Merrimack, NH Resident Looks for Suggestions Area rugs made with synthetic materials, such as acrylic, nylon and viscose, can experience shedding as a result of foot traffic. When purchased new, you can have a fiber protector applied to a rug that is made from a material that is more prone to shedding. If your existing rug is shedding a lot, use a horsehair brush to gently loosen small pieces, vacuuming them up with an attachment. Lightly vacuuming the area on…