How to Stop a Rug from Shedding: Expert Tips to Maintain Your Rug's Beauty - RenCollection
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How to Stop a Rug from Shedding: Expert Tips to Maintain Your Rug's Beauty

One of the most common problems that rug owners, especially new ones, face is shedding. It is not unusual to find some loose fibers on your new RenCollection rug that you just added to your home; shedding is a normal occurrence with certain types of rugs. Nevertheless, shedding can be significantly reduced with proper care, which will help extend the lifespan of your rug.

Why Do Rugs Shed? 

Rugs shed for several reasons, and being aware of these factors can help prevent long-term issues:

  • Type of Material: Wool rugs are more prone to shedding than synthetic ones due to their natural fibers.
  • Weaving Technique: Hand-tufted rugs may shed more than hand-knotted ones because of how the fibers are anchored.
  • New Rug Syndrome: Most rugs, especially handmade or wool rugs, experience a shedding phase when newly made, which typically decreases over time.

Tips to Prevent and Reduce Shedding:

  1. Regular Gentle Vacuuming: Vacuum your rug without a beater bar once or twice a week. Avoid using strong suction settings that can pull on the fibers.
  2. Use a Rug Pad: A high-quality rug pad provides stability for your rug, reduces friction between the rug and the floor, and helps prevent fiber breakage.  
  3.  Rotate Your Rug: Rotating your rug every few months ensures even wear and minimizes stress on any one section of the rug.  
  4. Avoid High Traffic Areas: Delicate rugs should be placed in low—to medium-traffic areas to minimize the possibility of excessive shedding.  
  5. Professional Cleaning: Have your rug cleaned by a professional once a year to eliminate embedded dirt and preserve fiber integrity.  
  6. Use a Soft Brush or Carpet Rake: Brushing your rug can help lift loose fibers and prevent them from matting.

When Should You Be Concerned?

When shedding continues beyond six months, or appears excessive, it could indicate a quality problem or damage caused by improper cleaning procedures. Contact a rug care expert or RenCollection for personalized advice.

Conclusion:

Shedding does not imply that your rug is defective; it is quite common and a normal aspect of a rug's early life. With the above methods, you will be able to admire your RenCollection rug for many years to come, without the fuzz!