What is the Powder in Area Rugs? Exploring Strange White Dust and Its Causes
The white powder in area rugs is usually latex. It commonly appears under hand-tufted rugs. These rugs have a canvas backing with a pre-mapped design. Wool strands are pushed through the canvas using a tufting gun. The adhesive used can shed latex powder, creating a powdery mess, which is typical for hand-tufted rugs. The presence … Read more