Roll out the welcome mat and get acquainted with our guide on how to clean a rug—because how long has it been, honestly?

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 ...

Do you know what’s lurking in your area rugs? Many are designed to hide your dirt, dust and dander, and they do a brilliant job. Part of the reason I picked the 10- by 14-foot area rug for my family ...

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 ...

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 – ...

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 ...

These are the signs it's time to deep clean your rugs. With all the foot traffic, dropped crumbs, and spilled cups of tea, rugs get dirty fast. Area rugs also trap lots of allergens like dust and pet ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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