While I was bedridden with the flu, my Boston terrier decided to have his way with my brand new area rug. Thankfully I caught the stain almost immediately (the dog looked guilty), but the damage was done. I sopped up the excess urine as best I could, but as the rug is 100% viscose rayon pile I knew not to apply water or a liquid cleaner. The directions on the rug say to "vacuum frequently and apply only powdered cleaners or dry clean". I am woefully ignorant about powdered cleaners...is there some special brand I should look for and if so, will my neighborhood store sell such an item? How does one apply such a cleaner?
The rug has a silk-like appearance, but at $300 it's not a priceless piece. However, it's more than I've ever spent for an area rug. If dry cleaning is my best bet, should I seek out a cleaner who only specializes in rugs?
Any help would be so appreciated! -Amanda