Immediately address spills by blotting with a clean, white dry sponge or cloth. Consider professional cleaning. Use an appropriate rug pad for all surfaces to prevent slipping, add cushion, and improve durability. Shedding is expected. Regularly vacuum using a vacuum cleaner without a beater bar or with the bar set to the highest pile setting. Vacuum the full length of the rug in one direction, then turn and repeat for the next area instead of moving back and forth.