Sloppy teenagers, clumsy coffee drinkers, and potty-training puppies can take their toll on a brand-new polypropylene area rug. Many people think that once their rug becomes too dirty or stained that ...

To withstand life's daily messes and keep your home looking good, you need one of the easy-to-clean rugs below. Most of my picks are machine washable, which is super convenient if your rug can fit.

Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to the best way to clean a rug because it depends on what type of rug you have and what type of cleaning it needs. But if you're dreaming of a clean ...

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