Try pre treating with a stronger stain removal formula and scrubbing those stubborn areas by hand. Let the formula sit for awhile if you ever do again. And then use machine after to rinse. I have a white rug as well. I add oxiclean white revive to the water this helps a lot!
Yes, I will definitely be cleaning it again and try that. I have a spot in front of my couch that gets so dirty because of high foot traffic. I think i'm gonna film a video trying out some of the tips i've gotten in the comments! I appreciate the tip!!
@@TashaAntoinettehope you are doing well, just found you! Wish your friend Josh would have help ed you! I think he just wanted to watch you work out 😂😂😂! Ready for that updated video! Try a couple different things. ❤❤❤ Take care
Just wanna remind everyone, I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to cleaning rugs and I apologize if any of you are upset by the mistakes I made. If you see that I made a mistake lmk what could've been done differently so I can make the changes next time! Thank you ❤
You can sprinkle baking soda all over your rug, leave on for 20 min. Baking soda will lift the dirt. Also, if you can stand the smell of vinegar. You can spray some vinegar onto rug or put into your clean water canister. The baking soda and vinegar will lift, clean deodorize your rug and you will have a very clean white rug again. I also recently discover this all natural product called the amazing whip-it (yellow label) and oh my gosh it works wonders. I use it to clean everything. I cleaned my bed with these 3 products and just amazing results. But thanks for sharing your idea.
@@whenpangmetsteve444 Thanks! I'll def try this out the next time I clean my rug! Probably the vinegar tbh I feel like the baking soda would take forever to vacuum out!
You did an excellent job! Most people throw shags away because they don't know how to clean them.......I have leather shag carpets....i fear any dirt in them...or it goes outside with a baseball bat for cleaning.
I have the same rug and the best way to get the dirt out and fluff it back up is to shake it out like crazy ( mine is big and heavy like yours too and I grab a side and stand on top of my couch to shake most dirt and debris onto the floor) so it’s hard to do that but it works. I find that since the shag is so high, vacuuming it just crushes it and all the dirt back in. I still vacuum after shaking though ..and I repeat the process of shaking out and vacuuming a bunch of times till im too tired. End with a shake , not a vacuum. Hope I helped anyone !
Yess! Girl, I dont think i'll be able to lift the rug. I'm dead weak for real hahah. Need to start working out to be able to clean this rug! I am planning on doing the rug again and I am going to try and implement everyones tips! I'll add this haha should be fun to watch!
I have the same carpet except much larger. No way that I can turn it over. But I'll try to shampoo it and see if I can get it back to pretty ocean waves white! Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, turning mine over is already such a task. It weighs so much! Folding one half over the other might be an option if you want to vacuum it like that from the bottom and get all the dirt loose and then flip it over and do the other side and then vacuum it normal! So much work haha but I love this rug so it’s worth it! I hope yours turns out great ❤️
Yes girl!! It’s so satisfying too!! I recommend buying your own machine tbh it’s not too much more and anytime something happens you’ll be able to clean it right away. It’s a game changer!
I was using the Hoover for pets win tunnel three max performance vacuum. And I feel like it does work really well, but it’s so heavy and I personally have a hard time using it 😂 I hate vacuuming and I need to find another one that’s lighter but works well.
Good video. I have a very similar rug that needs a clean and I was too scared to wet it. You will find if you shake it from the corners the pile will stand up more.
I was afraid at first too, but I don’t know if you had a chance to watch my updated video of the carpet cleaning. I bought my own machine and honestly it works so well. I think it worked better than the first time I did it, and it was only like 80 bucks at Walmart ! You should try it, I don’t think you’ll regret it!
I used to have a rug like that but I threw it out because there was a mold problem at that house. I recommend looking for a small handheld one so you don't have to worry about how to get that machine up there each time.
Yeah, if I still had to carry that machine up to the third-floor, I would be crying lol my mom luckily bought me a shampoo machine as a gift, so I have it on deck! Best gift ever 😂
Yes, it literally took me like five hours and my back was killing me! I’m going to be doing a new video cleaning it again, with some suggestions this time!
My issue with my rug is that there’s food debris like chips and cereal from my kids eating on the rug. I’ve tried using my dyson to vacuum it on both sides of the rug and it’s still dirty!!!!!
I honestly feel that! I was cleaning the other day and I took the hose from my vacuum because I spilled some ashes on my white rug, FML I know. But with the hose I feel like I was able to get a lot more out of it like I got all of the ash out, and the area looked and felt more clean and soft than the other areas. Try that and see if it works? Since it’s more targeted, only thing is it’s gonna take forever. And my arm was tired after that one section 😂😭
what people don't understand is do not put a lot of suds in the cleaner, bc you won't get it all out and suds leaves residue on the carpet....do not use near the amount of soap they suggest to use....if you have white carpets, ask people to take their shoes off, I do...shoes bring in lots of nasty bacteria. Great Job, looks great. I use a tad of white vinegar water and peroxide....
Yeah, I try not to put a lot of soap and I rinse it with water a bunch of times to make sure all the soap is out! Because if you don’t get it out then dirt will stick to the rug even more 😭 The hardest part for me is telling people more than once. I need to stick a sign on my couch 😂 and I will try that, I hear vinegar is great for pet accidents!
For my rug personally no, but mine is really thick. If it's more thin then it might. It definitely went on the sides though because I had to get the edges! My floor is laminated though and they were completely fine after.
I use a dog brush on my rug! It works so great to fluff it back up. Get the brush with the tiny metal flexible bristles that combs out mats in dog fur. It works great on shag rugs, too!
Haha I have a shark and it doesn't work well with my shaggy rugs that's why I'm on here. Looking for a better vacuum and rug cleaner. Thank you for the video....I'll be heading to my local Big lots this weekend. I also believe Price Chopper has the same rug cleaner you can rent. Could you please share the name of the vacuum you used?
I have a high-performance pet Hoover! I do like it, I honestly I’m just pretty weak and it’s a really heavy vacuum for me! It does pick up a lot of hair!
@@Myyoutubenotyiurs overstock! I LOVE their rugs. Got my mom a nice European style rug and it’s great. www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Polar-Shag-White-Fluffy-Silken-Rug-51-x-76/13281389/product.html?option=22036707
If not this one is either the same or very close! www.overstock.com/products/safavieh-handmade-vukosava-shag-guenevere-3-inch-extra-thick-rug-40457900?variant=45360381427871
Click the link to see the new video, I think it came out much better this time around and I bought a carpet cleaner instead of renting it! ua-cam.com/video/HN9uC9I6C6w/v-deo.html ❤️😘
Did you use a specific setting on your vacuum? The internet said no beater bar but I don't think I have the option to turn that off. I just bought a shag rug and now questioning my purchase 🥲. I didn't realize you need a rake to comb like a pet too. Also no said these were so damn heavy.
The only kind of settings I have on my vacuum are like high carpet to bare floor i’ll put it on the high carpet but I definitely still see it pulling pieces of the shag out, not like actual strands but it definitely makes it fluffy and it’s like if there was a little bit of hair and your hairbrush and you pulled that out. I definitely don’t regret my purchase, I say stick with it! I love a good shag rug, if it’s not too hard you can flip it over and vacuum it that way!
You got this! If you don’t already have one I definitely recommend buying your own machine it’s like $30 more and then you can always spot clean a lot easier!
These rugs are gorgeous. Especially in white. But when you have a pet. It’s so hard to keep clean. I had one that wasn’t as big. So I would take it to the laundromat and put it one of those big ass washers. It would come out super clean.
I wish I could take this rug to a laundromat, it’s so hard to get clean. I’m planning on doing another video soon because it really needs to be cleaned again haha
Of course, I’m glad I could help in anyway! I was a little stressed and scared before I did it but I was like either try to clean it or throw it out haha happy shampooing ✨
No, the floor is still looking great! I didn’t really get the floor wet except around the edges because the rug is so thick! If you watch my newer one, I bought the machine and that one works much better for not getting anything wet aside from the rug!
I didn’t get my rug soaking wet as I know I can’t dry it super fast, and I went over it with the machine just to suck up as much water as I could like five or six times. And I left it inside my apartment to dry, I just opened my windows and turn my fan on high!
Mine is the same brand as yours though the fibers are longer and almost like twisted thread spaghetti…only way to describe lol! Anywho, it’s 8x10, EXTREMELY heavy and impossible to pick up and shake. We took it out in the yard on a 12x24 tarp and tried our best to shake back and forth while it was upside down and beat the tarnation out of it with a metal bat on the back side….still full of the finest particles of crumbs, glitter, paper, smashed yogurt raisins - anything children can make a mess of and anything that can come off yours and a pets body is in that rug and I regret the day I bought it! Deep cleaning with a personal use machine doesn’t do anything and vacuuming is pointless because the fibers are so long and matted together. I will suggest to you though for your type of shag is to slow vacuum. Meaning as slow as you can go throughout the entire rug, several times, until you see no more filling the bin/canister
These rugs are SO heavy I don't think people truly understand haha. I absolutely cannot lift this rug by myself, I might try but I also don't want to get injured in the process haha. I'm sorry to hear that you regretted buying the rug, maybe you can find a way to reuse it when you buy a new one. Since i'm sure it was expensive as heck haha, my mom used to cut up her old rugs (if it was possible) and put them inside our dogs houses, or on the patio for them to chill on instead of the hard brick! I definitely think slow vacuuming works better, I do believe I don't have the right vacuum for this rug. I've been noticing that it pulls pieces of the shag out and makes it like frizzy? If that makes sense. Lol I don't know if it's too strong or what but I put it on high carpet and it does that. So i'm thinking about buying a new vacuum, not quite sure yet.
@@TashaAntoinette I know! They’re unbelievably heavy, there’s no way to properly clean them as you would need it to be alone and without heavy machinery to lift it! Let alone when it’s wet! I think that with vacuuming these types you just need to have your brush bar turned off, that way it sucks what it can but it won’t agitate it too much to where it’s pulling and brushing the fibers. Or at least use an attachment on the hose - would take forever but would be more thorough in the long run. That’s a good idea for the doggies! I just need to get a dog lol! I did think of cutting the rug in half so it’s easier to manage. What sucks is it cost almost as much as what you pay for or at least half of it to get rugs professionally cleaned. Doesn’t make sense does it?!!
Overstock!! That was definitely the place where I found the most options for the best prices! I literally checked HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and all those other places but the rugs were so expensive still.
It didn’t really go through the rug to laminated flooring bc it’s so thick! However, for drying I opened my windows and turned my fan on over night it honestly was like 90% dry by the morning time!
If you figure it out, share the deets! The whole part in front of where I actually sit down is flat and everything else is fluffy. Someone once told me that the oils in our feet are what make it less fluffy 🤷🏽♀️ I’m going to try and comb through it!
Oh my goshhhh this is too much lol. I sure wish that I seen this video before I bought my shag rug because I would've left it right where it was at, the store.
😂😂 I feel it lol but I have it now. I definitely recommend investing in your own carpet cleaner. It’s a lot easier than renting! I still love the rug though, and it’s held up pretty nicely!
@@TashaAntoinette thank you girl! One more day! The first section was large and took me two days with drying, because one area was an area I had to address pet stains, so I kind of did it twice lol. I'm on the second section which should be dry by tomorrow then I have to move the furniture to reach the third area. Then let THAT dry, and finally put all my furniture BACK in place. This is the price I pay for having 4 dogs in my house regularly, and 2 foster dogs for the last 2 months on top of THAT! But hey, they're worth it. Once a year DEEP cleaning my rugs isn't too much to ask for them to be in my life.
@@trademarktm2222 omg, I refer to that as Real Life Tetris! It's a VERY handy skill. My mother took 3 kids camping in a Chevy Cavalier. Food stuff, tent stuff, dining tent stuff, cooking STUFF, plus 4 people's.....stuff! I had a lot of practice in my life.
Literally it's been raining out for THREE DAYS, and I have ONE section left! I could use a hair dryer but it's too much work. Tomorrow the rain is supposed to break finally.
What should I use to condition it? And as far as brushing it like a wide tooth comb? Or like an actual brush? I just bought a carpet cleaner so I’m planning on doing a whole second video with everybody’s recommendations!
@@TashaAntoinette yeah an actual brush. Maybe like a horse brush? . Id use half distilled water and conditioner for a light spray. Just like hair, those fibers will get nappy and tangled. Makes sense to basically detangle it the same way? Btw this is all theory. Lol Ive never tried it. But I’ve been thinking it about it for mine after I use that carpet cleaner machine.
I recently learned you shouldn't lol but I personally have nowhere else at the moment, someone recommended dumping it outside. I did however make sure to remove the large bits of dog hair
It honestly might just be the rug haha I always have a lot of hair in the vacuum but I just cleaned it again and sooo much hair came out. I was shocked! 😂
Oh girl, I left it lmaooo jk jk i feel this tho. My dog always chews up the plastic squeakers in his toys and i find pieces of it in the rug weeks later lmaooo
It's an 8X10! You should check out overstock, that's where I got this one, they have a lot of options and it's not to expensive. It also came with a warranty!
Hey there! I rented a machine at Big Lots but you can buy them for $50 more at Walmart, Target and i'm sure other places. $100ish in total depending on the one you get. The carpet cleaner was about $15-$20.
Yeah, I’m kind of experiencing that. I have found though that using conditioner really helps! And when I use the shampoo machine, I just focus on the spots that are matted and it does a decent job! It’s not like new though.
Yeah! I just did it again though and bought the Hoover power dash, I used a whole can of the revolve high traffic foam spray and let it sit. I brought the water to a boil this time! If the water is really hot then the stains and dirt comes out easier. My rug was white after one pass. I was shocked!
@@TashaAntoinette Dang....got rid of it....i have a leather shag carpet now...luv it. You can come clean it in a few months.....id pay whatever you want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I was vacuuming it upside down you mean? I did that because I saw it in another video and I vacuumed the top again after. They said to do that because apparently that helps loosen all of the dirt that’s stuck at the very bottom of the rug.
How you gonna clean the white wet rug on your bare dirty feet??? Lol you should’ve used plastic or cotton shoe covers to put on your feet 🦶🏽 I feel like you kept transferring dirt from the hard wood floor to your feet onto the damp rug
I had actually tried to keep my feet covered and had such a difficult time pushing the machine to begin w, I was sliding all over so i decided to try bare feet and that worked better. Luckily my feet and apartment stay pretty clean lol
@@TashaAntoinette oh ok at least you tried at first but it just looks like it would be a dirty situation esp dealing with hard wood floors they get so dusty daily n then with the damp white rug
@@youvegotmel2844 Yeah, that's true! I had just cleaned my apartment so I did get lucky there but yeah that machine was sooo heavy for me haha. Next time, i'll get a pair of cheap shoes at the store or something that wat I can wear something w grip! There was no way around the sliding haha
My Dyson sucks on my shag carpet so don't bother wanting a Dyson. It makes a horrific noise and it splits the fibers on my shag and makes it look like shit. I think its because of the bristles spinning.
Yeah, sometimes that definitely seems like the way to go. I actually bought a Hoover though and I’m uploading a new carpet cleaning video this weekend. It was only 80 bucks and it works pretty well, it’s lighter than my vacuum and I definitely recommend it! It’s the Hoover power pet dash?
Nooo haha I wish my german was good. I honestly didn't try too hard growing up to learn the language and now I regret it. I would love to be fluent, it's a goal for sure. Hope you're enjoying Dallas though :)
Nothing is wrong with the vacuum, I did mention that and that I was appreciative of my mom for giving to me. I would like like to have something like a Dyson or a Shark. Just personal preference.
She literally said in the video at the beginning that she DIDN’T need a Dyson because she “only vacuum’s two areas” of her home, that she’ll invest in one when she has more money. She is entitled to think that a much more expensive vacuum might have made her job easier, especially considering how hard it is to clean shag carpets with a weaker vacuum.
@@TashaAntoinette well number 1 I would say not dragging your furniture I yell at my husband when I ask him to help me and he just drags it 😤😤 it ages the carpet, and can put a hole in it
@@Teamo4992 Oh, I didn't know that! Now I do, thanks for letting me know! Do you have any recommendations on how to flip the rug without dragging it? It's super heavy.
The Loser Who ends up with u is BASIC THIS lady’s AIM was to HELP The community BY uploading her Experience. BuT y o u lol have Taken The time to watch HER ENTIRE Video SOLEY to criticize ya good 4 nuthing low-life speak to Contribute Not to aim TO Put A heart In The Mire u CHOOSE to CHILL IN.
I needed this! Thank you. I almost wanted to get rid of my rug because I didn't know how to clean it.
Yes, of course!! So glad I could help!!
Where can I buy this Maschine for cleaning???
Try pre treating with a stronger stain removal formula and scrubbing those stubborn areas by hand. Let the formula sit for awhile if you ever do again. And then use machine after to rinse. I have a white rug as well. I add oxiclean white revive to the water this helps a lot!
Yes, I will definitely be cleaning it again and try that. I have a spot in front of my couch that gets so dirty because of high foot traffic. I think i'm gonna film a video trying out some of the tips i've gotten in the comments! I appreciate the tip!!
@@TashaAntoinettehope you are doing well, just found you! Wish your friend Josh would have help ed you! I think he just wanted to watch you work out 😂😂😂! Ready for that updated video! Try a couple different things. ❤❤❤ Take care
Just wanna remind everyone, I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to cleaning rugs and I apologize if any of you are upset by the mistakes I made. If you see that I made a mistake lmk what could've been done differently so I can make the changes next time! Thank you ❤
You can sprinkle baking soda all over your rug, leave on for 20 min. Baking soda will lift the dirt. Also, if you can stand the smell of vinegar. You can spray some vinegar onto rug or put into your clean water canister. The baking soda and vinegar will lift, clean deodorize your rug and you will have a very clean white rug again. I also recently discover this all natural product called the amazing whip-it (yellow label) and oh my gosh it works wonders. I use it to clean everything. I cleaned my bed with these 3 products and just amazing results. But thanks for sharing your idea.
@@whenpangmetsteve444 Thanks! I'll def try this out the next time I clean my rug! Probably the vinegar tbh I feel like the baking soda would take forever to vacuum out!
@@whenpangmetsteve444 I used Whip It and it’s amazing!
You did an excellent job! Most people throw shags away because they don't know how to clean them.......I have leather shag carpets....i fear any dirt in them...or it goes outside with a baseball bat for cleaning.
ua-cam.com/video/FvN2MDL2_Sk/v-deo.html
I use the Bissell little green to clean mine. The brushes help to fluff it back up.
My coworker just told me I should get it. I’m considering it haha it’s about that time I cleaned my rug again 😅
Go Buffs! 🖤💛 I have the exact same rug and need to clean it for the new year. Happy to see a alum on UA-cam!
Yess!! Skobuffs ✨ I definitely recommend the pet Hoover carpet cleaner over renting one! So much better, and Way lighter haha.
I have the same rug and the best way to get the dirt out and fluff it back up is to shake it out like crazy ( mine is big and heavy like yours too and I grab a side and stand on top of my couch to shake most dirt and debris onto the floor) so it’s hard to do that but it works. I find that since the shag is so high, vacuuming it just crushes it and all the dirt back in. I still vacuum after shaking though ..and I repeat the process of shaking out and vacuuming a bunch of times till im too tired. End with a shake , not a vacuum. Hope I helped anyone !
Yess! Girl, I dont think i'll be able to lift the rug. I'm dead weak for real hahah. Need to start working out to be able to clean this rug! I am planning on doing the rug again and I am going to try and implement everyones tips! I'll add this haha should be fun to watch!
Where can I buy this ?
I have the same carpet except much larger. No way that I can turn it over. But I'll try to shampoo it and see if I can get it back to pretty ocean waves white! Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, turning mine over is already such a task. It weighs so much! Folding one half over the other might be an option if you want to vacuum it like that from the bottom and get all the dirt loose and then flip it over and do the other side and then vacuum it normal! So much work haha but I love this rug so it’s worth it! I hope yours turns out great ❤️
You worked so hard and did an amazing job. It looks even more beautiful now.❤😊
Thank you so much! I’m still trying to keep it as clean as possible 😅 it’s so hard but thank you 🩷🩷
Thanks for posting this video and what’s the name of the vacuum your using? My vacuum won’t go over my rug even after setting it to its highest😩
I’m glad you found it helpful! It’s the Hoover, high-performance pet version!
She used the Hoover for pets wind tunnel three max performance vacuum. You’re welcome
I soooooo needed this. I didn't know what I would do with my shag. So glad I don't have to throw it out.
Yes girl!! It’s so satisfying too!! I recommend buying your own machine tbh it’s not too much more and anytime something happens you’ll be able to clean it right away. It’s a game changer!
Thank you for this! What type of vacuum did you use? Mine reminds me that the struggle is real when I try to use it on my shag rug!
I was using the Hoover for pets win tunnel three max performance vacuum. And I feel like it does work really well, but it’s so heavy and I personally have a hard time using it 😂 I hate vacuuming and I need to find another one that’s lighter but works well.
Good video. I have a very similar rug that needs a clean and I was too scared to wet it. You will find if you shake it from the corners the pile will stand up more.
I was afraid at first too, but I don’t know if you had a chance to watch my updated video of the carpet cleaning. I bought my own machine and honestly it works so well. I think it worked better than the first time I did it, and it was only like 80 bucks at Walmart ! You should try it, I don’t think you’ll regret it!
I used to have a rug like that but I threw it out because there was a mold problem at that house. I recommend looking for a small handheld one so you don't have to worry about how to get that machine up there each time.
Yeah, if I still had to carry that machine up to the third-floor, I would be crying lol my mom luckily bought me a shampoo machine as a gift, so I have it on deck! Best gift ever 😂
I never use soap, just hot, hot water with some vinegar for the ph.
I’ll try this next time! Thank you for the tip (:
Your rug looks lovely you worked really hard, I know it’s hard when you have pets too xxx
Yes, it literally took me like five hours and my back was killing me! I’m going to be doing a new video cleaning it again, with some suggestions this time!
Thanks for the video! My rug isn’t that thick. Where did you purchase yours from?
Of course (: and I got it on Overstock!!
Next time you do it on the last wash just use warm water to rinse it . That way you shouldn’t feel any soap on your feet 😅
My issue with my rug is that there’s food debris like chips and cereal from my kids eating on the rug. I’ve tried using my dyson to vacuum it on both sides of the rug and it’s still dirty!!!!!
I honestly feel that! I was cleaning the other day and I took the hose from my vacuum because I spilled some ashes on my white rug, FML I know. But with the hose I feel like I was able to get a lot more out of it like I got all of the ash out, and the area looked and felt more clean and soft than the other areas. Try that and see if it works? Since it’s more targeted, only thing is it’s gonna take forever. And my arm was tired after that one section 😂😭
remember that you can't have nice things AND children
Great job I’ve just bought a shag pile rug, that took some serious cleaning .
I think it will be easier with my Kirby
Thank you! It was a serious challenge for me!
what people don't understand is do not put a lot of suds in the cleaner, bc you won't get it all out and suds leaves residue on the carpet....do not use near the amount of soap they suggest to use....if you have white carpets, ask people to take their shoes off, I do...shoes bring in lots of nasty bacteria. Great Job, looks great. I use a tad of white vinegar water and peroxide....
Yeah, I try not to put a lot of soap and I rinse it with water a bunch of times to make sure all the soap is out! Because if you don’t get it out then dirt will stick to the rug even more 😭 The hardest part for me is telling people more than once. I need to stick a sign on my couch 😂 and I will try that, I hear vinegar is great for pet accidents!
Hey! I’m planning on doing this to my rug but was wondering if water went through onto your floors?
For my rug personally no, but mine is really thick. If it's more thin then it might. It definitely went on the sides though because I had to get the edges! My floor is laminated though and they were completely fine after.
maybe you could buy a brush for your rug, and use it to brush out the spots where people were walking. seems like it would fluff it back up.
That's actually a really good idea!! I bet that would really help loosen the dirt, thank you for sharing!
I use a dog brush on my rug! It works so great to fluff it back up. Get the brush with the tiny metal flexible bristles that combs out mats in dog fur. It works great on shag rugs, too!
@@fabulousinflorida Thank you! I will def try a dog brush!
Thank you! I just bought a shaggy white rug
Yass! I love the shag rug look, they’re so fluffy. I’m glad you liked the video!
Haha I have a shark and it doesn't work well with my shaggy rugs that's why I'm on here. Looking for a better vacuum and rug cleaner.
Thank you for the video....I'll be heading to my local Big lots this weekend. I also believe Price Chopper has the same rug cleaner you can rent. Could you please share the name of the vacuum you used?
I have a high-performance pet Hoover! I do like it, I honestly I’m just pretty weak and it’s a really heavy vacuum for me! It does pick up a lot of hair!
Ty because I’m lookinn for a vacuum for my shag rug lol
We’re you able to find one I’m having the same issue
Where did you get your rug from ? I keep trying to find a quality rug but they are all so thin
@@Myyoutubenotyiurs overstock! I LOVE their rugs. Got my mom a nice European style rug and it’s great. www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Polar-Shag-White-Fluffy-Silken-Rug-51-x-76/13281389/product.html?option=22036707
Ahh the link doesn’t work. Let me find it
If not this one is either the same or very close! www.overstock.com/products/safavieh-handmade-vukosava-shag-guenevere-3-inch-extra-thick-rug-40457900?variant=45360381427871
Click the link to see the new video, I think it came out much better this time around and I bought a carpet cleaner instead of renting it!
ua-cam.com/video/HN9uC9I6C6w/v-deo.html ❤️😘
Thank you for this video. I was worried about ruining my rug but will try this definitely
Yay I’m glad my video was able to help you! Thank you for watching and happy cleaning haha
Great video!
Clearly you were struggling with that beast of a machine. Why didn’t he help you?!?
Thats what i'm saying!! Haha It was not easy to push that machine across the rug, and thank you!
Did you use a specific setting on your vacuum? The internet said no beater bar but I don't think I have the option to turn that off. I just bought a shag rug and now questioning my purchase 🥲. I didn't realize you need a rake to comb like a pet too. Also no said these were so damn heavy.
The only kind of settings I have on my vacuum are like high carpet to bare floor i’ll put it on the high carpet but I definitely still see it pulling pieces of the shag out, not like actual strands but it definitely makes it fluffy and it’s like if there was a little bit of hair and your hairbrush and you pulled that out. I definitely don’t regret my purchase, I say stick with it! I love a good shag rug, if it’s not too hard you can flip it over and vacuum it that way!
Roll up the rug and unroll the opposite way to flip it
Thank you! I will make sure I do that next time! ☺️ I honestly had no idea.
Is rug still holding well ?
What is the life expectancy of a good rug ?
It is, and it came w a 2 year warranty! I'm planning on trying to use that soon. We will see if they let me!
@@TashaAntoinette Oh thanks 😊
Looks pretty good!
I gotta do mine...I hope it will
Turn out as good as yours 😊
You got this! If you don’t already have one I definitely recommend buying your own machine it’s like $30 more and then you can always spot clean a lot easier!
These rugs are gorgeous. Especially in white. But when you have a pet. It’s so hard to keep clean. I had one that wasn’t as big. So I would take it to the laundromat and put it one of those big ass washers. It would come out super clean.
I wish I could take this rug to a laundromat, it’s so hard to get clean. I’m planning on doing another video soon because it really needs to be cleaned again haha
@@TashaAntoinette is there a suction on there to vaccum the sofa? And also do you recommend applying the spot cleaner before using ?
@@TashaAntoinette my rug is big like your but I have the color shimmer gray
What’s that vacuum. I have an 8x10 fur rug
It’s a Hoover high-performance pet vacuum! Just be forewarned lol on shag rugs it is so hard to push lol but it works great everywhere else!
Thank you so much!! I have 3 of the same rug and I didn't know what to do. Now I'm confident that I can shampoo them!! #savafieh rugs!!
Of course, I’m glad I could help in anyway! I was a little stressed and scared before I did it but I was like either try to clean it or throw it out haha happy shampooing ✨
Aw, your dog 😊😭❤
He’s the best 😂
Just found your channel, good vibes means i subscribed ✌️
Thank you for subscribing! 🙃 I am all about good vibes!
Yes your rug looks more clean...but did you ruin the floor below it?
No, the floor is still looking great! I didn’t really get the floor wet except around the edges because the rug is so thick! If you watch my newer one, I bought the machine and that one works much better for not getting anything wet aside from the rug!
Girrrl!!! You did EXCELLENT
Thank you!! It was a whole workout for me! Hahah
Awesome video! Where did you buy the rug?
Overstock! I believe I have it in the description ☺️
I just wonder how long did that take to dry. My shaggy rug was hang outside on my fence and was still damp and started to smell...
I didn’t get my rug soaking wet as I know I can’t dry it super fast, and I went over it with the machine just to suck up as much water as I could like five or six times. And I left it inside my apartment to dry, I just opened my windows and turn my fan on high!
Mine is the same brand as yours though the fibers are longer and almost like twisted thread spaghetti…only way to describe lol!
Anywho, it’s 8x10, EXTREMELY heavy and impossible to pick up and shake. We took it out in the yard on a 12x24 tarp and tried our best to shake back and forth while it was upside down and beat the tarnation out of it with a metal bat on the back side….still full of the finest particles of crumbs, glitter, paper, smashed yogurt raisins - anything children can make a mess of and anything that can come off yours and a pets body is in that rug and I regret the day I bought it!
Deep cleaning with a personal use machine doesn’t do anything and vacuuming is pointless because the fibers are so long and matted together.
I will suggest to you though for your type of shag is to slow vacuum. Meaning as slow as you can go throughout the entire rug, several times, until you see no more filling the bin/canister
These rugs are SO heavy I don't think people truly understand haha. I absolutely cannot lift this rug by myself, I might try but I also don't want to get injured in the process haha. I'm sorry to hear that you regretted buying the rug, maybe you can find a way to reuse it when you buy a new one. Since i'm sure it was expensive as heck haha, my mom used to cut up her old rugs (if it was possible) and put them inside our dogs houses, or on the patio for them to chill on instead of the hard brick! I definitely think slow vacuuming works better, I do believe I don't have the right vacuum for this rug. I've been noticing that it pulls pieces of the shag out and makes it like frizzy? If that makes sense. Lol I don't know if it's too strong or what but I put it on high carpet and it does that. So i'm thinking about buying a new vacuum, not quite sure yet.
Also thank you for watching my video, and sorry for the delayed response!!
@@TashaAntoinette
I know! They’re unbelievably heavy, there’s no way to properly clean them as you would need it to be alone and without heavy machinery to lift it! Let alone when it’s wet!
I think that with vacuuming these types you just need to have your brush bar turned off, that way it sucks what it can but it won’t agitate it too much to where it’s pulling and brushing the fibers. Or at least use an attachment on the hose - would take forever but would be more thorough in the long run.
That’s a good idea for the doggies! I just need to get a dog lol!
I did think of cutting the rug in half so it’s easier to manage. What sucks is it cost almost as much as what you pay for or at least half of it to get rugs professionally cleaned. Doesn’t make sense does it?!!
josh was giving creepy vibes wen u said here's josh lmaoo
Hahah 😂
Was anyone able to find out the exact model of this vacuum? Thank you in advance !
It's the Hoover high performance pet!
since when can you rent a vacuum from big lots
No clue lol
I’m looking for rugs, where did you get this one?
Overstock!! That was definitely the place where I found the most options for the best prices! I literally checked HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and all those other places but the rugs were so expensive still.
Wear socks, its the oil on your feet that make the rug not fluffy
Dang, fun fact Friday. Literally putting a pair of socks on right now!!
Any tips on bringing that original softness/fluffiness back?
What about the drying? Or the floor?
It didn’t really go through the rug to laminated flooring bc it’s so thick! However, for drying I opened my windows and turned my fan on over night it honestly was like 90% dry by the morning time!
I have the same rug! I'm trying to get it to unflatten.
If you figure it out, share the deets! The whole part in front of where I actually sit down is flat and everything else is fluffy. Someone once told me that the oils in our feet are what make it less fluffy 🤷🏽♀️ I’m going to try and comb through it!
Your suggestions worked! It’s beautiful! Better than new!
Oh my goshhhh this is too much lol. I sure wish that I seen this video before I bought my shag rug because I would've left it right where it was at, the store.
😂😂 I feel it lol but I have it now. I definitely recommend investing in your own carpet cleaner. It’s a lot easier than renting! I still love the rug though, and it’s held up pretty nicely!
Where did you get your rug from and how big is it?
I got it from overstock!! And mine is 8‘ x 10‘. But you can customize the sizes, I believe you can even get it in around shape.
Hey You did a Great job Nice results! but your supposed to pour out the dirty water outside in your yard Not down your sink Just a tip for next time
Oh, I didn’t know that! I made sure to do my best to make sure none of the hair went down the drain and just the dirty water. Thanks for the tip!
Maybe flush it down the toilet instead?
Hi, what size is your rug?
8X10
This is my life the last few days. I have to move furniture and play Tetris lol. I feel you.
You got this haha
@@TashaAntoinette thank you girl! One more day! The first section was large and took me two days with drying, because one area was an area I had to address pet stains, so I kind of did it twice lol. I'm on the second section which should be dry by tomorrow then I have to move the furniture to reach the third area. Then let THAT dry, and finally put all my furniture BACK in place.
This is the price I pay for having 4 dogs in my house regularly, and 2 foster dogs for the last 2 months on top of THAT! But hey, they're worth it. Once a year DEEP cleaning my rugs isn't too much to ask for them to be in my life.
😂😂That is so funny you said this. I was in grocery store today & the cashier told me I played tetris fitting all my items in a small cart.😂
@@trademarktm2222 omg, I refer to that as Real Life Tetris! It's a VERY handy skill. My mother took 3 kids camping in a Chevy Cavalier. Food stuff, tent stuff, dining tent stuff, cooking STUFF, plus 4 people's.....stuff! I had a lot of practice in my life.
Literally it's been raining out for THREE DAYS, and I have ONE section left! I could use a hair dryer but it's too much work. Tomorrow the rain is supposed to break finally.
This might sound weird, but condition and brush it to restore that original fluff. Lol
What should I use to condition it? And as far as brushing it like a wide tooth comb? Or like an actual brush? I just bought a carpet cleaner so I’m planning on doing a whole second video with everybody’s recommendations!
@@TashaAntoinette yeah an actual brush. Maybe like a horse brush? . Id use half distilled water and conditioner for a light spray. Just like hair, those fibers will get nappy and tangled. Makes sense to basically detangle it the same way? Btw this is all theory. Lol Ive never tried it. But I’ve been thinking it about it for mine after I use that carpet cleaner machine.
❤
😊
❤️❤️❤️
Appreciate you!
@@TashaAntoinette great video! I was finally able to clean my shag rug. And boy, did it need it
Thank You for sharing xx
Thank you for watching ♥️
Where did you get this machine?
Big lots!
I make the last wash be plain water
I do that, too! At least now I do, not sure if I did in this video, but it definitely helps keep it cleaner. So nothing sticks to the soap.
in the kitchen sink?
I recently learned you shouldn't lol but I personally have nowhere else at the moment, someone recommended dumping it outside. I did however make sure to remove the large bits of dog hair
I feel the vacuum does go all in to suck out all the dirt and trash
It honestly might just be the rug haha I always have a lot of hair in the vacuum but I just cleaned it again and sooo much hair came out. I was shocked! 😂
Anyone else drop something on the rug then spend 30 minutes trying to dig through to find it 😂😂😂
Oh girl, I left it lmaooo jk jk i feel this tho. My dog always chews up the plastic squeakers in his toys and i find pieces of it in the rug weeks later lmaooo
You did a great job!
Thank you!! I really tried haha
Super cute intro and great editing skill 💜🙂
Thank you! That means a lot!
Hi! How long have you had your rug and is it holding up well? Thank you! 😊
I bought it about a year ago and it's doing great! I love it
Great video 👌👌
Thank you! (:
Looking for a similar rug, what size is the tug?😊
It's an 8X10! You should check out overstock, that's where I got this one, they have a lot of options and it's not to expensive. It also came with a warranty!
I spilled coffee all over mine 😭😭😭 low-key freaking out 😂😂❗❗ that's why I'm here now 😵
I'm a pro at cleaning this rug, I swear haha my dog has had some accidents on the rug! I totally recommend getting the machine.
hi sissy I just wanna ask what equipments did you use and where can we buy it?
Hey there! I rented a machine at Big Lots but you can buy them for $50 more at Walmart, Target and i'm sure other places. $100ish in total depending on the one you get. The carpet cleaner was about $15-$20.
He might think cleaning your rug is a euphemism for something else 😂but if he lives across from you wouldn't that make him your neighbor?
He may have been thinking that 😂😂 he was indeed my neighbor though, just a different building than mine!
THANK u 4 uploading ur experience HAPPY HOLIDAYS to ya!♥️✨
Of course! Happy holidays to you as well ♥️
These rugs just last a certain amount of time before you need to get rid of they they get all tangled up
Yeah, I’m kind of experiencing that. I have found though that using conditioner really helps! And when I use the shampoo machine, I just focus on the spots that are matted and it does a decent job! It’s not like new though.
We have the same rug 😍
I'm obsessed with it haha I bought it because of Aspyn & Parker!
Great vids
Thank you!! I appreciate you taking the time to watch them 😊
Is that all you used was just a carpet cleaner?
Yeah! I just did it again though and bought the Hoover power dash, I used a whole can of the revolve high traffic foam spray and let it sit. I brought the water to a boil this time! If the water is really hot then the stains and dirt comes out easier. My rug was white after one pass. I was shocked!
And then switching from water and cleaner to just water.
Can you come do mine?
Rent the machine and pay me hahah that was a serious workout for me!
@@TashaAntoinette Dang....got rid of it....i have a leather shag carpet now...luv it. You can come clean it in a few months.....id pay whatever you want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why did u put it back on the dirty floor upside down ? there is definitely hair there to.
When I was vacuuming it upside down you mean? I did that because I saw it in another video and I vacuumed the top again after. They said to do that because apparently that helps loosen all of the dirt that’s stuck at the very bottom of the rug.
He was there to help...
He sure was haha
Lmaoooo single girl struggles I feel this! Hahahaha 😆 why carpets gotta be so heavy !
Seriously lmao people don’t understand!
How you gonna clean the white wet rug on your bare dirty feet??? Lol you should’ve used plastic or cotton shoe covers to put on your feet 🦶🏽 I feel like you kept transferring dirt from the hard wood floor to your feet onto the damp rug
I had actually tried to keep my feet covered and had such a difficult time pushing the machine to begin w, I was sliding all over so i decided to try bare feet and that worked better. Luckily my feet and apartment stay pretty clean lol
@@TashaAntoinette oh ok at least you tried at first but it just looks like it would be a dirty situation esp dealing with hard wood floors they get so dusty daily n then with the damp white rug
@@youvegotmel2844 Yeah, that's true! I had just cleaned my apartment so I did get lucky there but yeah that machine was sooo heavy for me haha. Next time, i'll get a pair of cheap shoes at the store or something that wat I can wear something w grip! There was no way around the sliding haha
Your voice was so quiet and the music was SO LOUD!!! Just an FYI
My Dyson sucks on my shag carpet so don't bother wanting a Dyson. It makes a horrific noise and it splits the fibers on my shag and makes it look like shit. I think its because of the bristles spinning.
That’s definitely good to know. I don’t want anything to happen to my rug haha Thank you for the heads up!
I have a Shimmer Shag. It’s 4 inches deep. Going to use the curtain attachment on it periodically.
WOW! You are the real deal. You have done what few others are willing to do. Ahh to be young and energetic again. . . Kudos!
Gotta do what you gotta do! Haha glad you enjoyed the video 😊
New SUBBY love your vibes
Thank you!! That means a lot to me! ❤
I think I'll just pay the $200 and get it done professionally.
Yeah, sometimes that definitely seems like the way to go. I actually bought a Hoover though and I’m uploading a new carpet cleaning video this weekend. It was only 80 bucks and it works pretty well, it’s lighter than my vacuum and I definitely recommend it! It’s the Hoover power pet dash?
Ist dein Deutsch immer noch gut? Ich bin auch ein Deutscher und lebe in Dallas, TX.
Nooo haha I wish my german was good. I honestly didn't try too hard growing up to learn the language and now I regret it. I would love to be fluent, it's a goal for sure. Hope you're enjoying Dallas though :)
No 4: How to clean the slobber off the couch hehehhe
No 5: Get rid of the dog~
I could never haha I’ll deal w slobber on my couch!
After cleaning my white shag, I'm shaking my head at wearing shoes in and having nasty little dogs living on it. Grrr.
I was the same exact way for like the first month but then my dog had an accident on my rug while I was at work. Broke my freaking heart 😭😂
chest for me
What’s wrong with that vacuum? I have that vacuum. I didn’t get mine for free. You don’t need a dyson to vacuum a rug
Nothing is wrong with the vacuum, I did mention that and that I was appreciative of my mom for giving to me. I would like like to have something like a Dyson or a Shark. Just personal preference.
She literally said in the video at the beginning that she DIDN’T need a Dyson because she “only vacuum’s two areas” of her home, that she’ll invest in one when she has more money. She is entitled to think that a much more expensive vacuum might have made her job easier, especially considering how hard it is to clean shag carpets with a weaker vacuum.
Your so cute I could barely concentrate on your tutorial… but nevertheless very informative
Thank you! Haha I appreciate the compliment 🥰 I wish this was a tutorial Bc then I would know what I’m doing 😭😂
Girl just lemme know whatever media platforms you on.. I will definitely be a fan
You’re welcome to follow me on Insta 🤷🏽♀️ if you want to! It’s TashaAntoinette there too 🙃
@@TashaAntoinette yay I’m so excited lol
Sweetheart you talk way too much before you get into the actual cleaning
Yeah I can ramble! Sorry for that haha I hope you still enjoyed it!
Get to the point dam it
Skip thru the video lol Idk what to tell you Dan
waste of time
Sorry you feel that way, but thanks for watching anyways. I appreciate it.
You mad cute tho!
I'm sorry I just saw this!! Thank you (: I appreciate the compliment.
Way to many mistakes and I don’t recommend this video. 🧐
No worries! What would you do different?
@@TashaAntoinette well number 1 I would say not dragging your furniture I yell at my husband when I ask him to help me and he just drags it 😤😤 it ages the carpet, and can put a hole in it
@@Teamo4992 Oh, I didn't know that! Now I do, thanks for letting me know! Do you have any recommendations on how to flip the rug without dragging it? It's super heavy.
How much does it cost? Is there a small version of this machine?
@@misya2480 I got the machine at Big Lots! And its was about $50 for everything, that was the only one they had. I heard Home Depot also has one!
This video screamed basic
Lol you're entitled to your opinion.
Well that’s rude. I found it very informative.
The Loser Who ends up with u is BASIC THIS lady’s AIM was to HELP The community BY uploading her Experience. BuT y o u lol have Taken The time to watch HER ENTIRE Video SOLEY to criticize ya good 4 nuthing low-life speak to Contribute Not to aim TO Put A heart In The Mire u CHOOSE to CHILL IN.
@@PrettyInGrace Have you read the definition of basic? Come at me when you learn it.
Thank you!! ❤️❤️
Thank you back ♥️😘