best cloth to use to clean spills on area rugs because the fibers of the terry cloth can work similar to a brush and will dig deep into rug to remove any stains you may be dealing with.
if you find that you have a spot that will not come out with just water you may have to use some type of cleaning solution. when cleaning your area rug with a cleaning solution you should always do a spot test first to make sure the area rug will not be damaged by the solution. a good solution to use is one part vinegar and 2 parts water. you can also use 