How To Flatten A Wool Area Rug

Gently fold the crease in the opposite direction and let it cool then lay the rug flat.

How to flatten a wool area rug.

Take the rug outside and hang it over a sturdy clothesline porch railing or a couple of solid chairs. Then remove the paper covering the adhesive and smooth the rug over the floor. If corners still curl upward flip the rug over and let it sit that way overnight or until the rug flattens to your liking. Use this dry heat method for natural fiber area rugs.

To avoid damaging the rug hold the hair dryer 6 to 9 inches away from the rug and keep it moving. If you reverse roll your rug listen for cracking that could indicate weakness. To avoid damage try another way. Put the rug between the mattresses on your bed on top of the box spring.

Sprinkle dry rug shampoo onto the surface let it sit for the recommended time and vacuum it up. For a heavily soiled rug a gentle scrub is needed. If they already curl under flip the rug over and curl the. Use a detergent that s safe for use on wool.

Edges and corners that don t lie flat can be taped down with painter s. Press the tape down firmly smoothing it as you go. To flatten your rug use heavy plants books upturned furniture or mattresses to push back on the fibers. A hand held clothing steamer is effective too.

This will normally flatten the rug in about a week but only works if the rug is smaller than your mattress. Apply this tape to the back of your rug. If you have a steam cleaner with an upholstery attachment you can use it on synthetic cotton and wool rugs. Carpet tape works on hard floors and on existing wall to wall carpet holding your rug in place to flatten existing creases and eliminate new ones.

To flatten corners that are curling upward fold them slightly under so the curve points down leaving them that way for a day or two. Use a broom tennis racket or rug beater to hit the rug all over to loosen deeply embedded dirt.