13 Carpet Cleaning Hacks We Bet You Don’t Know

Prevention

13. Area Rugs and Runners

Carpets are wonderful, and they can really complete your house’s look. The only problem is that they don’t last forever, and due to foot traffic not all carpets will wear out at the same time. See, in areas of high foot traffic, like close to the door, on the stairs or in the living room, the carpets are guaranteed to wear faster. That’s why it’s worth investing in area rugs and carpet runners, which when placed in areas of high foot traffic can protect your carpet from wear. Along with that, these rugs and runners also save you time on vacuuming. Bonus!

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Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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