Cleaning a rug that cannot be machine washed

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

1. 1
   Using a pet spot rug vacuum or Bissell Little Green machine
2. 2
   Spot cleaning with soap and water or an enzyme cleaner
3. 3
   Washing it in the washing machine on a gentle cycle despite manufacturer warnings
4. 4
   Sun drying to speed up the drying process
5. 5
   Wiping down the outer layer with a damp, soapy cloth.
6. 6
   Risking a cold and delicate wash cycle despite the tag.
7. 7
   Taking the item to a dry cleaner.

In their words

Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.