[header] How to clean a kilim rug [title] Sweep both sides of the rug to remove loose debris. [step] Before cleaning the rug, you want to make sure that there isn't any dirt or dust on its surface. Run a broom over the entire surface of the rug, and then flip it over to brush the other side as well. 
[substeps] The carpet should be on a flat surface to make the cleaning process easier. You can use any broom to clean the rug, but a hand broom, which is essentially a handheld brush with bristles that are long like a traditional broom, offers the most control.