I used to have a major flooring problem. My garage enters into my carpeted basement, which means all dirt, leaves, turf, and grass dragged in by my kids quickly made their way to the interior floor.

To clean your cloth bath mat, toss it in the washing machine with 1 T of detergent on a hot cycle. If you've got a particularly grisly scene or potent smell, add 1/2 cup white vinegar directly to the ...