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Restoring the Classroom Rugs - Bringing Life Back to a Learning Space

Barbara Nagy • October 1, 2024
At Chris' Carpet Service & Water Restoration, we understand how important a clean and safe environment is for students, especially in classrooms where kids spend hours every day. Recently, we were called to clean two rugs in an elementary school classroom. One rug was colorful and had stains from arts and crafts, while the other was gray and heavily soiled from daily foot traffic. The goal was to restore the rugs to a fresh, clean state, ready for use by the students again.

The Steps We Took to Restore Classroom Rugs


When we were called to clean two classroom rugs at a local elementary school, we knew how important it was to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for the students. Classrooms are high-traffic areas where rugs often take a beating from daily use, spills, and messes. These particular rugs had seen their share of wear and tear, with one being brightly colored but stained with paint, while the other was gray and dull from heavy foot traffic. Here's how we tackled the job and cleaned classroom rugs:

Assessment of the Rugs


We began by carefully examining both rugs to determine the best cleaning method. The colorful rug had a variety of stains, including paint, markers, and food spills, while the gray rug was mostly dirty from consistent foot traffic. Both rugs needed a deep cleaning to tackle the stains and ground-in dirt.


Pre-Treatment of Stains


To tackle the stains on the colorful rug, we applied a pre-treatment solution specifically designed to break down tough spots like paint and markers. This step was necessary to loosen the stains before we began the deep cleaning process.


Deep Cleaning with Specialized Equipment


Next, we used our high-powered hot water extraction machine, ideal for deep cleaning the rugs. This method allowed us to remove dirt, grime, and bacteria from deep within the rug fibers, ensuring a thorough cleaning. We focused extra attention on the stained areas of the colorful rug to make sure those spots were properly addressed.


Spot Treatment for Stubborn Stains


After the deep cleaning, we inspected the rugs and found a few stubborn stains that hadn’t fully lifted. We treated those spots individually with a stronger cleaning solution to ensure that they were completely removed. Our goal was to leave the rugs spotless and free from any visible marks.


Drying and Final Inspection


After the deep cleaning, we moved on to drying and inspecting the rugs. This step was necessary to ensure that no moisture remained, which could lead to mold or mildew. Here's how we handled it:

  • Drying with High-Speed Fans: To prevent any moisture issues, we used air movers to quickly dry the rugs. This helped ensure that both rugs were completely dry and ready for use, without any risk of mold or mildew forming.
  • Final Inspection: Once the rugs were dry, we thoroughly inspected them to make sure they were restored to a fresh and clean state. The colorful rug was vibrant again, with all stains removed, while the gray rug looked renewed and free of dirt. 


Restored Learning Space


The school staff was impressed with how clean the rugs were and appreciated our quick turnaround, allowing the classroom to be back in use without much downtime. They were especially pleased with how vibrant the colorful rug looked, and how the gray rug appeared almost new again. The fresh, clean rugs helped create a more welcoming and comfortable learning space for the students.



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