Cheap/Easy DIY Rug Cleaning + High Traffic Carpet Cleaning + Restoration

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  • @amylo2637
    @amylo2637 Рік тому +36

    That works great for synthetic rugs. If it had been wool - make sure you use a quality wool safe product. Also, keep rinsing until the suds are gone. Soap causes rapid resoling.

    • @diymakescents160
      @diymakescents160  Рік тому +7

      All great points, I definitely overdid it on the soap 😬🤦🏾‍♀️. Thank you for watching and giving your feedback Amy! 💯

    • @amylo2637
      @amylo2637 Рік тому +7

      You did great!!!! Keep us the good content!

    • @synergy3188
      @synergy3188 6 місяців тому +2

      Omg, this is fantastic! I have a large area rug 8x11 and I’ve been trying to find someone to clean it, for an estimate and I could only find ppl that come to clean indoor carpet, not area rugs. And I live in an apartment so I don’t have an area to clean it outside. But now, to save all that money.. I’m excited and ready to buy my own push broom! Thank you! This is common sense at its best!❤

    • @koya5001
      @koya5001 4 місяці тому

      Merci!! I am moving again into my own apartment and I’ll be taking my old rugs with me, but they’ve been never cleaned before, not once I got them, and not since they’ve been stored away in the shed of my parents house. So, ever since I got addicted to rug cleaning video’s, and making my to do list for the apartment, rug cleaning has become one of my to do points. Except I had no clue how to do this myself, now I do! So thank you, good thing there’s sunny weather this week where I’m from. So the perfect time to clean rugs and move house once more. 🥰

  • @stackexchange7353
    @stackexchange7353 Рік тому +33

    Why UA-cam isn't recommending this video first is beyond me. Thank you for the informative video!
    Tip: If you add apple cider vinegar after your first rinse, you can stop the soapsuds from over forming and it'll rinse out much easier :)
    Tip #2: If you have pets and they've made your rug smell, then you can probably get away with using some laundry detergent, the carpet cleaner she used in the video, or for max strength - Amazon's Commercial Enzyme Cleaner (Be sure to spray (not mist spray not good to breath in) the rug a day before taking it to the car wash, and just rinse it out).

    • @diymakescents160
      @diymakescents160  Рік тому +4

      Preciate that Stack! When people Like, Comment, Share, etc. that stuff makes a huge difference and I'm just not getting enough of that, but this video has gotten a lot of traction recently, so I'll thankful for that.

  • @FirstLastMCQueen
    @FirstLastMCQueen 9 місяців тому +11

    1 year after this video and yes, I'm commenting, liking, and subscribed BEFORE I Even watched the video. This is great

  • @TracyLee-r4i
    @TracyLee-r4i Рік тому +30

    I just LOVE your ingenious resourcefulness going to a car wash for this!

  • @joshm340
    @joshm340 Рік тому +30

    I never would have thought to use the broom as a squeegee, you saved me so much time!

  • @compuspot3829
    @compuspot3829 Рік тому +30

    You're a life saver, thank you. Of course I can use $130 any day. I just called Mark Gonsenhauser in Virginia Beach he quoted me $244 for a 10 x 8 area rug. Sunday, I am doing it myself at a car wash, thanks to you. Thanks again, Queen!!!

    • @diymakescents160
      @diymakescents160  Рік тому +2

      Yessss Compu Spot!! I'm so glad this video helped you!💯 I love Va Beach; its my hometown ❤️

    • @jane1385
      @jane1385 9 місяців тому

      Did u try it?

    • @bmoneybby
      @bmoneybby 4 місяці тому

      How did it work?

  • @auntiechris
    @auntiechris Рік тому +24

    OK, but flipping the push broom into a squeegee? Girl. ❤❤❤❤

  • @angelaweber6442
    @angelaweber6442 Рік тому +8

    This is genius. I actually have a pressure washer and never thought of this method. Love it thank you!

    • @diymakescents160
      @diymakescents160  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome Angela! I'm glad this video found you 😊💯

  • @NaturalBoricua621
    @NaturalBoricua621 10 місяців тому +2

    Waiting for the weather in Chicago to get warm and stay warm and I am trying this, thank you for sharing!!!

  • @maccoll3644
    @maccoll3644 Рік тому +4

    This is an absolutely brilliant idea! I don't have a car, but it's inspired me to take my rug up to the roof terrace and use a hose to clean it your way. :)

  • @kitschmygrits4836
    @kitschmygrits4836 Рік тому +7

    You're a genius for real. I have been putting this off for a long time because this is one of my least favorite chores but now I'm excited to try this. Thank you!

  • @falinski4175
    @falinski4175 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you from France ! You are a life carpet savior. I would never thought using a car wash...Here, it's 25 euros per m² in a professional clean service, more expensive than my carpet at the end. You made my day 🙏.

  • @abbyjohnson5401
    @abbyjohnson5401 Рік тому +12

    This woman is smarter than any teacher I ever had

  • @0_0merry
    @0_0merry Рік тому +6

    Wow, this is the first video I watch and I don't even know what else you do but you've got yourself a new subscriber! Your resourcefulness is impressive!

  • @karmamarie816
    @karmamarie816 Рік тому +2

    I cannot wait to do this! I've been contemplating throwing my fav rug away then I found this!!

  • @rebeccat.3836
    @rebeccat.3836 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you! I was struggling to figure out where I was going to lay down a rug to get it cleaned. Genius!

  • @Toxicalice
    @Toxicalice 7 місяців тому +1

    This is the smartest and most ingenious thing I have ever seen on UA-cam. Thank you for sharing this with us. You just save me money.

  • @mamaj6028
    @mamaj6028 10 місяців тому

    I usually do mine in my driveway, but OMG woman I never thought of the car wash !! Genius, pure genius !! ❤❤❤ Thank you !

  • @TreyPuga
    @TreyPuga Рік тому +3

    Had this idea in mind, but THANK YOU for proving how effective this is!!🤘🏽

  • @DanielleLaShawn
    @DanielleLaShawn Рік тому +15

    Please keep doing these videos! I love the premise. It might take some time, but it will catch on eventually. I could easily see this becoming a tv show.

    • @diymakescents160
      @diymakescents160  Рік тому +2

      Danielle, thank you for the kind and encouraging words; they really mean a lot. I sooo appreciate you 💯

    • @rickdelacampa-so9lf
      @rickdelacampa-so9lf Рік тому

      ❤❤❤

  • @myfriendscallmelee
    @myfriendscallmelee 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video. I have the same rug. Can’t wait until the weather is warmer. I don’t want to clean them in my driveway and have water and soap everywhere. The power brush/drill was next level!! But, what I will do is use the carpet rake before and after to get the carpet pile to stand up a bit more.

  • @julietlaney2776
    @julietlaney2776 Рік тому +2

    This is so brilliant, I don’t have a driveway and have been trying to figure out WHERE I can wash my rugs! Also, I saw a tip to dilute your shampoo with water in a watering can and use that to apply it :)

  • @RayJensen-c7g
    @RayJensen-c7g Рік тому +1

    GREAT VIDEO! THAT PUSH BROOM.....IS "KEY"!! STOPS THE RUG FROM WRINKLING!

  • @narrowminded7694
    @narrowminded7694 Рік тому +2

    Thats thinking outside the box. Never would've thought about carwash. Great video

  • @01Lenda
    @01Lenda Рік тому +2

    You handled this like a BOSS! Wow! Awesome idea! 🩷🌿

  • @Brownsuga777
    @Brownsuga777 2 місяці тому

    It's crazy that this video popped up for me. Because yesterday, I did the same exact thing. Only because I work at a car wash and decided to see if power washing it work. The results are amazing

  • @tafellappen8551
    @tafellappen8551 Рік тому +2

    Yess this is exactly what i was looking for!! I’ve got a used rug that i’ve been saving for when i get to move out if my parents’ place. I just fell in love with it. But man it needs cleaning lol. Always had a hunch there was an easy enough way to do it myself but was never quite sure how. Didnt even think of a drill brush. Thank you!!!

  • @aroyaldiadem8396
    @aroyaldiadem8396 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for a great video. I will definitely clean my own area rug, thanks for the inspiration 😊

  • @erynlasgalen1949
    @erynlasgalen1949 3 місяці тому

    It helps if you have a floor squeegy, which does better that the back of a broom. It also works great as a final step on hard flooring after a wash.

  • @claudiacorredor5336
    @claudiacorredor5336 9 місяців тому

    I have a light fluffy area rug that I had rolled up and set aside because it needed cleaning. I thought my only option was to take it to the cleaners but I didn’t want to spend as much as the rug cost originally. Great idea to take it to the car wash! Thank you

  • @kristenthore3229
    @kristenthore3229 8 місяців тому

    Thank you! Never though my to take it to the car wash. Tip for future cleaning I got from a professional: rinsing out 100% of the soap is extremely important or the dried soap acts as a wax that attracts and holds more dirt. I have done something similar on my deck and the rinse part takes forever so it is definitely good to not use too much soap. Thanks again!

  • @tanyasealark
    @tanyasealark 6 місяців тому

    THIS is what keeps me coming back to YT! TYSM for your cleaning hack and saving money 🙏🥰

  • @Alexaderosa
    @Alexaderosa Рік тому +2

    You are amazing! Also I could listen to you talk all day, love your voice!

  • @lovergurl69182002
    @lovergurl69182002 2 місяці тому

    Girl, such a good idea!

  • @skblut
    @skblut 4 місяці тому

    Thanks using this method right now to clean an area rug hope it works!

  • @AriJ3652
    @AriJ3652 Рік тому +2

    How'd you get it home all wet?

    • @amos4395
      @amos4395 Рік тому

      This is my question as well bc I even with squeegeeing out most of the water I know that joint was hea-vy! 🥴 I still think this is top shelf resourcefulness though 🙌🏼

  • @teresadavis823
    @teresadavis823 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much I had been thinking about this for a long time since I took my rug out of storage and I didn't want anyone looking at me crazy 😂 Thank you that is exactly where I am going

  • @stacykrett
    @stacykrett 7 місяців тому

    Wow...what an awesome video! Thank you for demonstrating the process from start to finish and for sharing your brilliant hack of a car wash station. The effort is SO worth the cost savings.

  • @amberkern2609
    @amberkern2609 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video!! Makes so much sense and way cheaper than paying someone. Will definitely use this idea.

  • @AmadorFamily6
    @AmadorFamily6 8 місяців тому

    My goodness! The best video I have found to know what to do to wash my rug and have it clean. It’s more economic of what you did.

  • @ken_dan
    @ken_dan 5 місяців тому +3

    Amazing! It took me five minutes to realize I live right next to a car wash. 🥳

  • @leslievalenciano-lopez8887
    @leslievalenciano-lopez8887 Місяць тому

    Looks beautiful!

  • @deborahlawler5383
    @deborahlawler5383 Рік тому +2

    Fab results!! What a great idea. I’m off to the car wash now!!! Thank you!!

  • @armandtaglienti964
    @armandtaglienti964 4 місяці тому

    Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge as also by demonstrating by your example of cleaning example y your own rug!

  • @somebodyelse7499
    @somebodyelse7499 Рік тому

    Great thank you very much! It’s summer time and where I live we have 100° plus perfect time to do my rugs. Just so you know you might want to try rinsing your carpet with vinegar this will help loosen any extra soap and will keep your carpet cleaner because residue will attract dirt. The vinegar smell will dissipate as it dries. I just found that on another video thought I’d share.

  • @Silverhairdude
    @Silverhairdude 8 місяців тому

    I spent $220 cleaning one area rug. This is genius. Doing this saturday!! For sure!

  • @Nolu86
    @Nolu86 Рік тому +3

    This reminded me of a typical Saturday at home when my mum was alive😊

  • @leilovely888
    @leilovely888 7 місяців тому

    On my way to try this with my rugs right now, will update how it goes!!

  • @rachelbhall
    @rachelbhall 8 місяців тому

    Genius! I just got a 9x12 rug and was feeling overwhelmed! This saved the day

  • @TheMisssy2
    @TheMisssy2 6 місяців тому +1

    I love THIS..I'm going to the car wash, but I can't buy the extra cleaning soap...they have soap in the car wash good enough...but will bring my BROOM, I don't have a drill thingy but it will be cleaner than it is NOW! Good idea...Thank you.

  • @joec632
    @joec632 4 місяці тому

    Good job!!! Very innovative . Plus, you don't have to buy a new rug; meaning, no rug goes to the landfill. Great job!

  • @paulm283
    @paulm283 8 місяців тому +2

    Best one I’ve seen!

  • @subell44
    @subell44 Рік тому +1

    Best youtube clip of the year !

  • @Chaele233
    @Chaele233 4 місяці тому

    I’m so happy I found this video! I have a beauty living room rug I need to clean. Much bigger than yours but this makes so much sense! Heading to the car wash just at the corner from me

  • @OnyedikachiEli-v7v
    @OnyedikachiEli-v7v Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this❤

  • @nathaliesaa3122
    @nathaliesaa3122 4 місяці тому

    Loved this video so much! Thank you!!

  • @stock_orchid
    @stock_orchid 9 місяців тому

    Genius idea. I'm going to do this as soon as the weather warms up 🙂

  • @hollycorlett4362
    @hollycorlett4362 Рік тому +1

    This is so smart. Thank you for the idea!

  • @cynthiamachuga6146
    @cynthiamachuga6146 4 місяці тому

    I need to do a big wool rug and I don't have a large concrete area to wash it. This is pretty brilliant. But it's a thick pile and I'm nervous to try but I wanna save the money too and boy it needs a cleaning.

  • @infinitedragonbellyx.x
    @infinitedragonbellyx.x 7 місяців тому

    I didn't know drill brushes were a thing. This will be a game changer. Thank you. Luckily I can do this at home.

  • @rhiannafaye4389
    @rhiannafaye4389 5 місяців тому

    I LOVE this! You are so smart!!! Thank you so much!

  • @pyroshady
    @pyroshady Рік тому +1

    “ IM TRYNA TELL YA” so funny I love the content . Keep it up very cool

  • @bobbyjesusfire
    @bobbyjesusfire 2 місяці тому

    Good video. Gotta make sure to run lots of clean water through the gun at the car wash before spraying the rug. The car wash soap will linger. Awesome vid.

  • @b2thl
    @b2thl 4 місяці тому

    You did PMO! Thanks!

  • @alyb731
    @alyb731 Рік тому +1

    I’m going to try this tomorrow 👍🇬🇧

    • @diymakescents160
      @diymakescents160  Рік тому

      😊😊😊

    • @alyb731
      @alyb731 Рік тому

      I did try this, had to pick a good sunny dry day, which can sometimes be difficult in the UK🤣
      However, I’m very pleased with the result, far cleaner than with a traditional carpet cleaner!

  • @sweetmother2406
    @sweetmother2406 Рік тому +6

    I love that you saturate the rug and rinse it thoroughly at the end. I watched 2 other similar videos and it was like a race to clean the rug in under 3 minutes 😮 If that’s all you’re gonna give it, why bother?

  • @devilmecare
    @devilmecare 10 місяців тому

    My dad would always use our driveway. They always came out nice clean and smelling fresh.

  • @johnnymurray6275
    @johnnymurray6275 Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much. I have several rugs!

  • @AshleyJolienne
    @AshleyJolienne Рік тому +1

    Omg!!! You gorgeous genius. I’m doin it! 🙌👑

  • @ancarter87
    @ancarter87 Рік тому +1

    This is brilliant! Great channel.

  • @tonyacutrell626
    @tonyacutrell626 6 місяців тому

    Ok so I've been going to the car wash to clean my rugs for years. Love that I'm not the only one. Multi use Brush, absolutely fantastic add to what I do already. You can also use apple cider Vinegar to rinse it out a tad bit easier. I'm a new subscriber as of now too btw.

  • @johnniepegues305
    @johnniepegues305 4 місяці тому

    Girl you are a genius and your hair is very cute I am going to try this method now my question is how do you what do you put it in when you're taking it back home

  • @melinamonitapacheco
    @melinamonitapacheco Рік тому

    Car wash idea is genius!! Thanks!

  • @GratefulMobileCarCleaning
    @GratefulMobileCarCleaning Місяць тому

    Well done!

  • @rickdelacampa-so9lf
    @rickdelacampa-so9lf Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your helpful video, you’re a genius!! I absolutely love you n your beautiful positive attitude n calming voice!! I shared your video with my daughter, sister n parents which we all appreciate very much having pets n lots of foot traffic we are constantly needing to clean our rugs n carpets even though we don’t wear shoes in our homes! God bless you n yours always, n take care!!🙏🏽🥰🙏🏽🥰🙏🏽

  • @joanneconrad3987
    @joanneconrad3987 10 місяців тому

    who would have thought to use a car wash?! I use a rug / carpet cleaner, but this method works great! thanks for the tip. Your rug looks cleaner than brand new!

  • @janed811
    @janed811 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Great idea-the car wash! Brilliant!

  • @vivianchenier9607
    @vivianchenier9607 6 місяців тому

    You are very smart. Thank you❤

  • @parisjay3095
    @parisjay3095 7 місяців тому

    I just found this and a great big THANK YOU! Guess where I going tomorrow!!!!! It was very helpful!!

  • @cjmkr08
    @cjmkr08 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤thank you. Keep these great ideas coming.

  • @raek05-z1r
    @raek05-z1r 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant! Thank you. My outdoor rug looks brand new.

  • @anitadowty4596
    @anitadowty4596 3 місяці тому

    Great tips! I have a pressure washer, but can't seem to get the cleaning product deep enough to get the 'stank' out. Going to try some Stanley Steamer pet odor remover and those drill brushes. I have every drill attachment but those! 🧹🧽🔫

  • @kenn1936
    @kenn1936 Рік тому +1

    AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing this video!! I am going to give it a go!!

    • @diymakescents160
      @diymakescents160  Рік тому

      Thank you Kenn! The car wash makes it super easy - no special equipment required 💯

  • @ThrowbackCLipS420
    @ThrowbackCLipS420 Рік тому +1

    Wow your a genius girl good job lov this video

  • @Blossykins
    @Blossykins Рік тому +1

    Oh friend! I watched another video that had me thinking I needed a special brush! I def check what my two area rugs are made of, and can do this for the cost of the cleaner! Thanks!!!!!

  • @e4wd4312
    @e4wd4312 Рік тому

    Thanks I'll do my 2 rugs this weekday

  • @kabkbaas6127
    @kabkbaas6127 5 місяців тому

    Great informative video, I'm thinking you must have a truck to bring the area rug to the car wash!? I have a 2010 Nissan Altima no way my 60x84" rug will fit in there, especially when its wet!

  • @SEARCH4U-ue3uk
    @SEARCH4U-ue3uk Рік тому

    Love the cost breakdown. Time or $$$. Which one makes most sense for You 🤔. And never would have thought about the carwash. Ingenious...as Always! ✊🏿

  • @alexindrieri3241
    @alexindrieri3241 Рік тому +2

    Serious question~ are you ever concerned about the rug retaining any water and obtaining any mold spot while sundrying?

    • @diymakescents160
      @diymakescents160  Рік тому +1

      No. I only clean the rug in the summer and give it plenty of time to dry. The sun and heat speed up the process so it's never an issue I've delt with. I've been cleaning my rugs, specifically these types of rugs, like this for years. I appreciate your question Alex 💯

  • @josmith2002
    @josmith2002 Рік тому +8

    I’m sure the owners of these car washes will be Very happy for the extra business washing rugs there will give them, especially if you go during a quieter time of the day. Great Job, Regina-- looks like a cordless drill can be a girls best friend. ❤❤❤😊😊😊

    • @chaseteter
      @chaseteter 10 місяців тому +1

      I would be discreet and go during off peak hours if you do this. I’m going to do this early before the morning rush hour.

  • @kirstinkyle9560
    @kirstinkyle9560 6 місяців тому

    Such a great idea! And I love your pants and shoes ❤

  • @marcosestebanjara3151
    @marcosestebanjara3151 6 місяців тому

    Great video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @kateystevenson7912
    @kateystevenson7912 6 місяців тому

    Thanks! Great idea!!!

  • @pastrana37
    @pastrana37 4 місяці тому

    Thank you I will do the same,Great idea Bringing to the Car wash ThankU Again 🙏

  • @love-si1kx
    @love-si1kx 7 місяців тому

    This is next level though

  • @janettebonifacio935
    @janettebonifacio935 Рік тому

    ❤thanks for sharing and helping us out here 😊to save money💰

  • @toupsclassroomtoupsclassro9557

    wondering if there was a grid to put under to flush the dirt bottom up dirt down

  • @gabrieannasalazar2527
    @gabrieannasalazar2527 4 місяці тому

    So happy I found this video, after I was just stuggling to clean my area rug to the car wash 😂❤️

  • @gemini022
    @gemini022 5 місяців тому

    Great idea

  • @flyer3455
    @flyer3455 Рік тому

    This is so smart! Great video