Avoid soaking the rug completely. Use a damp cloth or light spray to remove cleaning residue. Then air dry only — no heat.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

15:26, Sun, Aug 16, 2020 Updated: 15:26, Sun, Aug 16, 2020 Shag rugs add sophistication to your home while making a room feel a little cosier. However, there’s nothing less inviting than a dirty shag ...