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Acclimate the rug to the weather outside: Shake out any loose dirt, then bring it outside to let it sit in the cold for 30 to 60 minutes, since you don't want the snow melting on contact with your rug ...

The Scandinavians are a pretty hardy bunch. You may have heard tales about how they leave napping infants outdoors in winter to boost immunity, or perhaps you've experienced a Nordic ice bath during a ...