Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Let floor mats take winter’s beating

 
Use floor mats to protect carpeting. The best type for controlling salt, slush, and mud in winter are rubber waffle-style mats. They stay in place, don’t allow the water to seep through, and are easy to wash clean. Carpet-style mats are helpful, too. Shake, vacuum, or wash as needed; replace them as they wear through.

Your Monday Maintenance Tip Courtesy of Reader's Digest.