As Ideal Home’s expert in all things floorcare, you’d think I’d make smart flooring choices in my own home. But I will hold my hands up and say that I didn’t anticipate (or research) the care ...

Carpeting was long considered old-fashioned—now it's making a comeback. Photo: Getty Images / Fokusiert Carpets have long been out of fashion. New design flooring such as laminate or parquet is ...

Beautiful wall-to-wall carpet can look modern, as well as do its duty of adding warmth, texture, and reducing noise. Knowing how to clean carpet well—and keep it clean—is an essential skill that every ...