How to Clean a Wool Rug

1. Set out your tarp, gather your tools and materials, and ensure you're within reach of a hose.
2. Mix equal parts distilled white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
3. Vacuum your rug on both sides. ...
4. Spray both sides of your rug with your water and vinegar solution and coat thoroughly. ...
5. Soak the entire rug with water

Here’s how to dry-clean your wool rug:

1. Take the rug outside and beat it with a rug beater or broom to loosen dirt.
2. Vacuum thoroughly on both sides, starting in the middle and working outward.
3. Sprinkle a wool-safe dry cleaning powder over the rug.
4. Work the powder into the fibers with a soft brush.
5. Let the powder sit for the time specified in the product instructions.