The next time your furry friend has an accident on the rug, grab some carpet powder to neutralize odors, get rid of stains, and freshen up your space. Unlike hardwood floors, carpeted surfaces require ...

Add essential oils: If you prefer a light scent, mix 5-10 drops of an essential oil, such as lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus, ...

Vacuuming sucks—but not if your vacuum is clogged. In that case, instead of collecting dirt, dust, pet dander and whatever else has found its way onto your floor, it leaves some of that debris ...

Vacuums and carpet cleaners might sound like they do similar things, but they handle different kinds of messes. Learn which is best to use and when. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based freelance ...

Carpets are good at hiding dirt, and that’s exactly what makes them so hard to clean. Not every vacuum is up to the job. “The ability to clean carpet is the main difference between full-sized uprights ...