I have a new rug that I bought, I can't get the creases out from where it was folded. Any suggestions?

Question

The rug was folded on the shelf in the store. I can't get the fold creases out. It is not rubber on the back...it's driving me nuts!

Answer 1

What have you tried?

Pulling out a steam iron is worth trying. Turning it upside down might work, while piling on heavy books or cast iron cookware.

Is it washable? Or, can you moisten it a bit and throw it in a dryer (even the commercial dryer at the laundry mat?)

The idea of rolling it up is a great one, and then leave it in the bathroom with a steamy shower going for a while??

What a hassle that it won't just settle into place. Good luck!!

Answer 2

hi - try folding them against the crease - spray the lower back of the crease with water in a spay bottle - then use your blow dryer to dry and warmth it up some. we've a non slip vinyl mesh that we lay under our bathing room rugs. I doubt that it may help the crease besides the undeniable fact that it retains them from slipping. DeeJay.

Answer 3

Roll it up extremely tightly and evenly and let it stay that way for a day, then unroll it onto a totally flat surface, this may work unless the damage is truly permananent.

Answer 4

I agree with the one person. Steam it. That should allow the fabric to release and uncrinkle. Then after you steam it, hang it to let the wrinkles fall out.

Answer 5

It should go away on it's own by people walking on it

Answer 6

use a steamer, if you have one.....if not lightly dampen with water, cover with a white cloth, and iron......

or you could just lay it out in the sun, and see if that helps.....

Answer 7

the best thing to do is just give it time, it will eventually go away.