What is the best way to vacuum a shag rug?

Question

My rug is covered in hair but it gets wound up in the vacuum every time I try. Help!

Answer 1

You can disable the brushes... remove the belt that drives them...

Answer 2

In the direction that will rasie the nap up, or any way then use a rake to bring up the pile.
As for the hair, please try to dispose of hair in the trash first, and if need be, sweep with a broom first on the rug.
Take care.

Answer 3

Most all vacuums have a setting that will lower and raise the brushes. Just raise it up as far as it will go.