Having a professional wash a rug for you can cost a pretty penny — here's a guide and check list so that you can get it squeaky clean without causing damage.

There’s nothing that pulls a room together better than a beautiful area rug. Whether you go big with a room-sized rug or place a few coordinating rugs in key places, a rug lends that cozy sense of ...

Area rugs can be spot cleaned if they get a stain. But every few months to a year, they need to be deep cleaned. The method outlined below is suitable for wool and polyester rugs; you can also clean ...

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 ...

You can find great rugs at estate sales but they're often quite dingy. Freshen up an old rug with a simple salt wash to brighten colors and get rid of grime. Photo by Back Garage. DIY blog DIYLife has ...

A decade ago, inventor Jeneva Bell launched a startup called Ruggable that seemed radical at the time: A rug brand with products that you could throw in your home washing machine when they got dirty.

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 ...

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 ...