EASY Way to Clean an Area Rug (NO SCRUBBING)

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  • @luxbookplanners
    @luxbookplanners 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Came here to learn how to clean my rugs, leaving here with purchasing mud boots on my mind.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😂😂 love my Field & Stream boots

    • @mangot589
      @mangot589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mangot589 Just don't hit your foot with the pressure washer!

    • @bigpips3051
      @bigpips3051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know daaats right

    • @BOSSwky
      @BOSSwky ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m glad I ain’t the only one who thought that too lol

  • @michaelh7527
    @michaelh7527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for the tips.

  • @hackeenkonan9066
    @hackeenkonan9066 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, definitely don't use a pressure washer on a natural fiber rug

    • @elic5355
      @elic5355 ปีที่แล้ว

      Laundry soap on natural fiber is a terrible idea

  • @SAMZIRRA
    @SAMZIRRA 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the kind words and I hope you friend loves the clean rug surprise!

  • @SSArcher11
    @SSArcher11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I appreciate that you said the finished rug was "a lot cleaner." Honesty goes a long way with me.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you.

  • @jaycorr2677
    @jaycorr2677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just want to thank you man you are the MVP this is THE best tutorial video on TH-cam 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  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very kind words. It means a lot to hear that, thank you! Glad I could help!

  • @KristinaLMeno
    @KristinaLMeno ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the info! Now I know I can save my carpets that were flooded during the typhoon.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could help!

  • @JRoseBooks
    @JRoseBooks ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Using the blower to dry. Genius!!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha, you gotta get creative sometimes!

    • @White000Crow
      @White000Crow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes!!

  • @mangot589
    @mangot589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you, this is exactly what I’m looking for for my inexpensive area rug. 👌

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No problem, glad I could help!

  • @WeatherNut27
    @WeatherNut27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Leaf Blower & Deck! Excellent Idea! Great ending tune too. Thumbs Up!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha, you gotta get creative sometimes! Thank you for the kind words!

  • @checo3605
    @checo3605 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nicely done! I'm impressed by the multiple steps.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @britty_Wills
    @britty_Wills 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome, good luck with it! Always feels good to get a project done yourself rather than paying somebody!

  • @U12Yak
    @U12Yak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha ha, that's awesome. I truly appreciate it! No problem and good luck with the rugs!

  • @modela4096
    @modela4096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, glad to hear it. Cheers!

  • @Ms.Tee65
    @Ms.Tee65 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks I need to do this for my daycare area rugs

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem. I'm sure those have more than their fair share of stains!

  • @VE-cu1dj
    @VE-cu1dj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, ha ha. Pressure washing in general is satisfying to do and watch.

  • @Kfolio
    @Kfolio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    had to like when he pulled out the blower

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha ha. Gotta get resourceful sometimes.

  • @jasonlawrence6209
    @jasonlawrence6209 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good idea!

  • @deedeemarie
    @deedeemarie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha, thanks! I like to get creative with whatever I have on hand! Good luck with it!

  • @ShannonMichelle7937
    @ShannonMichelle7937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! I liked the leaf blower t the end, nice touch 👍🏾

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha, thanks!

  • @talk2birds128
    @talk2birds128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s a beautiful rug. Good job. 🧼🪄

  • @AMERlCUNT
    @AMERlCUNT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the idea as well as the warning/heads up! Clutchhhh

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could help!

  • @tashay7544
    @tashay7544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem and good luck with the project. It seems like everybody is busy these days! That’s a good thing.

  • @ErBeary
    @ErBeary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @allyson4255
    @allyson4255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Following your advice The difference is amazing. We are using our Hoover carpet shampooer to supplement the sunjoe power washer

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it worked well for you!

  • @JosefwitdaCoatOn
    @JosefwitdaCoatOn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks amazing! Thanks

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks and no problem!

  • @Gargamel19
    @Gargamel19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent and straight to the point!! Not a lot of talking before getting down to business thank you!!! New subscriber!!! ; )

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That's how I like to do it. Thanks for the subscribe too!

  • @BruhMakesGlass
    @BruhMakesGlass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used an upside down push broom after to kind of squeegee some water out before hanging it, seemed to help

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's a good idea! (As long as it's pretty clean.)

    • @BruhMakesGlass
      @BruhMakesGlass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fixitFlip I pressure washed it first, thanks! 😎

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BruhMakesGlass There you go.

  • @Pixelated_Moon
    @Pixelated_Moon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the input.

  • @HeyItsKayJayBae
    @HeyItsKayJayBae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha, well you will really like it once it's all done!

  • @jamedraa8472
    @jamedraa8472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. One more way to use Dawn. Looks good.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha, thanks. It's got a million uses for sure!

  • @TypeOneg
    @TypeOneg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good tricks!

    • @vkngwmn6636
      @vkngwmn6636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @knelson3484
    @knelson3484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Smart! You just saved yourself money!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's always a good thing!

  • @unknowntosociety01
    @unknowntosociety01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Quick tip use a large floor squeegee to remove excess water to make it easier for it to air dry

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Couple people have mentioned that here in the comments. That's a great idea.

  • @williamfarmer2388
    @williamfarmer2388 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is awesome

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @chickenpasta7359
    @chickenpasta7359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a question, do you think shampoo would also work good for a rug instead of Dawn soap?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've never tried that!

  • @dianeo2108
    @dianeo2108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha, they do get a bit heavy when wet 😆

    • @wingnutbert9685
      @wingnutbert9685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wingnutbert9685 Good input!

  • @brutherb
    @brutherb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @unwelcomemotivation
    @unwelcomemotivation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    if you have a spray bottle you can fill it with water/little soap and spray the rug first!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, that will definitely work!

  • @RobertGilbert-p5n
    @RobertGilbert-p5n 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have seen people do it that way before. The hardest part is just getting a big heavy wet rug back home to dry.

  • @ryank9910
    @ryank9910 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love it!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

  • @hallowstylestudio2315
    @hallowstylestudio2315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think I would use a shop vac to suck out the water... Great idea!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, and yes you could do that!

  • @sabrinajones6473
    @sabrinajones6473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice rug.

  • @bernicelee7868
    @bernicelee7868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing, you did a great job👍

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem. Thanks for the kind words!

  • @MommaTwoShoes
    @MommaTwoShoes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So easy!! What a great idea!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @anthonyariola6278
    @anthonyariola6278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video ,I’m subscribed &will try it

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and good luck with the project.

  • @Ms.Tee65
    @Ms.Tee65 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How long did it take to dry. I need to clean my daycare rugs.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was hot outside and I'd say a full day.

    • @Ms.Tee65
      @Ms.Tee65 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@fixitFlip Thank you, it’s cold here in NY. So I may have to wait .

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I believe that’s probably the right call.

  • @charlotteprescott-ruland9121
    @charlotteprescott-ruland9121 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, now that's a story. Yes I can imagine a shag rug would be MUCH heavier!

  • @jakestevens8552
    @jakestevens8552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you think I can pressure wash this runner rugs made of Material
    Polypropylene?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s exactly what my rug in the video is made out of so yes!

  • @tinafisher5211
    @tinafisher5211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dawn dish soap and a pressure washer but only on synthetic rugs.

  • @sandybuchanan3479
    @sandybuchanan3479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful rug!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @nukapuka
    @nukapuka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I would use organic soap next time. Good for grass on dry sommer days.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good tip.

    • @Ehhhaway
      @Ehhhaway 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is no such thing as “organic soap” only natural soap. Also grass is an ugly waste of water and pointless

    • @nukapuka
      @nukapuka 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ehhhaway In sommer the grass is often brown instead of green. The water could be used to feed the grass.

  • @nancybenson8925
    @nancybenson8925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you recommend this method with jute backed rugs?

  • @mz.peaches301
    @mz.peaches301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @ariesnc6320
    @ariesnc6320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @KeyFobRob
    @KeyFobRob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very Nice!!

  • @Kottesque
    @Kottesque ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      Perfect timing!

  • @jasonboles7591
    @jasonboles7591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What can a pressure washer not do LOL nice video sir...

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. ha ha. And thank you.

  • @michaellaframboise7646
    @michaellaframboise7646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

  • @bingbong7431
    @bingbong7431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those boots look great, where can I get a pair?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Field & Stream brand. Great quality. I think I got them at Dicks.

  • @dianaevans7102
    @dianaevans7102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video!! I'm going to do this for my rug!!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem and good luck with it!

  • @charlieresendez2610
    @charlieresendez2610 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What about pricing? What would you charge for a rug that size to double that size?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the reply!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem.@@charlieresendez2610

  • @HeyItsKayJayBae
    @HeyItsKayJayBae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    For those of you without a pressure washer you can go to the car wash 👍🏼

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep, they also have a nice, big flat surface there you can use if you don't have a driveway.

    • @chellyelizabeth4378
      @chellyelizabeth4378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How do I get it home if its wet? I don't have a truck 🥺

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brilliant idea! Thank you!

    • @scottm2398
      @scottm2398 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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 .

  • @wptx2827
    @wptx2827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the input.

  • @allyd8809
    @allyd8809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Flip!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem Ally! Thanks for watching!

  • @toeder
    @toeder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Put a slash of fabric softener in with the dawn dish detergent

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tip.

  • @magyaradam8957
    @magyaradam8957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you dry it in the winter?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wouldn't wash one in the winter!

  • @rayurlich
    @rayurlich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks mate.

  • @r.j.23537
    @r.j.23537 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you purchase this rug 😍

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe this was a treasure find at a Bargains and Buyouts!

  • @stacycolnaghi33
    @stacycolnaghi33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've had some other people tell me that since posting. Great idea!

  • @drbog502
    @drbog502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate he's right about them being heavy

  • @renay83
    @renay83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. When you have a moment could you link to the power washer you used. Thx

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem! Here it is. I love it!
      amzn.to/2RhFzDf

  • @stimpen12
    @stimpen12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is "dawn"?
    Some kind of dish soap?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, dish soap.

  • @xyzp8
    @xyzp8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the rug material?

  • @GrammyRose
    @GrammyRose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you hung it over your railing, how long did you leave it, and did it have indents

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I left it out there for about half a day or so in direct sunlight, and no, there were no indents.

  • @wilsonordonez1804
    @wilsonordonez1804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow cool how

  • @elle8588
    @elle8588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long did it take to dry?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would say several hours.

  • @lenahilltop227
    @lenahilltop227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tfs! 👍🏽

  • @scrub3603
    @scrub3603 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He's still waiting for it to dry, and it now smell funky too

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who is he?

  • @juliachambers725
    @juliachambers725 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s amazing but how about fiber rugs lol

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Have it professionally dry cleaned or spot clean it carefully lol.

  • @r.j.23537
    @r.j.23537 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about taking it to a self car wash

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      That works, too! Only hard part is hoisting a big, wet rug back into your vehicle!

  • @andrewwhetstone9695
    @andrewwhetstone9695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the material of your rug

  • @kjwilliams1031
    @kjwilliams1031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We did this with one of our area rugs. It ruined it by not drying properly causing mildew.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean you brought it in before it was dry? I’m confused.

    • @kjwilliams1031
      @kjwilliams1031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @guitarguy9402
    @guitarguy9402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how long does it take to dry?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fixitFlip ok thanks your video helped me a lot

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@guitarguy9402 No problem, glad I could help.

  • @mykidsmom92
    @mykidsmom92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if you don’t have a pressure washer or carpet shampooer

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @valm124
    @valm124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you like the sun Joe?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do, I love it! Here's my review video on it if you want to check it out. th-cam.com/video/KWdT572WFLM/w-d-xo.html

  • @chrisbartz5439
    @chrisbartz5439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm....must not have dried all the way I'm guessing.

  • @AShroudOfTruth
    @AShroudOfTruth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Non-synthetic rugs can be cleaned the same way.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the tip.

  • @bulldogchloe1
    @bulldogchloe1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why not use carpet cleaner and not dawn dish soap

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would stick with a mild dish soap. Some carpet shampoos could damage a rug.

  • @LadiLondyn
    @LadiLondyn ปีที่แล้ว

    I did my rug like this, it’s been 2 days, it still isn’t dry

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow. It's so hot where I live I think it would dry even faster

    • @LadiLondyn
      @LadiLondyn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LadiLondyn Of course it does, lol.

  • @wilsonordonez1804
    @wilsonordonez1804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    clean my rugs

  • @iammedusa2734
    @iammedusa2734 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Step 1: Get a driveway….. ok brb

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Okay, let me know! It should work!

    • @rimoishere564
      @rimoishere564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rimoishere564 No problem and that's great to hear!!

  • @vkngwmn6636
    @vkngwmn6636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd add a little oxygen bleach too

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting idea 👍🏻

  • @TP-xy2ms
    @TP-xy2ms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clean my rug this way or take it to the car wash.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah that's a good place to do it. Plenty of space and everything you need right there.

    • @TP-xy2ms
      @TP-xy2ms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TP-xy2ms Ha ha, I always pressure wash in my boots!

  • @jodiewest4949
    @jodiewest4949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flip lot of soap huh 🤔

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I would use less next time for sure!

  • @طعنةغدر-ث8ت
    @طعنةغدر-ث8ت 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next video : how you can eat by your hand ?

  • @tjcolv6427
    @tjcolv6427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Waste of my time

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for stopping by!