Shag rugs are sophisticated additions that could turn any home into a cozy, welcoming environment. If you want to cover your cold floors in a stylish manner and ensure the highest level of comfort for your toes, consider investing in the finest shag rugs that you can find in our store.

Finding the best Shag Rug

Versatile and agelessly beautiful, shag rugs are decorative elements that will always be in fashion. The high-pile models that were insanely popular in the '70s have already made a huge comeback and still manage to impress customers with their fluffiness and cool design. Ideal for modern homes with a luxurious vibe, this type of rug will automatically help you redefine your comfort zone and turn any indoor space into a warmer, more welcoming and private environment. These fluffy, thick rugs are made of long, premium fibers that offer more movement and depth, compared to average rugs. These characteristics also enable manufacturers to explore ample varieties of patterns and colors and create real works of art with an elevated practical value.Perfect for homeowners who wish to find world-class rugs reflecting the ideal balance between looks and comfort, shag rugs are listed among the hottest designelements that you could choose to add to your existing decor. Due to their fine synthetic construction, these additions are easy to maintain and can preserve their great looks and functionality for years in a row. Such machine-made beauties are the epitome of luxurious comfort and can offer your indoor space a touch of femininity and elegance.These rugs have heavy twists of wool as the face fibers, and they are loosely woven into typically a heavy cotton backing. Shag rugs are a popular modern design trend. They're often featured in interior design magazines and television shows because shag rugs add luxury and elegance to any room. However, there's one thinginterior designers forgot to mention, these shaggy rugs can be a Pain. Shag rugs are so soft and fluffy because they have a higher pile than regular hand knotted rugs - this means the fibers are cut longer than in regular rugs.Of course, having an elegant item doesn't come without a catch. High pile shag rugs are significantly harder to clean than regular area rugs. Dirt and dust gets deep in the crevices between the fibers, making it nearly impossible to reach them all. Large shag rugs can can be very heavy, making them even more difficult to clean, especially if it's a fluffy white shag rug.Adding to the difficulty is the variety of types of shag rugs on the market. There are many different types of shag rugs, and each shaggy rug should be cleaned and cared for differently specific to its materials. This is one reason why professional rug cleaners will charge significantly more to clean shag rugs than they willto clean more expensive, low-pile rugs. That's why Rug knots is here to help you learn about the different types of shag rugs and their specific traits so you know how to clean shag rugs before just taking the household vacuum across them.

Types of Shag Rugs

1. Flokati

Flokati shag rugs are a type of handmade wool rug, traditionally made in Greece. These shag rugs are usually a white or cream color, but can be dyed into multiple color schemes. They are 100% wool, including the rug backing.
Flokati rugs are one of the fluffiest types of shag rugs and remind you of a sheepdog, they get dirty easily and have to be cleaned and brushed often.To maintain the soft, fluffy look of a Flokati shag rug, you should clean it on a regular schedule, before it even gets dirty! Otherwise, it will get messy, matted, and stained to the point where you'll never clean it back to the original look.

2. Wool

There are two main types of wool shag rugs, "noodles" and "shaggy".
The rugs displayed above and below are "noodle" rugs. Their thick wool fibers in the shape of noodles make an especially soft, luxurious rug, but their texture  comes at a price. Soft fibers attract anything a feather duster can dirt, dust, hair, and other particles that stick have probably made a home in your noodle rug.
Not only do these rugs attract dirt, but it is especially difficult to get out because the tufts are loosely attached to the backing, which makes them easily pull out.
The other type of wool shag rug is the "shaggy" wool rug. The fibers in these shag rugs are a lot thinner and closer together than those of the noodle rug. The small shag rugs available at our store are hand-knotted with 100% natural wool. This type of shag rug is much easier to clean than the fluffier versions above because the knots are much closer together, which makes it more difficult for dirt and grime to slip through the cracks.

3. Leather

Leather shag rugs looking like crumpled up paper masquerading as a rug: These shags are somewhat easier to clean than others because you can use a leather cleaner on them. These rugs, however, can be pricey based on brand and quality of leather, and are not pet-friendly or in general, life-friendly.Placing a leather shag rug strategically in a low-traffic area in your home is key to keeping it clean - a place that it won't come in contact with foods, liquids, and pets. Basically, a leather shag rug is like a wedding cake, you can look at it but don't touch it or you'll ruin it. So are they worth it? That's up to you!

4. Acrylic

Acrylic shag rugs not only look cheaper than wool shag rugs, but they are actually a danger for your home. Acrylic rugs are highly flammable, so we DO NOT recommend putting them in your home.

5. Synthetic

Although synthetic shag rugs are not the highest quality rugs, they can be somewhat easier to clean because unlike wool, they can actually handle a steam cleaner a few times. However, they will still not last very long due to low quality materials.

Other Benefits of a Shag Rug

• Shag Rug = Comfort

If you are seeking to purchase a shaggy rug, you have probably felt the comfort of one before. When you walk over a shaggy rug you always want to dig your feet into it, enjoy the textures and the fibres, and relish in the softness that it provides. A shaggy rug is for living on. It is perfect for placing under a lounge suit where your family member's feet will be resting on it for lengthy periods of time. A shaggy rug is also great for lying around on, and feeling the comfort over your entire body. If your family like sitting down on the floor at a coffee table, relaxing in front of the television or stretching out just because, there will be nothing better than a shaggy rug for your home. You will find yourself creeping off the couch and relaxing on the floor - simply because of the comfort that the shaggy rug provides.

• Warmth

Get ready for winter with a shaggy rug. You entire room will be warmer with a shaggy rug on the floor, especially if you have floor boards or tiles that are very cold. A shaggy rug will cover them and provide a nice warm texture to dig your feet into. Make your home a warm, comfortable and an enticing place to be. A shaggy rug will make all the difference!

• Noise reduction

Did you realize that a shaggy rug will actually reduce noise. Instead of stomping sounds, you will hardly hear anything at all, as people's feet will sink into the rug. It will work as insulation, and make your home a quieter, calmer and a more relaxing place to be. If you have a large family, a shaggy rug will be great for getting a little more peace.

• The joy of wool

A shaggy rug can be made from various materials, but one of the materials that is the most popular and enticing is wool. This natural material has many positive properties, including reduced allergies and added warmth because it helps to retain heat. Wool is stylish, high in quality and perfect for the home environment. Your entire family will appreciate the look, feel and benefits of a woollen shaggy rug.

The vast range of Shag rugs

The great benefit of choosing a shaggy rug for your home is the range that is available. These rugs are very popular and there are many different variations available, so you can find one that is perfect for you and your family. A shaggy rug can come in different materials, sizes, dimensions and colors, so you will surely be able to purchase one that suits your home and the room that it is placed in. When you are choosing a shaggy rug, remember that you can get free rug samples sent to you, before you make a decision to invest in a particular one. Test out the materials, the textures, the colors and designs in your actual home, before committing to your selection. Free rug samples will help you shop online for a shaggy rug with confidence.

How to Clean Your Shag Rugs

As you learned, there are many different textures and types of shag rugs. Each has a specific tolerance to chemicals, vacuums, and steam. So here are some tips and tricks to finally clean that shag rug!

1. Vacuum

You never want to use a regular upright vacuum to clean a shag rug. You'll ruin your rug, your vacuum, or possibly both. Shag rugs are too thick for a vacuum to properly clean, and the fibers could possibly get stuck in the vacuum's rotating beater bar, ripping the shag out of the back of the rug. If you're going to vacuum a shag rug, we recommend using an upholstery attachment like this: Slowly vacuum your shag rug with an attachment, row by row. You can also turn your rug over and vacuum the back to knock the dirt laying in the shag outwards. It might be helpful to shake your rug out before vacuuming to get a fuller clean.

2. Shake It or Smack It

Take your rug outside and shake it, especially with another person helping for bigger rugs, but be careful the wind isn't blowing towards you! Hang it upside-down or over the clothes line and beat it with a broom or a mop handle.
Fun fact: There was once a law in Britain that you could not beat or shake any carpet or rug in any street! Don't try to kill it! Just hit it enough to loosen up the dirt particles and get the dust flying. Some recommend leaving the rug outside in the sun for a few hours to kill any lingering bacteria, but keep in mind the sun's UV rays can damage the color of your shag rug if it sits out for a prolonged period of time!

3. Shampoo

This one is a little risky to DIY, but you can use a dry carpet shampoo, which usually comes in powder form, to clean your shag rugs. Powder being sprinkled into shag rugs is like sand going into long hair it takes forever to get the last grain out! Shampooing is not recommended to clean any type of shag rug, although it still does break the dirt loose from the fiber strands when vacuumed on the back.

4. Spot Clean Shag Rugs

Spot cleaning shag rugs is a great method for when the kids spill their juice boxes or you swing your arm over the coffee table and that glass of wine pours onto the shag Uh Oh! Don't worry. Here are a few tips for focusing on those spots instead of throwing the whole thing into the washer please don't do that! You practically have to soak up the spill before it reaches the backing and nobody in the world is that fast. The rug will easily stain and that spot of red wine will be an eyesore. We're all human, accidents happen, but if you want to have a nice RugKnots shag rug that stays beautiful longer, keep it away from things that stain like wine, chocolate, pets, and kids in general.
Keep your shag in a living room and make a "no-food-or-drink in the living room" rule, then you'll only have to clean it every so often. Along with keeping your shag away from human error, you should make an effort to keep as much dirt away from it as possible. Don't wear shoes while walking on it, or use it as a doormat! Try to keep the floor it's on as clean as possible to avoid dragging any dirt underneath the shag because the dirt will sit on the base of the wool or fuzzy fibers.

5. Bring it to the Pros

If you want to get a deeper clean than the tips listed or avoid DIY techniques, bring it to the people who clean shag rugs for a living!