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MAKE IT LAST: CARING FOR YOUR AREA RUG - cont'd

Caring for your area rug also involves keeping a coarse mat in front of the door to stop dirt from being tracked inside of the house, and shedding your shoes when you enter. Keep a shoe mat right inside the front door and have family members and guests take off their shoes before proceeding through the house. 

To reduce carpet indentations, move your furniture every so often. Dab an ice cube on the spot until the fibers bounce back. 

To save money, a lot of people interchange between do-it-yourself cleaning and professional cleaning. Beware of the three most common ways do-it-yourselfers damage carpets: 

Stain Removal

Dilute spills with plenty of water as soon as they take place. Next, use paper towels to blot or brush lightly from the outer edge of the spill towards the middle to avoid spreading or causing “the ring” when using solvents, especially on twist rugs and pile carpets. Test solvent on a hidden area first. Avoid rubbing the spot. Take a spoon and carefully scoop up the material if the spill is solid. Saturate, blot and brush to get rid of old, dry and stubborn stains. 

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