For those of you who are part-timers here in Florida or for anyone thinking about taking up your area rugs for the hot summer months, the following guidelines may be useful to you…
Step #1: Cleaning
To better protect your rugs from damage that may occur while you’re not looking, it is best to first clean your rugs. Proper, professional cleaning prior to storage will do a couple of things: it will remove dirt and oils that may lead to dry rot if left unclean and it will remove any potential moths or other insects that may be hiding in the fibers of your rug.
To better protect your rugs from damage that may occur while you’re not looking, it is best to first clean your rugs. Proper, professional cleaning prior to storage will do a couple of things: it will remove dirt and oils that may lead to dry rot if left unclean and it will remove any potential moths or other insects that may be hiding in the fibers of your rug.
Step #2: Wrapping
Where are you going to store the rugs? In an attic, basement or garage? Behind the sofa? The location will determine how you should package the rugs. A cool, dry place is best and a simple brown craft paper wrapping will usually suffice. If an attic or garage is the only option, you should really consider wrapping in Ty-Vec –a breathable, water-resistant, hard to puncture paper. If the rug is not being stored in your living space, I would further recommend the addition of moth flakes to the bundle. It’s a little smelly, but the added protection from unwanted bugs and rodents is priceless!
Where are you going to store the rugs? In an attic, basement or garage? Behind the sofa? The location will determine how you should package the rugs. A cool, dry place is best and a simple brown craft paper wrapping will usually suffice. If an attic or garage is the only option, you should really consider wrapping in Ty-Vec –a breathable, water-resistant, hard to puncture paper. If the rug is not being stored in your living space, I would further recommend the addition of moth flakes to the bundle. It’s a little smelly, but the added protection from unwanted bugs and rodents is priceless!
Step #3: Rolling vs. Folding
If at all possible, avoid folding your area rugs for storage. Folding will put undue stress on the foundation and can contribute to cracks, holes and permanent creases, especially in the case of latex-backed rugs. Rolling the rugs for storage is always best.
If at all possible, avoid folding your area rugs for storage. Folding will put undue stress on the foundation and can contribute to cracks, holes and permanent creases, especially in the case of latex-backed rugs. Rolling the rugs for storage is always best.
Step #4: Elevate!
Rugs in storage should not be placed on the floor or against the wall. If possible, get the bundles up on to a table or across a few chairs. This will help condensation from building up where the package meets a solid surface. I don’t even have to tell you how this will help in the case of a flood, a real concern during hurricane season here in Florida!! Speaking of water damage…
Rugs in storage should not be placed on the floor or against the wall. If possible, get the bundles up on to a table or across a few chairs. This will help condensation from building up where the package meets a solid surface. I don’t even have to tell you how this will help in the case of a flood, a real concern during hurricane season here in Florida!! Speaking of water damage…
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Step #5: In Case of Emergency
Please have someone looking out for your property when you’re not there! Even if it’s just a neighbor who will call you in case of rising waters or obvious roof damage after a storm. Hopefully, you will be able to get those wet rugs to a professional cleaner soon! Leaving rugs rolled up while wet will increase your chances of mold and mildew damage as well as contributing to
Please have someone looking out for your property when you’re not there! Even if it’s just a neighbor who will call you in case of rising waters or obvious roof damage after a storm. Hopefully, you will be able to get those wet rugs to a professional cleaner soon! Leaving rugs rolled up while wet will increase your chances of mold and mildew damage as well as contributing to
run colors and rot.
As always, I am available to answer any questions you may have… Keep them coming!
You can reach me by email: Lynn@rugadvocate.com
You can reach me by email: Lynn@rugadvocate.com
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