Your floor coverings see daily wear and tear, but proper care can help them last.

Thats why its so important to make a smart, durable choice from the start.

Here are some other things to keep in mind when caring for your homes floor-covering heroes.

Idea House Living Room

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It also protects and preserves the knots in a handwoven rug from extra wear and tear.

Other rug pros agree.

First, seek out any specific cleaning and care tips offered by your rugs manufacturer or brand first.

JP Horton Charlottesville VA apartment living room

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A sisal rug, for instance, will require entirely different care than silk.

you’ve got the option to expect a well-cared-for wool rug to last a lifetimeand perhaps beyond.

Its a choice multiple Southern designers have recommended to our readers over the years.

2023 Southern Living Idea House Living Room Rug

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If its been around for this long, youre not going to ruin it.