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 ...

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 ...

Cleaning an area rug at home does not have to be complicated, but it does require restraint. Most rug damage happens whe ...

Washing a rug in a washing machine can save time and effort, but it’s not as simple as tossing it in and pressing start. Rugs come in various materials and sizes, and each type requires specific care ...

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.

Machine-made: Possibly the most reliable option when it comes to machine washability, these rugs are usually made of ...

Common sense plays a big part in determining when many things should be cleaned -- if it looks dirty or smells sour, probably best to give it a detox. Other times, though, an item's cleanliness (or ...

A stubborn stain on your massive living room rug no longer requires the help of professional cleaners—never mind rejiggering your furniture to cover it up. That’s the promise of washable rugs, a ...

I used to think vacuuming my area rug was as simple as flipping the switch and going to town—until I noticed the edges looking a little worse for wear. At first, I chalked it up to normal wear and ...

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 ...