Faux fur has been around since the early 1900s and has since become extremely popular.
Not only can faux fur look stylish, but it also helps reduce animal suffering that comes with real fur!
I recently placed a faux fur rug in my living room and was curious about how best to clean it.
After some research, I found that you can vacuum a faux fur rug without damaging it!
Let me show you how in this post 🙂
Can You Vacuum a Faux Fur Rug?
Yes, you can vacuum a faux fur rug as long as you use a handheld vacuum or the hose attachment of your upright or canister vacuum. Never use a rotating brush roll as it can ruin your faux fur rug. Instead, simply shake the rug and then vacuum it in the direction of the fibers with a handheld vacuum or hose attachment.
How Do You Vacuum a Faux Fur Rug?
Vacuuming a faux fur rug the wrong way can cause the fibers to tangle or the rug to get completely ruined over time.
As part of your daily cleaning routine, you can simply do the following:
- Shake your faux fur rug outside to get rid of loose debris
- Choose either a handheld vacuum or the hose attachment of an upright/canister vacuum
- Go over the rug towards the direction of the fibers, so that they do not get tangled
Do not use a vacuum brush roller, as it will ruin your rug.
What Else Should You Do To Properly Clean a Faux Fur Rug?
Aside from vacuuming your faux fur rug daily, you should also aim to wash it every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the amount of foot traffic there is.
The steps below will work on most faux fur rugs, but make sure you check the washing instructions on the tag on your rug anyway before proceeding.
1. Wash Your Faux Fur Rug
Washing your faux fur rug by hand is the safest way to go.
All you need to do is lay your rug in the bathtub, run cold water, add mild detergent and gently wash the rug.
Alternatively, you could wash your faux rug in the washing machine.
Just make sure you select the “cold cycle” option with the least spin.
2. Let Your Faux Fur Rug Air Dry
While the rug is still laying in the bathtub, use a towel to blot on your faux fur rug and get as much water out as possible.
Then, simply let the rug air dry by hanging it outside.
Never tumble dry a faux fur rug as this will ruin its fibers.
3. Shake and Brush
Though shaking would already be part of your daily cleaning routine for faux fur rugs along with vacuuming, giving your rug a final shake once it is dry will ensure it gets its fluffy state back.
You can also use a dog brush to gently brush through the fibers.
What Are The Benefits of Owning a Faux Fur Rug?
Faux fur rugs are soft, comfortable, and can be used in most rooms.
Placing a faux fur rug by your bed, under your desk, or in front of the couch is a great hack for staying warm in winter!
In addition, they are really easy to clean.
All you need to do is shake, vacuum, or do both on a daily basis.
If spills or marks occur, you can simply blot gently with a damp cloth to remove the stain.
Conclusion
With proper care, your faux fur rug will last for years.
Vacuuming a faux fur rug is doable and very simple to do, but do not forget to also wash the rug occasionally, so you can get rid of stains and odors, and keep your rug looking and smelling fresh!
