STORAGE TIPS
DO CLEAN AND MOTH REPEL RUGS BEFORE WRAPPING FOR STORAGE
You must clean your rugs of food and liquid materials. Moths are normally the storage "bad guys" but any insect will eat sugars and other food materials as well as the fibers that are holding them. An insect repellent will make your rug unappetizing to moths.
DO ROLL YOUR RUGS STARTING AT THE BOTTOM END TO THE TOP END, FUZZY SIDE INSIDE
To find the bottom of your rug, you want to "pet" your rug to determine when you are going with the nap and against the nap. When you run your hand with the grain, it will take you to the tassles of the bottom of your rug where the weaver began weaving your rug. Roll from this end. Folding rugs causes cracking over time. Do not fold rugs being put into storage.
DO ROLL YOUR SILK RUGS WITH THE FUZZY SIDE OUTSIDE
Wool and cotton rugs have more give to them than silk rugs. When placing silk rugs into storage, roll them with their fuzzy silk side outside.
DO WRAP YOUR RUGS IN TYVEK OR BROWN ACID-FREE PAPER
Wool has a moisture content even when it's dry. Changes in heat will cause it to seat. Because of this you can never wrap wool rugs in plastic or you will create a mildew problem. Tyrek Paper is best (tear and water resistant).
DO ELEVATE YOUR RUG PACKAGES OFF OF THE GROUND
Many storage facilities are built in lowlands that have a tendency to flood during bad weather. Whether in your home or their location, you always want o keep rugs at least six inches off the ground in case flooding occurs.
DO MAKE CERTAIN NOTHING HEAVY IS STACKED ON TOP OF YOUR RUGS.
Heavy items can cause damage to the rug's foundation.
DO ACQUIRE INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR RUGS WHEN PLACED IN A STORAGE FACILITY
You also want to photograph and get an appraisal on file in case their would be a claim for damage.
You must clean your rugs of food and liquid materials. Moths are normally the storage "bad guys" but any insect will eat sugars and other food materials as well as the fibers that are holding them. An insect repellent will make your rug unappetizing to moths.
DO ROLL YOUR RUGS STARTING AT THE BOTTOM END TO THE TOP END, FUZZY SIDE INSIDE
To find the bottom of your rug, you want to "pet" your rug to determine when you are going with the nap and against the nap. When you run your hand with the grain, it will take you to the tassles of the bottom of your rug where the weaver began weaving your rug. Roll from this end. Folding rugs causes cracking over time. Do not fold rugs being put into storage.
DO ROLL YOUR SILK RUGS WITH THE FUZZY SIDE OUTSIDE
Wool and cotton rugs have more give to them than silk rugs. When placing silk rugs into storage, roll them with their fuzzy silk side outside.
DO WRAP YOUR RUGS IN TYVEK OR BROWN ACID-FREE PAPER
Wool has a moisture content even when it's dry. Changes in heat will cause it to seat. Because of this you can never wrap wool rugs in plastic or you will create a mildew problem. Tyrek Paper is best (tear and water resistant).
DO ELEVATE YOUR RUG PACKAGES OFF OF THE GROUND
Many storage facilities are built in lowlands that have a tendency to flood during bad weather. Whether in your home or their location, you always want o keep rugs at least six inches off the ground in case flooding occurs.
DO MAKE CERTAIN NOTHING HEAVY IS STACKED ON TOP OF YOUR RUGS.
Heavy items can cause damage to the rug's foundation.
DO ACQUIRE INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR RUGS WHEN PLACED IN A STORAGE FACILITY
You also want to photograph and get an appraisal on file in case their would be a claim for damage.
