Area Rugs Help Keep a Wood Floor Clean

To further protect a hardwood floor from wear and tear, use area rugs to trap dirt along major traffic routes of the house, such as entrances and hallways. Be sure to choose a vacuum that will not only keep a hard wood floor clean but that can also adjust to clean the area rugs. A vacuum with settings for hard surfaces, as well as carpet are a wonderful idea in these cases. This will enable the rug to get the cleaning it needs and save the hardwood floor from being damaged by the vacuum's roller brush.