Before you start scrubbing, make sure the cleaner doesn’t cause the dyes or colors to run. Test the solution on the corner or another small area of the rug to make sure it is colorfast.

Once dry, place in the perfect spot in your house and enjoy. You can easily make several of these to have matching rugs in many areas of your home.

You can sew the cut strips end-to-end to make one long one, and it’ll add a lovely vibrance to the carpet you’re creating. While you’re in the planning stages for your rug, think about where ...

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