Always hold the hair dryer 6 to 9 inches away from the rug and use a sweeping motion.
Crease in rug after move remove.
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.
Set the tooth depth on the power stretcher based on the carpet pile depth photo 2.
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.
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.
Gently fold the crease in the opposite direction and let it cool then lay the rug flat.
To avoid damaging the rug hold the hair dryer 6 to 9 inches away from the rug and keep it moving.
When you unroll the area rug you are typically left with creases that prevent the rug from laying flat.
Use this dry heat method for natural fiber area rugs.
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.
Loosen the carpet in the corner photo 1.
So move any furniture that ll be in the path of the stretch.
To avoid future dents wrinkles and creases in your carpets and rugs move heavy furniture every few months.