Immediately clean spills by blotting with a dry cloth. It is recommended to use a rug pad on all surfaces to prevent slipping, add cushion, and improve durability. Professional cleaning is advised. When vacuuming, use a vacuum cleaner without a beater bar or set the bar to the highest pile setting. If your vacuum has variable power settings, set it to low. Vacuum the full length of the rug, turning and repeating to the next area, instead of using a back and forth motion.