If there is a rug type in the current market that is a real pain in the neck to clean (besides rugs with jute foundation) that is shag rugs. Far and away THE most difficult rugs not only to maintain
A selected number of older American hand-hooked rugs and some more contemporary European latch look and needlepoint rugs were woven on jute foundation, a plant fiber that has now become the plentiful (and inexpensive) fiber of choice for many rugs
