For common spills: For everyday spills like wine, soft drinks, milk, soup, urine, vomit, etc., immediately soak the spill with a paper towel. Now, moist a cloth with mild detergent and water solution and wipe the area with it. Clean the surface with a dry clean cloth.

For oily stains: For oily stains like oil, lipstick, wax, grease, etc., remove the spills immediately with a paper towel or scrub, moving in the direction of the hair. Now, spray the stains with a mild soapy solution, and scrub them. Clean the area with a clean, dry cloth.

For persistent stain: Mix neutral, detergent-free cleaning agent with water in a 1:10 ratio. Now, spray the stained area with it and leave it dry out in the air.

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With these simple steps, your leather rug will be clean. 

Let the rug dry out completely in the air. To fasten the process, you can switch on the fan and spread the leather rug beneath it.

Take a clean, dry cloth that can absorb the moisture well. Press the fabric on the rug to blot the excess moisture with a dry cleaning cloth.

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Take a soft bristle cleaning brush. Gently brush the carpet with the cleaning brush. Ensure that you brush the carpet in the direction of the hair and not against it.

Bonus Tip: If there are any stubborn stains on your leather rug, spray extra soapy water and scrub a little more with the brush.

Spray the leather rug with soapy water. Spray all over the rug till the carpet is damp. Ensure that the leather rug is moist and not soaking wet.

Bonus Tip: Before you start cleaning the leather rug, read the care and cleaning instructions for the leather rugs provided with the rug.

Fill a spray bottle with water and pour a few drops of mild detergent. Shake the bottle to mix water and soap. The soapy water mix is ready for leather rug wash at home.

Spread the leather rug in an open space. Take out your vacuum cleaner and attach the upholstery attachment to it. Now, vacuum the entire leather rug to remove dust and dirt. The vacuum will also suck in any stranded hair or pieces of paper stuck to it.

Precautionary Tip: Avoid using the vacuum roller or beater attachment to vacuum the leather rug. It will pull and damage the natural fibre and fringe of the carpet.

It is not advisable to wash your leather rug with water. It will damage the leather rug. So, it is advisable to follow these simple tips for maintaining the leather rug at home: