I really wished I would have listened to the reviews about this rug because it in fact does shed A LOT and no amount of vacuuming or sweeping will stop it. It also has a really bad smell that won't go away. No matter how much cleaner or carpet deodorizer I place on it, it still eventually smells. I've decided to return it because I cannot deal with the smell for much longer. I would not recommend this product. Just keep looking around. Save yourself the trouble.