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How to Clean an Area Rug

No need to hire a professional when you can clean an area rug yourself! You may need a friend if it's large, but otherwise ...
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Chores like doing the laundry and taking out the garbage are never fun, but some domestic tasks can also be downright confusing and stressful. Cleaning a rug definitely falls in that category. The ...
If you haven’t given your rugs a deep clean in a while, there’s a good chance you should get on that right now. This applies to you especially if your rug isn’t the same color as it was when you first ...
You may think you know the basics of how to clean a rug, but when was the last time you gave your rug a true cleaning? (Not like a “swept or vacuumed a few crumbs” or “spot cleaned a wine or coffee ...
Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to the best way to clean a rug because it depends on what type of rug you have and what type of cleaning it needs. But if you're dreaming of a clean ...
Regardless of whether you’ve placed your area rug in a high-traffic or low-traffic spot, it’s important to clean it regularly to prevent dust, grime, and dirt accumulation. Below, we’ve asked a home ...
Area rugs can add a lot of style and function to almost any room. Put one in your kitchen to keep your feet comfortable while you're cooking or doing the dishes; make one the focal point of your ...
I used to think vacuuming my area rug was as simple as flipping the switch and going to town—until I noticed the edges looking a little worse for wear. At first, I chalked it up to normal wear and ...