Roll the fabric onto the tube and lay the rug with the pile direction away from you on the two foot extension.
Storing a rug for a few months.
As you roll the fabric will catch the rug and allow you to roll the rug smoothly.
Thoroughly clean the rug.
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Use a good quality vacuum to ensure you lift as much dander dust and other microscopic particles as possible.
Storing the rug on a pallet or rack will help prevent the pile from wearing unevenly.
It could be that you are going away for a few months on an overseas posting and you do not want to leave your rug out collecting dust unnecessarily.
Do not store a rug or carpet in direct light.
If the rug is being stored for several months check on it periodically and watch for signs of mold mildew or insect damage.
The rug should be stored horizontally and off the floor.
Store the rug standing up.
Do not store anything on top of a stored rug.
Do not store rolled rugs on the ground.
Following these instructions will ensure that your rugs and carpets look just as good when they come out of storage as they did going in.
The fabric should be a few inches wider than the rug and long enough to wrap completely around the tube once with about two extra feet to spare.
For some valuable area rugs you ll need to be much more careful with the vacuum so you don t ruin the.
How to store rugs.
Boxes and other items can cause cracks and destroy a rug s shape.
Direct light can fade the carpet s colors.
Or perhaps you have moved to a smaller apartment and your rug is too big for any of the rooms.
Keep them stored in a darker storage area.
Storing rugs and carpets requires a bit of care and effort to avoid pest infestation and water damage.