LisaWagnerCRS
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Fringe seems to be a sore spot for both cleaners and rug owners ... usually related to being "too long" (tassels too long, or too long in between cleanings).
But when you come right down to it, fringe (usually) is cotton, and it simply needs a good ole scrubbing to get it looking better.
The problems I see usually come from people using bleach, or peroxide, and forgetting that these are not cleaning agents - so when it still looks grimey, they keep applying the harsh stuff on it.
Another problem I see is the quest to reach that bright white pristine look... which is just not natural.
Other than that - good all fiber shampoos, or cotton shampoos (though I don't like Haitian cotton smell - I'll use Masterblend's cotton shampoo), and warm/hot water (misting the edge of the wool with vinegar first to help alleviate wicking) - those all work well in cleaning fringe. At least in my experience.
I also like to mist/extract with some acid if I'm worried about any browning.
Any solutions you all like to use? I've heard Procyon works well, though I've not tried it.
Lisa
But when you come right down to it, fringe (usually) is cotton, and it simply needs a good ole scrubbing to get it looking better.
The problems I see usually come from people using bleach, or peroxide, and forgetting that these are not cleaning agents - so when it still looks grimey, they keep applying the harsh stuff on it.
Another problem I see is the quest to reach that bright white pristine look... which is just not natural.
Other than that - good all fiber shampoos, or cotton shampoos (though I don't like Haitian cotton smell - I'll use Masterblend's cotton shampoo), and warm/hot water (misting the edge of the wool with vinegar first to help alleviate wicking) - those all work well in cleaning fringe. At least in my experience.
I also like to mist/extract with some acid if I'm worried about any browning.
Any solutions you all like to use? I've heard Procyon works well, though I've not tried it.
Lisa