Many people who choose wood or vinyl flooring often buy rugs to decorate the living area, bathroom floors, and sometimes even bedside to keep their feet a bit warmer in the mornings when crawling out of bed. If you choose to spend good money on a rug, you need to know how to properly take care of it. There are three simple rules for taking care of your rug.

Try an enzyme product. You’ll find enzyme products at pet stores, RV or marine stores. Pour enough over the stain to saturate the pad and the entire area twice as large as the stain.

Most food stains can be cleaned by spraying shaving cream over the stain and letting it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with a vinegar and water solution. For more stubborn food stains, pull out some brake cleaner.

Changing your air conditioner’s filter regularly will keep your air conditioner functioning properly, keep the air in your home clean and free of dust, spores, and allergens, and help you save on utility bills by not making your air conditioner work harder than it has to.

The first step to loving your carpet is to wear socks or slippers around the house. You will also need to vacuum regularly and avoid using liquid shampoos on your carpet. To learn why, keep reading…

This short video shows how to clean a gas grill or bbq in such an easy way, you’ll be wondering why you haven’t cleaned yours lately! These quick methods will teach you how to clean a barbecue grill in 15 minutes, even after just finishing grilling your food for a cookout.

There will be a day (if you’re not there already) when you, as a parent, will be too busy for housekeeping. There’s a simple organizing trick that works for housekeeping when you’re just too busy but still want your home looking tidy.

You probably already know that keeping the coils of your refrigerator clean will allow you to cut your energy use down and lower your utility bills. What you might not know is how to clean refrigerator coils properly. The video below shows how to clean a refrigerator’s coils.

From asphalt, gravel, and leaves from the outdoors to car oil and fuel from your vehicle, the garage is a pretty dirty place! It’s up to you how often you maintain a clean garage. It could be a monthly sweep or seasonal overhaul. Bottom line - it needs cleaned.

Let’s start with the bathmat. For fuzzy cloth bath mats, you can use a mild detergent and wash it in the washing machine (double check the tag). After a cycle in the dryer (low heat) you can brush it lightly to regain fluff.