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Your Rug Is Dirtier Than You Think. Here's How to Clean It the Right Way.
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Your Rug Is Dirtier Than You Think. Here's How to Clean It the Right Way.

Here is something most rug owners do not want to think about: a rug that looks clean is almost certainly not. Dust, allergens, pet dander, and fine grit work their way deep into the pile over time,...
Wool, Jute, Silk, or Cotton: Which Rug Material Is Actually Right for You?
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Wool, Jute, Silk, or Cotton: Which Rug Material Is Actually Right for You?

You have found a rug you love. The pattern is perfect, the size is right, and then you see it comes in wool, jute, or silk. Suddenly you are not sure which one to choose. This is one of the most co...
Is Your Rug Actually Handmade? Here's How to Tell in 60 Seconds
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Is Your Rug Actually Handmade? Here's How to Tell in 60 Seconds

You paid good money for a rug that was described as handmade. But is it really? The rug industry is full of misleading labels, and machine-made rugs are often passed off as handcrafted ones — espec...
The Room-by-Room Rug Buying Guide That Will Save You From a Very Expensive Mistake
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The Room-by-Room Rug Buying Guide That Will Save You From a Very Expensive Mistake

You found the perfect rug online. You ordered it. It arrived. And then you put it in the room and realized it looks completely wrong. Too small, too busy, wrong pile height, wrong material for the ...