Use this dry heat method for natural fiber area rugs.
Crease in rug after move remove.
Always hold the hair dryer 6 to 9 inches away from the rug and use a sweeping motion.
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.
To avoid damaging the rug hold the hair dryer 6 to 9 inches away from the rug and keep it moving.
Because creases usually occur due to the packing process for shipping they tend to disappear after several days just by letting the rug relax.
Next set up the power stretcher at an angle across the room.
If shifting your furniture won t work try rotating your area rug often to spread out the wear in certain areas.
Loosen the carpet in the corner photo 1.
So move any furniture that ll be in the path of the stretch.
Gently fold the crease in the opposite direction and let it cool then lay the rug flat.
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.
Area rugs add a touch of design to any room and often are purchased and stored in a rolled up form.
Even shifting large items an inch can give you a chance to fluff the carpet underneath and prevent permanent markings.
Set the tooth depth on the power stretcher based on the carpet pile depth photo 2.
To avoid future dents wrinkles and creases in your carpets and rugs move heavy furniture every few months.