These cleaners contain chemicals that loosen surface dirt, making it more easily vacuumed away. For a more thorough cleaning of soiled rugs, however, a heavy traffic foam cleaner and a damp sponge mop for scrubbing the treated carpet is often better.
How to Clean a Nylon Area Rug
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Hang rug outside on a clothesline (if available) and beat it (with a broom handle or large stick) getting as much loose dirt out as possible. Next, bring it inside and vacuum it thoroughly.
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Spray carpet cleaning foam evenly over entire rug, adding extra to stained areas. Allow the cleaner to sit on the carpet untouched for a few minutes.
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Rub damp sponge mop over the rug in sections. Your movements should be back and forth, in the direction of pile and against the direction of the pile—this will help loosen embedded dirt.
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Allow the foam to dry completely. This may take an hour or more, depending on the carpet pile, amount of product used and the ambient humidity.
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Vacuum the rug very well. This helps remove much of the remaining dirt. If you still see stains, spot treat with more foam cleaner.