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Hi, I’m Lisa Wagner, your trusted rug friend. I created RugChick because honest, practical rug advice was hard to find. Today it’s a go-to resource for buying, caring for, and cleaning rugs. Homeowners get clear tips, rug care professionals get safe methods, and rug makers/designers find candid insights so we can raise the bar together. Browse the articles, search your question, and reach out if you need help. I’m glad you’re here!
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Shedding Rugs: What Your Rug is Telling You
A companion Q&A to our guide on shedding rugs. Shedding used to be mostly a low-end nuisance. Today it is one of the clearest signals of a bigger problem: weak, chemically processed wool that has worked its way up into rugs people are paying real money for.
Wool Carpet Quality: Answers to the Questions Buyers Actually Ask
A plain-language guide to strong wool versus weak wool in carpets and rugs. By Lisa Wagner, RugChick.com. Companion to “All Wool Carpet Is Not Created Equal” and “How to Spot Weak Wool Before You Buy.”
How to Spot Weak Wool Carpet BEFORE You Buy It.
Shopping for wool carpet? Two carpets can both be 100% wool yet perform very differently over time. Learn how construction methods like woven, tufted, and hand-loomed affect durability, longevity, and overall performance before you invest.
All Wool Carpet Is Not Created Equal
Shopping for wool carpet? Two carpets can both be 100% wool yet perform very differently over time. Learn how construction methods like woven, tufted, and hand-loomed affect durability, longevity, and overall performance before you invest.
Beni Mrirt Rugs: What Are They? (A Quick Q&A)
Beni Mrirt rugs are often marketed as premium Moroccan wool rugs, but there are questions about whether the name reflects an authentic tribal weaving tradition or a newer marketplace label.
Moroccan Rugs: Your Questions Answered
A companion Q&A to our guide on Moroccan rugs. Quick answers to what buyers and owners ask about quality, odors, and dye problems.
Silk Rugs: Your Questions Answered
A companion Q&A to our guide on silk rug scams. Fast answers to what buyers ask before spending thousands on a “silk” rug.
Hand-Loomed Rugs: Your Questions Answered
A companion Q&A to our guide on India hand-loomed rugs. Quick answers to the questions rug buyers ask most.
Wool in the Garden: Lost Wisdom
Our farming ancestors knew this: waste wool from shearing was never trash. It was tucked into garden beds to feed the soil, keep moisture where roots need it, and make life a little harder for pests and weeds.
What Survives A Fire? The Case for Wool in Your Home.
A side-by-side fire test video produced by the UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) caught my attention recently.
When “Luxury” Isn’t. A Message to Rug Brands On What Is Slipping Through the Cracks.
The rug was clearly a lower-end hand-loomed construction from India, with a glue-backed structure and materials unlikely to perform well…
India Hand-Loomed Rugs: What You Need to Know
The rug was clearly a lower-end hand-loomed construction from India, with a glue-backed structure and materials unlikely to perform well…