Carpet & Rug Cleaning Tips and How-Tos

This review compares an old Roomba 400 series against the least-expensive robotic vacuum I could find. Although normally unbranded, these low-priced Chinese vacuums are sometimes labeled with names such as Corile or Wohome.

Spilling red wine on white carpet is a huge bummer. But let me tell you, I've been there done that. It's much easier to clean up than you know. Here are some tips and tricks for getting those red wine stains out of carpet with items in your house.

What's the difference between the Dyson digital slim DC59 Animal and the new DC59 Motorhead version?

Very few products that I've purchased in my lifetime have had the positive quality-of-life impact as has this amazing little floor-cleaning robot.

Check out my review of the Shark Lift Away vacuum cleaner.

A step-by-step DIY home remedy for removing the smell of dog urine from carpets quickly without chemicals and how to find invisible stains with a UV black light!

A product review of the Shark Navigator NV22L. This includes: the pros, the cons, basic troubleshooting tips, the customer care number, and my personal experience with the Shark Navigator.

Tips on getting the best results when using a carpet shampoo machine.

A heated deep cleaner for carpets is essential for every homeowner. This review shows why the Bissell PROheat is an excellent choice.

This article explores some of the best carpet cleaning solutions for pesky pet stains

When you do the “the big clean”, you really need to know what you’re doing and be prepared for a thorough job. My personal recommendation is to use The Rug Doctor. You can rent one of these in most supermarkets in the US. They’ll sell you all of the cleaning supplies you’ll need, and the machine will cost about $25–$30 to rent for 24 hours.

To get candle wax or hair-removal wax out of carpet, use an iron or hair dryer and a paper towel to melt the wax into the paper and out of your carpet.

How does the Dyson DC44 compare to the DC59? Which offers the best value for the money?

Save money by making your own carpet deodorizer at home. Using a few simple ingredients you already have in your kitchen, you can easily make a greener, fresher version of commercial carpet freshener.

Treat your carpet stains with simple and inexpensive homemade carpet cleaning solutions.

We tested six top-rated and top-selling vacuums from Hoover, Shark, Dyson, Miele and Bissel and rated them according to durability and best overall value. The results surprised us and will surprise you too.