The Swedish retailer is my secret source for high-quality wool rugs I can comfortably afford. In particular, IKEA's flat-woven wool rugs, which are lightweight and often reversible, are long-time favorites in my family.

Vacuum and rotate the rug regularly. Remove dried spots immediately by scraping carefully towards the middle of the spot. Do not rub wet spots. Absorb moisture with paper towels, and clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent.

Hand-knotted rugs Our Persian rugs are the perfect addition to your living room, bedroom, dining room or any hallway. Each Persian rug is handmade by skilled craftspeople, so no two are the same. And as they're made of wool, they're naturally hardwearing and resistant to dirt.

We want all our rugs to be made from sustainable wool. IKEA wants to have a positive impact on people, animals and the planet, that's why we're on a journey to transform all the wool we use in our products to 100% Responsibly Sourced Wool.

A more durable low-pile runner will immediately add comfort and colour to your entranceway or staircase, for example. A high-pile runner, on the other hand, is great to have right by your bed – so it's the first thing your feet touch when you get up in the morning.

Washable and sustainable TIPHEDE rug is made using cotton from yarn production waste, so it uses no new raw materials and helps reduce climate impact. It's also versatile being flatwoven in a natural/off-white color.

IKEA offers a wide selection of Persian rugs that are handed-knotted, naturally hardwearing and resistant to dirt. Our beautiful collection of handmade rugs are also one-of-a-kind as they are made from natural materials and handcrafted by skilled craftspeople in India and Bangladesh.

Much of the IKEA furniture is made from particleboard with a smooth, white finish. This densely compressed wood provides a lighter weight piece of furniture than solid wood. There aer two types of particle boards, one is extruded, and the other is platen pressed.

Leading the way by being a good example We're also focusing on using more sustainable materials in our products. By 2030, we're committed to only using renewable and recycled materials and to reduce the total IKEA climate footprint by an average of 70% per product.

If a carpet is called a "high pile," it means the fibers are tall and loose like a shag carpet, which is a well-known high-pile carpet option. On the other hand, low-pile carpeting has shorter carpet fibers and tighter loops. This lower pile style has a modern, sleek appearance that many customers want.

It is better to use a medium to high pile rugs for heavy traffic areas to withstand the usage, while low pile rugs are recommended for areas with door clearances. Think about where you intend to place the rug. Ideally, choose a high pile rug for high traffic areas and for placing under heavy furniture.

Our products are manufactured around the world, with most of our goods and services coming from China, Poland, Italy, Germany and Sweden. At IKEA, we use more than 1200 local furniture suppliers around the world, alongside 100 food suppliers and 275 suppliers of transport.