Key Takeaways Pantry items like baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap will clean and remove most stains.To prevent discoloration, always protect the flooring under the rug when cleaning or ...

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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 ...

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. While you should be vacuuming your rug ...

I’m a clean freak, but with a husband who works on heavy equipment, a Great Dane, and two children, plenty of dirt gets tracked into my home (plus sand, snow, gravel, and grease). This is why I use ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: When I purchase new throw rugs, there is always a fold line that never seems to go away. What can I do to take the crease out of new rugs? — Susan H., via email Dear Susan: Most throw ...

You might be surprised to hear that it’s recommended bath mats be washed weekly. Since they are designed to absorb moisture, they can be a potential hotbed for bacteria, especially in warmer climates ...

Do you know what’s lurking in your area rugs? You probably don’t want to. Many are designed to hide your dirt, dust and dander, and they do a brilliant job. Part of the reason I picked the 10-foot by ...