Modern vacuum cleaners are too strong for most antique rugs. Instead use a canister vacuum–or better yet, a carpet sweeper. Do not vacuum a rug the long way. Go side-to-side to avoid the fringe. Vacuum the back of the rug about once a year.
Modern vacuum cleaners are too strong for most antique rugs. Instead use a canister vacuum–or better yet, a carpet sweeper. Do not vacuum a rug the long way. Go side-to-side to avoid the fringe. Vacuum the back of the rug about once a year.