Chores like doing the laundry and taking out the garbage are never fun, but some domestic tasks can also be downright confusing and stressful. Cleaning a rug definitely falls in that category. The ...

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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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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 ...