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Dear Helaine and Joe: This rug has been in my family for many years and is in need of quality repair. There is a label on the back that says it is from the Priscilla Turner Rug Guild in Maine.

Typically, the more powerful a vacuum, the better it is — but not when it comes to the best vacuums for wool rugs. While wool pile is often resilient and holds up well to washing and traffic, long or ...