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

Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to the best way to clean a rug because it depends on what type of rug you have and what type of cleaning it needs. But if you're dreaming of a clean ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s now spring, which means it’s nearly the season of cleaning and organization. There’s something particularly alarming about emerging from the winter doldrums to find that your home is a dusty, ...

Learning how to clean area rugs is a smart way to save money. While they do tie rooms together, they can also get grungy. Keeping them clean will extend their lifespan. Shake the rug outside on a ...