How to Keep a Wool Rug From Shedding
Wool rugs add color, warmth and texture to any room, but they do have a tendency to shed. The size and shape of the rug doesn't have much effect on whether it will shed, but the kind of weave does matter. Hand-knotted, short-napped rugs will shed less than long-fibered ones, and expensive rugs will shed less than very inexpensive ones--but they all throw off little balls of loose fibers. With a little planning and some maintenance, you can keep these stray fibers under control and enjoy the beauty of your wool rug for years. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Fine-gauge pet brush or whisk broom
- Vacuum cleaner with brush attachment
Instructions
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Choose a rug that is similar in color to your other furniture. If your sofa and chairs are very light, do not get a very dark rug.
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Placing your wool rug in a low-traffic area to lessen the amount it sheds.
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When the rug is very new, you can comb it gently with a soft, fine-gauge dog or cat brush or even a clean whisk broom.
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Vacuum often, especially when the rug is new. If you have a small wool rug, using the brush attachment is more effective and gives a more gentle cleaning, though this might not be practical on a very large rug.
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Tips & Warnings
Before you purchase your wool rug, ask the dealer or salesperson about shedding.
It is impossible to keep cats from kneading a wool rug, so cat lovers might want to consider a rug made of synthetic fibers.
