A. Yes. We have tested the Oreck and Bissell extractors and found them to be effective. However, we recommend that you test a small part of the rug first. We do not recommend steam cleaning or the more industrial cleaners that you can rent at a grocery store. If you have set-in stains, see a professional who is experienced in cleaning handmade wool rugs.
 

A. All rugs lie best on a flat surface, such as a wood or tile floor, and even Berber carpeting. That does not mean that you cannot place an area rug on top of wall-to-wall carpeting. However, you will find that if you place an area rug on top of a very plush pile carpet, the rug will buckle when walked on or if heavy furniture is placed on it. This can be minimized to some degree by purchasing a double-sided tacky rug pad, which will stabilize the area rug but will not completely eliminate buckling.

A. Yes, all wool rugs will shed some of the short fibers. Please click on the "CARE" section at the top for more information.