I laid this rug out and it smelled moldy. I left it lay before vacuuming it for 2 days. I think my nose became accustomed to the mold smell. I notice a section that was thin and looked worn.  I then vacuumed it with a brand new vacuum, a Bissell I had just bought to replace my old vacuum. I thought the rug had several loose threads and needed the vacuuming.  I gathered a lot of fuzz after one vacuum and there were lots of loose threads that I had to cut off. This is a very bad choice for me, I can't c return it as it's wool an d very heavy abd I am 66 y with no help. Hopefully, this review will deter anyone from making this purchase. I am very disappointed. One vacuuming is in the picture.