When it comes to flooring, opting for hardwood flooring is a popular way to go. Tons of homeowners and renters alike can’t wait to cover up or completely do away with the carpeting in their homes.

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Pets may be your best friends, but they’re your carpet’s worst enemies (and if you have young kids, you know they’re a close second). If your children or pets are constantly dirtying up your carpet, ...

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When your pet makes a mess on your rug or someone spills red wine on your couch, you need more than a Tide stick to solve the problem. But a full-sized carpet cleaner may feel like overkill, not to ...

Area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets make your space feel more cozy but they trap more dirt than hard floors. When a treatment spray isn’t powerful enough to remove mud, pet hair and stains, you should ...

Despite the wide variety of residential flooring products now available—laminate, bamboo, tile, vinyl, wood, stone, and cork—carpeting remains extremely popular. In fact, the carpet industry in the ...

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Whether you have just a few area rugs or a whole house full of carpeted rooms to clean, you’re facing the same question: Should you rent a carpet cleaner, buy one, or hire someone to do the job? The ...