Roll out the welcome mat and get acquainted with our guide on how to clean a rug—because how long has it been, honestly?

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. A wall-to-wall carpet can be easy to clean and maintain if you have the right vacuum. Area rugs are a different story.

Area rugs take a beating from dirt and spills. Learn how to properly spot clean rugs using household staples like baking soda ...

Rugs are a great addition to just about any living space. If you have hardwood floors, they act as a barrier against scratches, and if you have a big, open room, a rug will make it seem less empty.

Do you know what’s lurking in your area rugs? Many are designed to hide your dirt, dust and dander, and they do a brilliant job. Part of the reason I picked the 10- by 14-foot area rug for my family ...

Keep your home cleaner by perfecting this common chore. merovingian / GETTY IMAGES Vacuuming the floors in your home is one of the simplest cleaning tasks on your chore list—so easy that even a ...

They might not be the first thing on your spring cleaning checklist, but rugs (like those small area rugs in your entryway and kitchen) need to be cleaned regularly to maintain their appearance and ...

A wall-to-wall carpet can be easy to clean and maintain if you have the right vacuum. Rugs are a different story. Some are antiques and no match for the rough brushes of modern vacuums. Other types of ...

Daily vacuuming with strong suction, tight filter, rotating brush machines removes up to half or more of the soil that falls onto carpets. How much effort does it take to attain this level of cleaning ...