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It's not as hard as you might think!

You walk all over them every day, probably trekking in dirt from outside, but how often do you really clean your rugs? No, we're not talking about the occasional vacuum job—we mean giving your rug a really deep clean. If the answer is "not enough" (or even "What? I'm supposed to do that?"), you'll receive no judgment from us—but we're here to help. We reached out to our friends, the rug experts at Loloi (the brand has collaborations with some of the biggest names in the business, from Magnolia Home and Amber Lewis to Justina Blakeney), for some guidance on deep-cleaning any kind of carpet. Here's everything you need to know to get your threads looking brand new.

Frequency: Your rugs should be vacuumed regularly (every few days to every week, depending on use), say the experts at Loloi. Here's their advice:

Rugs can be spot-cleaned if they get a stain. But every few months to a year, they need to be deep-cleaned. The method below outlined is suitable for wool and polyester rugs; you can also clean silk rugs using this method but substituting detergent for equal parts water and vinegar. As we covered above, natural fiber rugs such as jute and sisal should be deep cleaned by a professional.

If possible, bring your rug outside and hang it over a fence or clothesline. Using a broom or long rod, beat the rug to free any leftover dirt, dust, or crumbs.

Begin by vacuuming the rug thoroughly on both sides to remove all loose dirt and dust.

In a bucket, mix your cleaner. "Use a common wool cleaning detergent or create one with a teaspoon of natural detergent and a teaspoon of pure white vinegar, combined with a quart of warm water," advises the team at Loloi.

Dip a sponge in the water, squeeze out excess moisture, and blot the cleaner onto the rug, working in sections until you've covered the entire surface.

Fill a bucket with plain water and repeat step 4 with a clean sponge.

For any stubborn spots, blot with a combination of detergent and vinegar. Afterward, rinse again using a clean sponge and water.

Using a clean, dry rag or towel, blot the entire rug surface to remove any excess moisture.

Allow the rug to dry completely overnight before walking on it. This is best done while hanging (even draped over a chair) so both sides of the rug have a chance to dry evenly.

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