5 Step Fix for a Bleach Spotted Rug: Quick and Easy DIY
Here is my stained rug. I hate the way it looks but I haven't had the rug for very long and I can't really justify getting a new one just yet.
1. Wash The Rug
First I wash the rug to start with a clean canvas. I laid 2 trash bags down to protect my surface.
2. Add Tape
I decided on a simple striped pattern for my rug. I used duct tape and sectioned off my rug as evenly as possible.
3. Mix Up Your Rug Dye
Next, I mixed my solution. I used a 1:2 ratio. 1 part water to 2 parts bleach.
You could use 1:1 but I was worried about the bleach eating away at the rug.
Be sure to shake shake shake the solution after you combine.
4. Spray the Mat
I sprayed the entire mat. Once I had 1 layer of bleach on the rug I put on a rubber glove and smoothed the pile the opposite way to make sure I sprayed all angles of the rug.
5. Remove the Tape
I let the bleach sit on the rug for about an hour to make sure it all soaked in.
I put on the rubber gloves again and began to carefully remove the duct tape.
When doing this step, be careful not to transfer bleach onto the taped-off section with your gloves.
I had a few spots where the bleach leaked through the tape. I simply took scissors and cut the pile off where the spots were.
Thoroughly rinse off your rug with water to get the excess bleach off.
I then washed and dried my rug. This also made my bleach stripes look less yellow and more white.
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How to Bleach a Rug
Perfection! Good bye ugly spot, hello new striped rug!
You can get crazy with the pattern to match your decor. I think this adds a fun element to my mostly plain bathroom.
Will you be using my bleach trick on your rug?
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Great job and amazing result! Your rug looks like an expensive designer's rug. I love it! I was going to call the loloi rugs customer service to order a new rug, but having looked through your post, I started thinking about trying to give my old rugs a second life. Thanks for sharing!
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Clever you !!! and such an easy idea - rug looks like new
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Just an observation. I think your idea is great. But, did you mean to say 1 part water to 2 parts bleach? You stated you didn't want the bleach solution to be too strong to eat away the rug, but your calculations would make it stronger than equal parts water and bleach that you mentioned. 2 parts water to 1 part bleach would be less strong than equal parts.
Can you put this on your lawn
What a smart idea. Had I known of this? I would have saved money, & the trip to the store, for a bottle of RIT dye. That too worked well, & brought it back to it's original. But, I like the striped idea even better!