MommaTwoShoes
@MommaTwoShoes 4 жыл бұрын
So easy!! What a great idea!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TypeOneg
@TypeOneg 3 жыл бұрын
I used a scraper to push the water out, and a wet dry vac. Then a carpet shampooer on the extract position. Then I roll it up til it's drained and stand it on end. When most of the water drains out and leaves the top part dry, I re roll it with the face up side facing out and then turn it upside down. The remaining water now at the top drains towards the middle and dries as it comes down the length of the carpet.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Good tricks!
@vkngwmn6636
@vkngwmn6636 3 жыл бұрын
that's what I did...didn't even use a power washer but buckets of water from to the well and soap w a brush
@KeyFobRob
@KeyFobRob 4 жыл бұрын
Very Nice!!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@knelson3484
@knelson3484 3 жыл бұрын
Smart! You just saved yourself money!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
That's always a good thing!
@sandybuchanan3479
@sandybuchanan3479 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rug!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sabrinajones6473
@sabrinajones6473 4 жыл бұрын
Nice rug.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Ms.Tee65
@Ms.Tee65 9 ай бұрын
How long did it take to dry. I need to clean my daycare rugs.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 9 ай бұрын
It was hot outside and I'd say a full day.
@Ms.Tee65
@Ms.Tee65 9 ай бұрын
@@fixitFlip Thank you, it’s cold here in NY. So I may have to wait .
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 9 ай бұрын
Yes, I believe that’s probably the right call.
@williamfarmer2388
@williamfarmer2388 3 ай бұрын
This is awesome
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@unwelcomemotivation
@unwelcomemotivation 4 жыл бұрын
if you have a spray bottle you can fill it with water/little soap and spray the rug first!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, that will definitely work!
@HeyItsKayJayBae
@HeyItsKayJayBae 2 жыл бұрын
For those of you without a pressure washer you can go to the car wash 👍🏼
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, they also have a nice, big flat surface there you can use if you don't have a driveway.
@chellyelizabeth4378
@chellyelizabeth4378 2 жыл бұрын
How do I get it home if its wet? I don't have a truck 🥺
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
@@chellyelizabeth4378 You can get tarps pretty cheap at Harbor Freight if you wanted to lay a tarp down in your trunk. If it would fit.
@GC-zk1cn
@GC-zk1cn Жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea! Thank you!
@scottm2398
@scottm2398 4 ай бұрын
That's a horrible idea..car washes are filthy . I wouldn't put my nice rug on the ground inside of a car wash. Lol .
@dianeo2108
@dianeo2108 2 жыл бұрын
We just did this today. One 5x7 textured rug and one 8x10 short shag. It’s helping that it was 105° while we were washing it so hopefully they’ll dry faster! The smaller rug wasn’t to bad to get on a folding table to dry as our fence would’ve been next to impossible to get it up over. The bigger rug was extremely heavy to maneuver onto a larger folding table to dry. As of right now the smaller one is almost dry. The larger one may be sitting outside overnight! It’s supposed to be in the 100’s tomorrow again. I pray it is for the sake of the rug drying! I thought it would’ve been easier to set the rugs on the tables set side by side to wash so they wouldn’t have to be moved to someplace else to dry. I think pressure washing it where you want it to hang or sit to dry is a good idea. We washed it on the drive in front of our house, then had to carry them to the back yard while already on the tables! My guy? … well I’ve already told him we’re not doing this again! Never again! 🤪
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, they do get a bit heavy when wet 😆
@wingnutbert9685
@wingnutbert9685 2 жыл бұрын
Two things to help with getting the most water out: I got this stiff rubber flooring tile from a hardware/big box store. It like a utility flooring that's like a very open grid and comes in one foot 'tiles' and snaps together. Comes in a pack of 6 or 8 tiles. Light weight and easy to store with little space needed. Put your rug on this when washing. It keeps it off the ground and REALLY makes clearing/draining the soapy water much easier. Use a squeegee to push the water out of the rug. Almost anything will work. A window squeegee, a foam floor squeegee, a piece of lumber with a slightly rounded edge, the back edge of a floor broom, etc. Again, having the grid flooring underneath helps a lot. If you have one and want it as dry and lighter weight as possible, a wet/dry shop vac will suck out more water. I did a med. pile 8x10 wool rug. That thing is a whale when wet!!!!! Oh, and laundry soap would be my suggestion. The HE kind as it suds' less. And put a gallon in a watering can with a table spoon of powder laundry soap. Rinses easier. Too much soap sticks in the fibers and is a PITA to get totally rinsed out. You want the water to be soap free when rinsing. Soap that is left behind will cause dirt to stick more.
@dianeo2108
@dianeo2108 2 жыл бұрын
@@wingnutbert9685 Thank you for the tips! At this point if we did this again on our own, finding some place for it to dry would be the challenge right now as we don’t have a fence that we can hang it on to fry. Or anything got that matter. When we did this, I don’t think they came as clean as I had hoped. In my mind they still smell very dusty so at this point I will either have them professionally cleaned or just toss them out. And just buy smaller rugs from now on!
@wingnutbert9685
@wingnutbert9685 2 жыл бұрын
@@dianeo2108 I think some scrubbing with a soft-ish bristle brush is a good idea to really get them clean. I've got a set of folding, height adjustable, metal saw horses that work well for draping them on to dry. Just have to shift them every so often to avoid getting a crease if they stay in one spot. Maybe a pre or post soak with some vinegar/water would help with the smell? I've got some jute backed cheap rugs from Ikea and the jute smell just doesn't go away. You can't really smell it unless you put your face right to it, but still annoying. :)
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
@@wingnutbert9685 Good input!
@Pixelated_Moon
@Pixelated_Moon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you mention this process is not for natural fiber and valuable rugs. Please apply the same caution with rayon - also known as viscose, artificial silk, Luxelle, Tencel, among others. Even though it is synthetic fiber, rayon rugs do not do well when wet. You can easily ruin the fibers' shape and texture, either shrinking and/or stretching the fibers, especially if attempting to pressure wash, turning a wonderfully soft, silky, luminescent rug into a hot mess. Those misshapen fibers will never return to normal. Best to have rayon rugs professionally cleaned. Pressure washing is an effective and efficient technique for indoor/outdoor and many nylon/polyester area rugs, though.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the input.
@hallowstylestudio2315
@hallowstylestudio2315 2 жыл бұрын
I think I would use a shop vac to suck out the water... Great idea!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and yes you could do that!
@ryank9910
@ryank9910 2 ай бұрын
Love it!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@nukapuka
@nukapuka 3 жыл бұрын
I would use organic soap next time. Good for grass on dry sommer days.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Good tip.
@Ehhhaway
@Ehhhaway 3 жыл бұрын
There is no such thing as “organic soap” only natural soap. Also grass is an ugly waste of water and pointless
@nukapuka
@nukapuka 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ehhhaway In sommer the grass is often brown instead of green. The water could be used to feed the grass.
@bernicelee7868
@bernicelee7868 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, you did a great job👍
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
No problem. Thanks for the kind words!
@chickenpasta7359
@chickenpasta7359 2 жыл бұрын
I have a question, do you think shampoo would also work good for a rug instead of Dawn soap?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
I've never tried that!
@anthonyariola6278
@anthonyariola6278 2 жыл бұрын
Good video ,I’m subscribed &will try it
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck with the project.
@brutherb
@brutherb 2 жыл бұрын
did you use your solution poured into the dispenser along with the water connected or just straight solution. i have used the solution dispenser before but it was concentrate that mixed with the water and diluted itself
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
I put 3 oz of dawn into a gallon of water, and then poured the mix into the tanks. (I could have used way less dawn.) I think you'd be ok with 1 oz of Dawn in a gallon of water.
@michaellaframboise7646
@michaellaframboise7646 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@charlotteprescott-ruland9121
@charlotteprescott-ruland9121 2 жыл бұрын
Was hoping you had an easier idea for drying the rug 😭. Guess I’ll just see what I can do with what I have. I washed a very dense 9x11 shag rug on our patio once. Hubby and two sons tried to lift it to put it over a drying rack thingy he made...and after a few choice words and no success...he rolled it up, cut it into small pieces, and told me to order a new one 😂😂😂 I no longer purchase shag rugs. We have two oversized Shepherds. So now I only get very short pile rugs.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, now that's a story. Yes I can imagine a shag rug would be MUCH heavier!
@ariesnc6320
@ariesnc6320 3 жыл бұрын
I power washed the same way but then I took a wet vac and sucked up the excess water to help the rug dry quicker.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@jasonboles7591
@jasonboles7591 2 жыл бұрын
What can a pressure washer not do LOL nice video sir...
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. ha ha. And thank you.
@stacycolnaghi33
@stacycolnaghi33 2 жыл бұрын
I used a pool scrub brush to scrub my area rug and them used a rubber squeegee to get water out quicker.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
I've had some other people tell me that since posting. Great idea!
@allyd8809
@allyd8809 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Flip!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
No problem Ally! Thanks for watching!
@rayurlich
@rayurlich 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir!
@toeder
@toeder 2 жыл бұрын
Put a slash of fabric softener in with the dawn dish detergent
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@nancybenson8925
@nancybenson8925 3 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend this method with jute backed rugs?
@mz.peaches301
@mz.peaches301 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Flip! It was very informative but I have to say, I did not see a big difference in color to the rug (the white flowers). Maybe if you post a pre pic and a post pic side by side I could see it 👍🏾
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea. I should have put that in there at the end. If I do another one of these cleaning videos, I will do that!
@dianaevans7102
@dianaevans7102 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!! I'm going to do this for my rug!!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
No problem and good luck with it!
@RobertGilbert-p5n
@RobertGilbert-p5n 10 ай бұрын
I have a large area Rug 9 x 12 and I'm thinking of cleaning it your way but at a Car wash.. I'll pre soak with dawn & Mr Clean and then off to the Car wash to finish it.. OK?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 10 ай бұрын
I have seen people do it that way before. The hardest part is just getting a big heavy wet rug back home to dry.
@bingbong7431
@bingbong7431 3 жыл бұрын
Those boots look great, where can I get a pair?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Field & Stream brand. Great quality. I think I got them at Dicks.
@jakestevens8552
@jakestevens8552 2 жыл бұрын
So my wife used a carpet cleaner and I don’t think it dried out all the way or something cause dude it started to stink. So I’m gonna use my washer and take care of it tomorrow morning. But ours is shag. Think it’ll be alright?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Shag rugs are a little trickier to clean and dry for sure. It sounds like it got a little mildew going on. They are typically steam cleaned and can take a while to dry. If all you have on hand is a pressure washer, you could give it a try, but I can't promise it won't beat it up a bit and cause it to deteriorate some. But if its already stanky then maybe its worth a shot?
@futbol1972
@futbol1972 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think I can pressure wash this runner rugs made of Material Polypropylene?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what my rug in the video is made out of so yes!
@tinafisher5211
@tinafisher5211 2 жыл бұрын
Excuse me.. I understand your getting right to the point I like that... but.. being that I have a huge rug, from my decent mother bought from Home depot back in the middle 2000's, and they recommended for her to use the 1liter club soda on the rug I have Now... but.. It's Not Enough... so... being you mentioned Palmolive dish detergent, is that clear dish dish detergent or what? Cuz I already have the dry and vac machine... I'm jsut trying to find the best way to get this huge rug cleanest that I can get this rug... You knw??
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Dawn dish soap and a pressure washer but only on synthetic rugs.
@magyaradam8957
@magyaradam8957 2 жыл бұрын
How do you dry it in the winter?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't wash one in the winter!
@renay83
@renay83 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. When you have a moment could you link to the power washer you used. Thx
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
No problem! Here it is. I love it! amzn.to/2RhFzDf
@drbog502
@drbog502 3 жыл бұрын
Mate he's right about them being heavy
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
No joke.
@wilsonordonez1804
@wilsonordonez1804 2 жыл бұрын
wow cool how
@Kottesque
@Kottesque Жыл бұрын
My dog just messed up my rug and I went looking for videos on how to clean them..this was the first one I watched, and waddya know..I just bought a power washer yesterday...what are the odds?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
Perfect timing!
@wptx2827
@wptx2827 2 жыл бұрын
Tip: use a shopvac or carpet cleaner machine to suck the dirty water out. Because my driveway doesn't have a high enough grade, I found that the dirty water just pooled underneath the rug. I flipped it, did the underside, and flipped it again to do the top, and there was still lots of dirty water. Only after I used my rug machine did I finally get all the dirt out. Bonus, it made the rug lighter to pick up and hang. I've used the Bissell carpet cleaner only on this particular rug before, and I gotta say that the pressure washer + Bissell method is by far better.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input.
@lenahilltop227
@lenahilltop227 3 жыл бұрын
Tfs! 👍🏽
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@GrammyRose
@GrammyRose 3 жыл бұрын
When you hung it over your railing, how long did you leave it, and did it have indents
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
I left it out there for about half a day or so in direct sunlight, and no, there were no indents.
@charlieresendez2610
@charlieresendez2610 11 ай бұрын
What about pricing? What would you charge for a rug that size to double that size?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 11 ай бұрын
That's a good question. I've only ever done my own rugs, but I'd say the hardest part is carrying the wet rug where it needs to go to dry. If this part will be difficult to get to, then I would charge more. At least a few hundred.
@charlieresendez2610
@charlieresendez2610 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 11 ай бұрын
No problem.@@charlieresendez2610
@r.j.23537
@r.j.23537 Жыл бұрын
Where did you purchase this rug 😍
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
I believe this was a treasure find at a Bargains and Buyouts!
@stimpen12
@stimpen12 2 жыл бұрын
What is "dawn"? Some kind of dish soap?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, dish soap.
@xyzp8
@xyzp8 2 жыл бұрын
What's the rug material?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
100% olefin
@juliachambers725
@juliachambers725 Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing but how about fiber rugs lol
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
Have it professionally dry cleaned or spot clean it carefully lol.
@r.j.23537
@r.j.23537 Жыл бұрын
What about taking it to a self car wash
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
That works, too! Only hard part is hoisting a big, wet rug back into your vehicle!
@guitarguy9402
@guitarguy9402 3 жыл бұрын
how long does it take to dry?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
I would say I left it hanging there for a solid 6 or 7 hours in the direct sun on a warm day! Plus hitting it with the blower a little bit at first.
@guitarguy9402
@guitarguy9402 3 жыл бұрын
@@fixitFlip ok thanks your video helped me a lot
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
@@guitarguy9402 No problem, glad I could help.
@scrub3603
@scrub3603 3 ай бұрын
He's still waiting for it to dry, and it now smell funky too
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 ай бұрын
Who is he?
@kjwilliams1031
@kjwilliams1031 3 жыл бұрын
We did this with one of our area rugs. It ruined it by not drying properly causing mildew.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
You mean you brought it in before it was dry? I’m confused.
@kjwilliams1031
@kjwilliams1031 3 жыл бұрын
@@fixitFlip no. We left it out hanging over our deck banister for 2 days in southern California heat. If was completely dry, but stunk. Not sure what happened.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
@@kjwilliams1031 Hmmm. I've never heard of that happening before. I wonder if the dew soaked back in during the night and next morning. I only kept mine out there for a few hours on a hot, sunny day and it did the trick. I did take the blower to it for a few minutes like I showed in the video. Sorry that happened to you.
@andrewwhetstone9695
@andrewwhetstone9695 2 жыл бұрын
What is the material of your rug
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
100% olefin
@mykidsmom92
@mykidsmom92 3 жыл бұрын
What if you don’t have a pressure washer or carpet shampooer
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
I've personally only done it those two ways. I did a little research and there seems to be a few good tips here: www.familyhandyman.com/article/how-to-clean-carpet-without-a-machine/
@junedavis461
@junedavis461 Жыл бұрын
You can buy a piece to put on the end of your house that puts out the water with more pressure. I used it and it worked well.
@AShroudOfTruth
@AShroudOfTruth 3 жыл бұрын
Non-synthetic rugs can be cleaned the same way.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@valm124
@valm124 3 жыл бұрын
Do you like the sun Joe?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
I do, I love it! Here's my review video on it if you want to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYjHhWhtZ7x5gq8
@bulldogchloe1
@bulldogchloe1 2 жыл бұрын
Why not use carpet cleaner and not dawn dish soap
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
I would stick with a mild dish soap. Some carpet shampoos could damage a rug.
@Pubek
@Pubek 4 жыл бұрын
How long did it take to dry?
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 4 жыл бұрын
I'd say it took about 6-7 hours out in the sun. (plus a little help from my leaf blower)
@Pubek
@Pubek 4 жыл бұрын
@@fixitFlip Thank you. Doing this on Friday. Wish me luck. I don’t wanna shell out the money for a new rug quite yet.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 4 жыл бұрын
@@Pubek I hear you on that! Good luck, you got this!
@Ojb_1959
@Ojb_1959 3 жыл бұрын
Hot dry weather and shop vac shortens dry time a lot and gravity helps too.
@iammedusa2734
@iammedusa2734 3 жыл бұрын
Step 1: Get a driveway….. ok brb
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Lol, cheap and easy right! (I've seen where some people will spray it at the car wash - just need an open flat surface - I'm not sure how they get a heavy wet rug home though.)
@rimoishere564
@rimoishere564 2 жыл бұрын
I'm finally cleaning my room that i haven't cleaned in a while ( messy depression room, you can imagine ) and I want to wash my rug. I will be back if it worked for me or not-
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Okay, let me know! It should work!
@rimoishere564
@rimoishere564 2 жыл бұрын
@@fixitFlip it worked but i have a bunch of small wooden pieces stuck by the root (it's a fluffy rug) and it needed some scrubbing and will need a good brushing, but it turned from dark grey back to light grey! Thank you for the video!!
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
@@rimoishere564 No problem and that's great to hear!!
@chrisbartz5439
@chrisbartz5439 2 жыл бұрын
I just did that the other day. Now my rug STINKS like wet dog even though it's dry. Not sure what I did wrong
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm....must not have dried all the way I'm guessing.
@wilsonordonez1804
@wilsonordonez1804 2 жыл бұрын
clean my rugs
@LadiLondyn
@LadiLondyn Жыл бұрын
I did my rug like this, it’s been 2 days, it still isn’t dry
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
Oh wow. It's so hot where I live I think it would dry even faster
@LadiLondyn
@LadiLondyn Жыл бұрын
@@fixitFlip it was hot here too, in the triple digits. The time I choose to wash my rug is when it wants to cool down 😂😂
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip Жыл бұрын
@@LadiLondyn Of course it does, lol.
@vkngwmn6636
@vkngwmn6636 3 жыл бұрын
I'd add a little oxygen bleach too
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea 👍🏻
@TP-xy2ms
@TP-xy2ms 3 жыл бұрын
Clean my rug this way or take it to the car wash.
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's a good place to do it. Plenty of space and everything you need right there.
@TP-xy2ms
@TP-xy2ms 3 жыл бұрын
@@fixitFlip I also wear my h)noting boots like you but my calfs are no way near the size of yours, lol. I am skinny chicken leg old man. Lol
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
@@TP-xy2ms Ha ha, I always pressure wash in my boots!
@طعنةغدر-ث8ت
@طعنةغدر-ث8ت 3 жыл бұрын
Next video : how you can eat by your hand ?
@jodiewest4949
@jodiewest4949 3 жыл бұрын
Flip lot of soap huh 🤔
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I would use less next time for sure!
@tjcolv6427
@tjcolv6427 2 жыл бұрын
Waste of my time
@fixitFlip
@fixitFlip 2 жыл бұрын
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