A fluffy shag rug can make any room feel cozy, but the warm fuzzies you feel might start to fade when you realize how much dirt can accumulate. Cleaning a shag rug poses a unique challenge because the ...

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 – ...

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 ...

Though hardwood floors have become one of the most desirable must-haves in home décor, there are few, if any, homes with no carpeting at all. Carpeting certain areas of a home makes sense. The bedroom ...

Sweep regularly and deep clean twice a year with soap, water, and a gentle scrub. Rinse well, air-dry fully, and store rolled and dry during winter. Choose weather-resistant rugs like polypropylene to ...

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 ...

You’ve already scrubbed your shower, sink and toilet. So what’s next? You’re walking on it! Bathroom rugs are a magnet for hair and dust and, depending on how well-ventilated your space is, they can ...

Apply baking soda: Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the stained area. Baking soda helps to absorb moisture and odors. This will also help reduce spreading on the back side of the carpet.

Do your floors need first aid? Don't panic! Here's how to get blood out of carpet, according to the pros. Stains can be a pain, to be sure. But blood stains? Those are an entirely different challenge.

Debbie Wolfe is an author and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for other leading online home improvement, DIY, and garden media outlets and online ...