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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

How to make a rug smell nice – and stop bad odors from returning in the future

A bright living room, with pale pink accents, statement wallpaper and curtains with matching rug, velvet ochre sofa and pink pouffe.

The power of a rug to transform a space is truly incomparable. From lifting colors to adding a splash of bold patterns, a rug is the simplest way to switch up a space without commitment.

When doing so, however, the last thing you want to introduce to your interiors is anything that may harbor odors, and, unfortunately, rugs are equally as absorbent as they are gorgeous. Therefore, it's important to take extra steps to freshen them up regularly.

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