Avoid rubber and latex mats if possible.
Pvc backed area rugs.
Look for rugs that are non staining or labeled as colorfast or safe for use with hardwoods.
The rubber backing on area rugs can disintegrate over time leaving a nasty residue on the floors beneath.
Vinyl flooring in particular is susceptible to yellowing when exposed to rubber rug backings.
Use non staining vinyl backed mats or colorfast woven rugs identified as such on the tag by the manufacturer.
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You can avoid this issue by purchasing backless rugs and holding them in place with materials other than rubber including grip tape and memory foam.
Heat from sunlight or by the friction of foot traffic on rubber backed rug pads causes this chemical reaction.
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A lot of cheaper rug pad alternatives are made using a type of plastic called pvc.
Regarding rugs it is best to use non staining vinyl backed mats or any rug that is labeled as colorfast area rugs that say safe for use with hardwoods should be just fine.