To make sure your rug is vinegar-safe: Test carpet swatches or a tiny, inconspicuous patch of each carpet and rug in your home with white vinegar. If the color of any of the test patches changes, don’t use the vinegar solution on that carpet or rug. Instead, if your pet has an accident on that rug, you’ll want to deal with it immediately by blotting the spot and covering with a thick layer of table salt. Wait until the salt hardens to vacuum (overnight, if possible).
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