3 Tips for Using a Robot Vacuum on Fringed Rugs

Choose a model with rubber rollers instead of bristle brushes Rubber rollers are gentler on fringe and less likely to pull or tangle it. Bristle brushes grab fringe like a cat with a loose thread.

Keep the robot away from long, loose fringe edges No robot vacuum is completely safe with hanging fringe. Trim or tack down loose fringe, or accept that you will need to untangle the machine after each run.

Consider a model with smart object detection, but set realistic expectations The [Roomba j](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Roomba+j&tag=wehavethat-20)7+ can sometimes avoid fringe, but it is not foolproof. The safest combination is rubber rollers, minimal side brush contact, and keeping the robot off the fringe edge.