So what's the best way to clean a carpet? Well, Men's Health suggests hiring a professional once a year for a deep steam-cleaning. But weekly maintenance is super important as well. TLC's How Stuff Works recommends vacuuming regularly and applying soil retardants and baking soda to the surface.
We knew this wall-to-wall textile could end up spotty, but we had no idea there could be so many creepy crawlers lingering in the fibers. So be sure to pay extra attention to your rugs this weekend if you're doing some spring cleaning.
For more information, head on over to Men's Health and TLC. And be sure to click through our slideshow for more cleaning tips.
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Consider these 5 new uses for plastic soda bottles before tossing them in the recycling bin.
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