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How To Declutter Rugs & Floor Mats

Today's mission is to declutter rugs, and similar floor coverings, such as floor mats, throughout your home that you don't want or need anymore.


For this quick Declutter 365 mission I'd like for you to go through each room of your home looking for rugs you no longer want to keep.

How to declutter rugs and floor mats, and similar floor coverings throughout your home, plus tips for making the rugs you do keep safer for your family in the future, from tripping and slipping hazards {on Home Storage Solutions 101}use this Pin it button to save to Pinterest
Some of the rooms to definitely look through include:
Obviously, as always, I'm not suggesting you get rid of all rugs, but instead today focus on getting rid of those that are not in good condition, that you are always tripping over, or that you don't like or don't match your decor.

We often forget the stuff underneath our feet when decluttering, so that's why I've included this mission within the Declutter 365 calendar.

Once you've identified the rugs you will keep, make sure to check out the tips below to keep those floor mats and rugs safer for everyone in your family.

How to declutter rugs and floor mats, and similar floor coverings throughout your home, plus tips for making the rugs you do keep safer for your family in the future, from tripping and slipping hazards {on Home Storage Solutions 101}use this Pin it button to save to Pinterest

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Make Sure All Your Rugs Have No Slip Mats Underneath Them

Make sure you keep your family and guests safety in mind and add no slip mats underneath all your rugs to lessen the possibility of the rugs sliding or pulling up, and becoming a tripping hazard {featured on Home Storage Solutions 101}Super Grip Non Slip Rug Pad
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As I mentioned above, the assignment for the day is not to get rid of every single rug you own in your home, so it stands to reason at the end you'll still have some rugs left that you plan to continue to use.

For those rugs, make sure today that you also properly secure them to the floor, such as by adding no slip mats under them.

This is especially important if they seem to slide or pull up and cause a tripping hazard. Safety is important!

You can find non-slip rug pads for hard surface floors here:


Are You Ready To Declutter Your Home?

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I hope this article has inspired you to get rid of any excess rug clutter you've got in your home.

When you begin to declutter the feeling you get is contagious, so if you're loving the results you're getting I would encourage you to keep going.

I've got a whole series of 15 minute decluttering missions (eventually 365 of them!) that you can do.

Just pick and choose the ones you want to do, that will make a big impact in your home. But if you want someone else to tell you the order you can also grab the 15 minute daily decluttering mission calendars and follow along as we all get our homes clutter free together!

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Garden Path - idea for old runners
by: Linda

We have too many runners, so I put a couple in my garden between the raised beds to keep the weeds down. It would also work on paths between rows, and keep the soil from becoming compacted.

A costly mistake
by: Suzanne

Before seeing the 'Declutter your rugs' date, I had been 'fighting' for what seemed forever and a day to sort out my very large 3 x 4 meters shag pile rug. Nothing I did brought it back to anywhere near to how it was when I first had it, plus it didn't help that overnight our little puss would play with the ends, so everyday we had a pile of threads to collect up.

Finally, I got down on my hands and knees to untangle some of the threads. Oh my goodness, I almost fainted from the rank smell coming up from the pile. Sweaty feet smell didn't come close...and I don't have a strong sense of smell either due to sinus problems!

The next day my husband and I were up and out searching for a rug that we could cope with and the semi-old rug was out of the door.

We now have a flat weave type, that didn't cost the earth, and will be easy to keep clean.

Job satisfaction complete.

How to Store Area Rugs
by: Sue F.

We have several area rugs that we like to switch out for different seasons. Any good ideas on how to store them. They are awkward to carry to the basement. We have several that are 8' x 10'.

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