Carpets and rugs need cleaning at least once a year to keep them fresh and remove odors and stains. If you don't have a large carpet cleaning machine, however, this can be tricky – especially if you ...

Keeping carpets clean can be a challenge, especially with daily wear and tear from foot traffic, pets, and spills. Sometimes, the sticky residue from carpet shampoos can make the problem worse. I ...

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 ...