Keep your carpet looking good by acting fast when you spot a stain—whether it's a drink someone spilled, mud your dog tracked in, or (gulp) other types of pet messes. Below, our guide for handling ...

Most carpets don’t get ruined by dramatic accidents; they fade quietly because they were never properly steam cleaned. A stain here. A dull patch there. Slight odors that no one mentions but everyone ...

The skill for removing tough carpet stains is something every homemaker needs. That moment of panic is all too familiar—a glass of red wine goes flying, a cup of coffee slips, and suddenly your ...

This story is sponsored by Giant Carpet One. There's no end to the benefits of carpet—from warmth and coziness underfoot to enhanced insulation and noise reduction. But carpeting can also become a ...

What You Should Know Before You Start To remove a stain, simply blot the spot and dry working from the outside in, rinse thoroughly with clean water, then blot again. Never scrub the carpet, or you ...

Two of the most important things a smart host keeps handy is a bottle of spray cleaner and paper towels. When the inevitable news comes that someone's plate of food landed on the carpet, the savvy ...