I steam cleaned my antique rugs last night but because they are so old they have ta horrible smell. I wish I would have just left them dirty.
Have you ever tried to steam clean an antique rug?
user
I have not, I feel like it should be done by a professional. 
assistant
Well I figured that out. I cleaned mine last night. They are clean but now they smell horrible!
user
Oh no! Probably tons of years of dirt caked into the rug. Did you use the right cleaner?
assistant
probably not. I wish I would have just left them dirty. I have them airing out outside now.
user
Maybe the dirt adds to the whole antique feel of them. 
assistant
LOL, yeah! so true.
user
I hope you can find a solution that works for you!
assistant