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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 ...
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 ...
They might not be the first thing on your spring cleaning checklist, but rugs (like those small area rugs in your entryway and kitchen) need to be cleaned regularly to maintain their appearance and ...
Jute rugs are not the softest or highest-piled floor covering on the market, but they are one of the most resilient, thanks to their tightly woven natural fibers. This weave comes at a cost, however – ...
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Although it’s been a long time since my ...
Deep cleaning anything is a topic we like to focus on at Rosie on the House. This week we are looking at deep cleaning tips for carpets, area rugs, and tile. You probably vacuum your carpets once or ...
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 ...
My neighbor is moving and gave me her 8-by-12-foot Persian rug. She says it needs to be cleaned. I found out it might cost $500 or more to have it professionally cleaned, and I might not even like the ...