Crease In Rug After Move Remove

Set the tooth depth on the power stretcher based on the carpet pile depth photo 2.

Crease in rug after move remove. Even shifting large items an inch can give you a chance to fluff the carpet underneath and prevent permanent markings. Next set up the power stretcher at an angle across the room. Always hold the hair dryer 6 to 9 inches away from the rug and use a sweeping motion. Gently fold the crease in the opposite direction and let it cool then lay the rug flat.

Use this dry heat method for natural fiber area rugs. When you unroll the area rug you are typically left with creases that prevent the rug from laying flat. To avoid damaging the rug hold the hair dryer 6 to 9 inches away from the rug and keep it moving. Loosen the carpet in the corner photo 1.

Area rugs add a touch of design to any room and often are purchased and stored in a rolled up form. So move any furniture that ll be in the path of the stretch. For persistent creases that do not disappear after allowing the rug to rest experts recommend simply rolling the rug in the opposite direction of the crease. To avoid future dents wrinkles and creases in your carpets and rugs move heavy furniture every few months.

If you don t have a large enough patch of sun flip the rug over and use a hair dryer to heat up the creases of the rug and release them. Not only is this unattractive but it could also be a safety hazard if someone trips over a raised crease.