The 7 carpet cleaning mistakes experts warn to avoid at all costs – curb mold, dodge dirt and stop stubborn stains from setting

Dining room with mid century modern table and chairs, carpet, crittall doors to outside, Brintons.

One of the best ways to inject a room with cozy personality is by adding carpet – whether you prefer patterned, woven, wool or even velvet.

But, with a lot of wear and tear, particularly in high-traffic rooms, carpets can regularly end up looking less designer and more dirty, as dust, debris and spills build up.