If you can, it’s better to have a variety of scratching surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, and angled surfaces. Scratching is an instinctive behavior, so your cat can’t help but do it! The best way to protect your carpet from their claws is to make sure you offer an alternative surface for them. For specialist flooring please check with the manufacturer before using any rubber backed mats.Whatever carpet you decide to go for, it’s always important to offer your cat at least one scratching post. Our backing is a natural based product free, from vinyl & PVC.

We would advise you to please lift the mat frequently to allow the floor under the mat to be cleaned and aired. Our mats are designed not to leave marks, however a combination of cleaning products, sunlight & heat may effect and/or cause discolouration to certain types of flooring when covered. Leaving a steam cleaner on the Hug Rug for too long may cause the backing to crumple.As with any soft furnishings – if left in direct sunlight the colour will fade.Never place a Hug Rug in the tumble dryer on high heat setting for a long period of time.Hug Rugs can be tumble dried on a cool setting for 10 minutes to plush the pile – this is optional. Do not use fabric conditioner as this will reduce the effect of its performance.Do not use biological washing detergent as this may fade the colour.Excess cotton may arise in filter – so check filter on washing machine regularly.Remove any excess cotton, mud and any other debris before washing as best as possible by brushing/hoovering your Hug Rug.To give the rug a longer life place it in a cotton pillow case, machine wash on a quick cotton wash at 30✬ with drum at a low spin speed.To save water – allow mud and dirt to dry and then simply brush it away.New Hug Rugs may shed excess cotton, this is normal and will stop once it has been brushed a few times or washed.

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