Dying offers an easy method to update your preferred bath-room rug to coincide with a color-scheme that is new. Aged stains can be also covered by a brand new dye work or rejuvenate a rug. Not all bathroom rugs are ideal for dying. Rubber- rugs do not simply take dye and the bathroom ground can be transferred to by any dye in the rubber backing and leave a stain. Because artificial fibers generally resist dying the finest rugs for dying are produced from organic fibers. Rubber-backed rugs need a brush- on method therefore dye does not penetrate the rubber backing.

Select a shade that complements the current colour of the rug, because a number of the colour that is outdated might nevertheless show in the bottom of the rug fibers. Lay the rug fiber-side-up on a bit of plastic sheeting.

Combine the dye with 140 degree Fahrenheit water in a metal or glass container. Therefore refer to package directions for the proper dye mixing process the quantity and temperature of the water might differ depending on the model of of dye.

Paint the dye on the rug fibers with clear rag. Rub the dye to the fibers to penetrate carefully to the rubber backing as feasible. Soak the rug with all the solution.

Cover the very top of the rug with plastic wrap to keep the moist. Allow the dye to set for the sum of time specified on the dye bundle, which may vary from 20 minutes to 24 hours depending on the manufacturer.

Remove the plastic wrap and protect the rug with the old towel. Press the rug using a warm steam iron setting the dye in the fibers.

Rinse before the water runs clear, the excess dye from your rug with cool water. Launder in hot or cool water, as directed by the particular brand, having a moderate detergent. Rinse a last time before utilizing and drying the rug.