One of my rugs has fringe on two ends. I expect the vacuum would have issues with that. Do I have to fold the ends under before vacuuming that area? null

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JMReviews · Accepted Answer

Well, I went ahead and purchased the iRobot Roomba i7+, so I can answer my own question. The fringe on this really big heavy rug under my dining table was not a problem! It did have to backup and approach corners on my rugs from different angles, but did not tangle. The only change I am making so far is to install strip cord protecters over the small cords that run under my sofas. The Roomba did not tangle in them, but it made it have to backup and retry a lot, so I decided to buy the strip cord covers to make smoother cleaning paths. So far, so good!

Answered by JMReviews 7 years ago

12344321 · Answer

I have one and I had no problems, my rugs fringe are about 3 inches long.

MONEY · Answer

Don’t think so. Test it out! The suctions are pretty strong so it might drag the whole rug if it’s lightweight

iRobot representative · Answer

It's possible you will have to fold them under or move the rug; it'll be hard to know until in use as it depends a bit on the size and number of the fringes and the weight of the rug. Every Roomba has anti-tangle technology to reverse course and avoid catching cords, wires, laces, etc, but it's hard to say if it will avoid your rug.

Answered by iRobot representative 7 years ago

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Yes your wheels will get caught

“One of my rugs has fringe on two ends. I expect the vacuum would have issues with that. Do I have to fold the ends under before vacuuming that area?”

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