I'm only just now getting into using a tufting gun, but I've been making latch hook rugs, punch rugs, locker hooking rugs, braid rugs, etc., for over 40 years. About half of my rugs, I hand-basted a non-slip backing on; the rest of them I coated the back with several thin layers of diluted Elmer's Glue-All. I then add one more layer and spread a nice duck cloth or canvas or even sometimes cotton (old sheets!) over the entire back. Works fabulous, lasts seemingly forever, and isn't stiff (although never as flexible as rubber type glues) if you dilute it with water (about 25% water to 75% glue) and coat several thin layers, letting dry overnight each. I've never had it break down like some people say it will - I have rugs backed with Elmer's that are over 30 years old that are still going great. Due to chemical sensitivities/allergies, I simply cannot use carpet glues like Roberts. (That's actually a large reason why I got into hand-making rugs oh so many years ago - the "new" smell of commercial/store bought carpets literally lands me in the emergency room and/or having to use an expensive Epi-Pen). My rugs have been made with acrylic yarn, cotton yarn, wool yarn, wool blend yarns, wool fabric strips, cotton fabric strips, t-shirt "yarn", etc.; I clean them all the same way. Anyways, back to cleaning my rugs, which I clean using one of two methods. For my really dirty rugs: First, I hang my rugs over the railing on my deck. I then grab my garden hose and spray them with water until the water runs clean. For really dirty rugs, I'll spray first with water till its quite wet, then I take a cheap spray bottle and fill it with some water and a few squirts of dishwashing soap (I use Dawn most often). I generously spray that all over the rug, then I use a cheap plastic bristle scrub brush (like you would use to clean a bath tub) and scrub all over the rug, using not too hard but not too soft pressure. I then spray with the garden hose again until the water runs clear. I then let the rug dry flat *upside down first*, for a few hours, then I hang it up and let it dry overnight. A quick vacuum and good to go! For rugs that are just moderately or lightly dirty, I fill up my sink or bath tub with water and a generous scoop of Oxy-Clean powder and a few squirts of Woolite liquid soap, and I just swish the rug back and forth, agitating it with my hands, until it seems like it's cleaned enough. I then drain and fill my sink or tub with fresh water and rinse the rug well, again agitating with my hands. Sometimes I need to rinse twice. Let dry for a while over the edge of the tub, then lay it upside down to dry for a few more hours, then hang to finish drying over night. I don't know if either of these methods would work with your rugs since you use a thick felt backing (I'm totally going to try using that backing you use on my next rug!) but these methods have worked for me for literal decades on my rugs.

Wow! this is amazing! A huge difference was really seen from before image. I am so excited to use my strips for this!! ❤️

Thank you so much for creating content for this craft, I am starting up tufting soon and ordering my supplies now! You've taught me so much to be confident enough to do so. Never stop creating rugs and great informative content on them, support from New Jersey!

Great video! Thanks! Feedback: Post editing, increase volume by 25% maybe. I had my computer and KZfaq volume at 100% it was still kind of hard to hear.

I would recommend finishing up with a pass of clear water, no detergent. The detergent can end up being sticky and attract dirt this will help remove the detergent residue. .

That Queer rug!!! You’re so talented- love your videos

Thanks for the video. I have three of my great grandfathers acrylic yarn rugs, which he made during his retirement in the 1970s, to keep his mind and his hands busy (my father’s words). I used your advice and the carpets look wonderful now. 😁

Love tou truearth. Thats great video !! 😍😍💞💞💞💞 laundry streeps is fantastic

Yay, this video will go very well with my coffee 😊☕

The Tru Earth laundry detergent strips are amazing. I love that I don't have to measure anymore and the strips are so eco-friendly.

I love the tru earth strips, and recently found out they are made in my city! I love their scent free option. I find it great when I pre wash fabric that’s meant for someone else!

Can u do an update on how u finish and back your rugs?

Thanks ♥️I love this job very much and now I work in it with love and I want to buy the machine👍😘😘😘

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Very nice wideo. thanks for this informative ads. love your products.

I don’t know if you’ve covered this question before, but do you have any tips or explanations for why there’s pieces of white tufting fabric threads that poke throughout my designs? There aren’t any rips happening and the yarn stays in place (I use a cut pile gun), but it took me hours to cut away these tiny pieces of white thread from my tufting fabric out of the face of my design. Thank you and I love your videos!

Love your videos!, you convinced me to start tufting! Currently waiting on my tufting gun, Was wondering how long does the tufting gun last? (Replacing needle/ replacing scissors)

Could you make a video on how you wind your yarn onto your yarn cones ?

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Hey big fan of your work. Best wishes from Assam (india)🎉🎉🎉

thank you for whispering the entire video

woah, i didnt know acrylic wool was my issue with my rugs coming apart,, good to know!

where do you purchase wool yarn from

I feel like someone who purchased a rug (and isn't making hands tufted rugs themselves) is not going to go through the steps of shearing the rug in their care and cleaning process. Also a rug would only last you a couple years if you trim it every time you clean and care for it. I guess I just feel like durability is a major issue and I don't know what the answer is to that..... I'm wondering if some kind of stain/upholstery protection like Scotchgard would help with ease of cleaning stains. Something to think about. Thanks for the video!

Next time you should look into flood cleaning, using garden hose, not sure how it will affect the glue and backing you used, but there are plenty of videos of this process used on the most delicate Very expensive rugs.

Hi, love your content, how can I get tufting equipment in Uganda, Africa?

I have being watching ur video and I like them, I am from Nigeria,I can't find this Tufting gun on jumia where can I get it

What are the cardboard things called that you put in the middle of the ball of yarn to make it have a shape?

not sure if this has been discussed before but what kind of oil do you use to maintain your gun? :D

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Hello, good afternoon, how are you? I have been following your you tube channel for a long time and I would like to know if you can support me because when I knit with my machine it cuts all the knitting yarn. Please tell me how to use the machine, thank you !!! Greetings from Mexico City