Summertime was officially launched with our celebrations yesterday and with it came half the dirt from the backyard and sand from the beach inside the house. A good habit to get into at the very start of the season is cleaning your rugs every week. Gather all rugs from the house and take them outside. Our Grandmas and Moms had it right when they would take their rugs outside and shake the dirt out of them. Washing and vacuuming does a good job, but the old fashioned method of shaking them out first will get them really clean, save on the wear and tear and is a great upper arm work out. If the rugs are washable run through the washer after. By shaking them out first you eliminate dirt and sand that can harm your washer and dryer. Vacuum any non-washables and be sure to vacuum the floor before putting them back down. If you have a floor sized rug (not wall-to-wall carpet) turn the rug back and vacuum underneath. This rug should be taken outside at the beginning of summer and cleaned as well. Hang over a fence or clothesline and do the old fashioned method of beating it with a broom. It really does work and will extend the life of the rug. Maintaining clean rugs will help eliminate allergens from the house and extend the life of your floor coverings.
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