Questions, answered
Short answers, with links to the full guides.
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Style and construction
Merriam-Webster defines contemporary as "marked by characteristics of the present period." We publish no checklist.
Encyclopaedia Iranica says weft-faced plain weave, or tapestry weave, is called gelīm in Persia (Turkish kilim).
Labels
The FTC says textile labels list fiber content, country of origin, and the manufacturer or another responsible business.
The FTC Care Labeling Rule covers clothing and certain piece goods for home sewing; rugs fall outside it. Care instructions come from the maker.
Safety
The CDC's home fall prevention checklist for older adults says: "Remove the rugs, or use double-sided tape or a non-slip backing so the rugs won't slip."
The federal rug standards say a carpet or rug that has had a fire-retardant treatment shall be labeled with the letter "T".
Pests, stains, and rooms
UC IPM says the larvae leave shed skins and fecal pellets "about the size of a grain of salt" where they feed. See carpet beetles in rugs.
None of the extension pages we use says they bite. Penn State Extension describes an allergic reaction to larval hairs. We give no medical advice. For a rash, itching, or other symptoms, talk to a doctor.
Read the label, soak up the spill, and dab instead of rubbing, as the Canadian Conservation Institute describes. See how to remove rug stains.
The CDC checklist for older adults says to remove throw rugs or keep them from slipping. NIA, which also writes for older adults, says not to use throw rugs or small area rugs. See kitchen rugs.
NIA, which writes for older adults, says to place nonskid mats, strips, or carpet on surfaces that may get wet. EPA says to dry wet items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Only if its maker says so. CCI says to consult a professional about cleaning important rugs. See how to clean a wool rug.
Follow the maker's instructions, vacuum gently, blot spills, and dry the rug fast. See how to clean a jute rug.
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We report what named sources say for wool, and for jute and sisal. The maker's care instructions come first, and we give no washing settings.
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Safety line
General information only. Keep walking paths clear. The CDC's home fall prevention checklist for older adults says to remove throw rugs, or use double-sided tape or a non-slip backing so the rugs won't slip. Follow the maker's label and instructions for any rug, rug pad, tape, or cleaning product. If someone falls and is hurt, get medical help. In an emergency, call 911.
