How do I clean my new rug?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For small spills, the key is to move quickly. Remove any solid debris first, then soak up any liquids with a clean cloth. Blot the spill\u2014don\u2019t wipe or scrub! Treat the area with an all-purpose carpet cleaner like Uni-Cleaner<\/a> to remove any remaining stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For bigger jobs, check out our comprehensive guide on\nrug cleaning<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short answer\u2014probably not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most machine-made rugs, including most of what you\u2019ll find\nat Rugs.com, have a jute foundation. Jute is an extremely absorbent natural\nplant fiber. If it gets too wet, it will be difficult to dry completely. This could\nlead to problems with mold and mildew. Additionally, the augur of a washing machine could damage the rug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While some materials like cotton and wool are safe to put in\na washing machine, we recommend avoiding this all together unless you are\nconfident your machine will not damage your rug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regularly vacuuming your rug is an important part of keeping\nit looking great. How often you vacuum depends on largely on the material of\nyour rug and how much traffic it sees. For most rugs, vacuuming every 1 to 2\nweeks will be sufficient. In high-traffic areas, you may want to vacuum up to\ntwice a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When vacuuming your rug (especially high-pile and shag rugs)\nyou should turn the beater bar off to avoid damaging the pile. You can also\nkeep your rug smelling fresh by sprinkling baking soda on the surface before\nvacuuming to neutralize odors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Within the first few weeks, it is perfectly normal for a new\nrug to shed, with some materials being more prone to shedding than others. If\nyour rug is shedding, you may want to vacuum a little more often (with the\nbeater bar off!) until the shedding stops or slows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This phenomenon is called \u201csprouting\u201d and is normal and not\na defect. You\u2019ll usually start to see it happen as you walk on the rug and it begins\nto settle and stretch. If your rug starts sprouting, do not pull at the loose\nloops! Simply cutting the loop to be level with the surface of the pile should\nbe enough to fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Indentations develop when furniture sits on a rug for an\nextended time. This is especially true in high pile and shag rugs. In most\ncases, you can deal with these by rubbing the indented area with a coin or by\ngently moistening the area with a steamer. We also recommend rotating your rugs\nevery 4 to 6 months to ensure even wear and limit the ability of indentations\nto form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dark areas you are seeing are known as \u201cshading\u201d or\n\u201cwatermarking.\u201d They are caused by a slight change in direction of the pile\nthat causes light to reflect differently than it does on the surrounding areas.\nThis is an inherent characteristic of almost all pile rugs and is not\nconsidered a defect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re happy you\u2019re happy! If you want to show off your new\nrug with the world, share a picture of it on an Instagram post or story and tag\nour profile @rugsdotcom<\/a> to\nbe featured on our feed! We also have some really fun Rugs.com GIFs to dress up\nInstagram story if you feel like getting creative!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/unicleanerInUse-683x1024.jpg\")
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How often should I vacuum my rug?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is it normal for my rug to shed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I noticed a loose loop in the pile of my rug. What should I do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do I deal with pile crush or indentations?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why do some areas of my rug look darker than others?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I love my new rug! Where can I show it off?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m ready to buy another rug! Where do I start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n