Crease In Rug After Move Remove

Loosen the carpet in the corner photo 1.

Crease in rug after move remove.

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. Set the tooth depth on the power stretcher based on the carpet pile depth photo 2. If shifting your furniture won t work try rotating your area rug often to spread out the wear in certain areas.

It s possible to melt rug fibers so use a low or medium heat setting and keep the hair dryer moving back and forth at all. 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. When you unroll the area rug you are typically left with creases that prevent the rug from laying flat. Always hold the hair dryer 6 to 9 inches away from the rug and use a sweeping motion.

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. To avoid future dents wrinkles and creases in your carpets and rugs move heavy furniture every few months. Not only is this unattractive but it could also be a safety hazard if someone trips over a raised crease. Even shifting large items an inch can give you a chance to fluff the carpet underneath and prevent permanent markings.

Use this dry heat method for natural fiber area rugs. Next set up the power stretcher at an angle across the room.