On a cold Toronto morning, Sarah rolled up the area rug in her living room and stared at it for a long minute. It had survived muddy boots, coffee spills and years of foot traffic. She wanted it clean but she was worried. One wrong move and the colors could fade or worse, the rug could shrink. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Rugs hold memories, not just dirt. In 2026, rug steam cleaning has come a long way and professionals now clean deeper than ever without damaging fibers. This ...