Vomit on your rug and not sure how to clean it? No need to worry. Follow these steps and your rug will soon look as it should.
One rule matters most: act quickly. This keeps it from drying and soaking deep into the fibres, which makes the stain harder to remove.
Step 1: Scrape and remove
Use a scraper or a flat object to remove as much as possible. A dustpan works too. Make sure all solid matter is gone before moving on.
Step 2: Lukewarm water with ammonia
Dampen a clean cloth with lukewarm water and add a tablespoon of ammonia. Blot the stain gently, without rubbing: rubbing only spreads it. Keep blotting for about a minute, until the stain is gone.
Step 3: Let it dry
Blot with a dry cloth to absorb the remaining moisture, then let the rug air dry.
Step 4: Neutralise the odour
If an odour remains, sprinkle some baking soda over the rug. It neutralises sour smells. Leave it for a few hours, then vacuum thoroughly.
Your rug is spotless again. Read more about caring for natural rugs, or, if you are looking for a stain-resistant rug, explore our collection of durable, stain-resistant rugs.
