This article comes from The Spruce. How to Clean a Shag Rug Shag rugs are back in style and even more spectacular than the 1970s versions. More often sold as an area rug than wall-to-wall carpeting, designers have embraced different materials, from wool to leather, and every color imaginable. Shag rugs add a designer touch…
This article comes from The Spruce. 4 Ways to Prevent Carpet Mold Conventional wisdom suggests that moisture is the primary culprit that causes mold on carpeting and that ridding the carpet of moisture will take care of the mold problem. This is only partially true. As it turns out, carpet mold is surprisingly easy to…
This article comes from The Spruce. How to Clean Indoor-Outdoor Carpet As with any type of carpet, vacuuming at least once per week is a must—more frequently for outdoor spaces that receive heavy use during warm seasons. Spills and stains should be treated as quickly as possible. Do a deeper clean at least twice per…
This article comes from The Spruce. Can You Vacuum Broken Glass? How can one small shattered glass tumbler or lightbulb create so many tiny pieces of glass? When a breakable item hits the floor or a countertop, glass pieces seem to scatter to every corner of the room. Your first instinct may be to grab…
This article comes from The Spruce. Cleaning Tips for Anyone With Allergies Whether you or someone in your home suffers seasonally from allergies or asthma, there are ways you can reduce the misery by cleaning correctly to remove allergens. Regular weekly cleaning of your home is an important part of an allergy management plan. Even…
This article comes from The Spruce. Why Is My Carpet Turning Black Around the Edges? Is your carpet appearing to turn gray or black along the edges of your room? Do you have black lines forming on your carpet along the walls, under doors, around air vents, or along the edges of your stairs? You…