A handmade rug is as susceptible to staining and wear as is any other fabric.

 

Vacuuming, brushing or shaking out dust is advisable, avoid rotating brush heads and take care with fringes.

 

Fluid and wet solid spills should be blotted up or spooned off immediately, avoid rubbing in as this may stain. Mud or other solids remaining should be allowed to dry then combed, brushed or vacuumed off.

 

Light sponging using a gentle wool wash if necessary is ok.

 

Avoid placing heavy solid furniture on your rug preventing vacuuming underneath as this gives a safe undisturbed setting for moths to take over.