GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s dirt brought in on muddy paws and shoes or coffee and red wine spills, our carpets take a beating over time. If it has been a while since you last cleaned a ...

Pets may be your best friends, but they’re your carpet’s worst enemies (and if you have young kids, you know they’re a close second). If your children or pets are constantly dirtying up your carpet, ...

There are few things worse than a carpet that doesn't smell fresh, especially when it's a wall-to-wall rug. You can't pick it up and give it a shake or a quick shampoo. Instead of investing in a steam ...

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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 ...

Vacuums are great for everyday cleaning, but if you need something to go the extra mile, a carpet cleaner gets deep into fibers to lift dirt, pet hair, and tough stains through a mix of scrubbing ...

It’s easier than ever to clean your carpets now that at-home carpet cleaners are becoming more and more accessible. While carpet cleaners of the past were notorious for being hard to maneuver and too ...

COLUMBUS (WHTM) — Six brands of dry carpet cleaning powder are being recalled for possibly containing harmful bacteria. Arm & Hammer, Capture, Healthy Home, Oreck, Resista and Riccar brands are ...