Hey Bruce has a point there! We have only braided rugs in the main rooms of the house and hardwood. Vacuum cleaners don't do well on wool braided rugs so we use a handmade old-fashioned corn broom...the kind designed for outside use (extra rough bristles). It works wonders on the rugs!!!! Of course, I think vacuuming is easier...but I sure do love the old braided rugs!

Michelle