Yes, but it’s important to select the proper settings, attachments, techniques, and vacuum type since many household vacuums are designed to clean wall-to-wall carpets and hardwood.
Based on our rigorous testing, here are some of the things that we’ve found to work best:
Settings
If available on your vacuum model, use low suction/low power and high pile height settings.
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If your vacuum has a “high carpet” setting, this will likely be the best option for use on our Rug Covers.
Attachments
Floor attachments, with or without a rotating brush, are generally compatible with our rugs as long as bristles are soft and pliable.
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If your floor attachment has a fixed or rotating brush with hard, stiff bristles, we recommend disabling/removing the brush or using handheld attachments. Hard bristles can damage your Rug Cover, especially along the threaded edges and corners.
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Rotating bristles that are gentle enough for use on our Rug Covers can often help re-fluff the Plush texture after wash.
Technique
For most vacuums, a traditional push and pull motion will work on our rugs.
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If you are experiencing separation between the cover and pad, try a push motion only (i.e., push along the rug away from you and lift the vacuum off the Rug Cover before bringing it back towards you).
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Avoid vacuuming the edges and corners - these can become damaged, especially by harsh bristles on vacuum attachments.
Vacuum Type | How To Use |
Upright Vacuums | Use low suction and brushes or beater bars with soft bristles. |
Stick Vacuums | Use low suction and brushes or beater bars with soft bristles. |
Canister Vacuums | Use low suction and brushes or beater bars with soft bristles. |
Carpet/Floor Sweeper (non-electric) | Use a traditional push and pull motion. |
Robot Vacuums | We advise against the use of autonomous robot vacuums to avoid damage to the edges and corners of your rug. |
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