How to Remove Creases From Rugs

Creases in rugs can be more than an eyesore---they're a tripping hazard. Anytime a rug is rolled up and moved, or even if a piece of furniture gets pushed across it the wrong way, it can develop a crease that seems to be a force to be reckoned with. Fortunately, creases in rugs are only as permanent as we allow them to be. There are several easy methods that will have rugs lying flat again in no time.

Things You'll Need

• Spray bottle
• Heavy object
• Towel
• Iron

Instructions

Remove Creases From Rugs

1. Lightly mist the crease with water from a spray bottle. Do not soak it. Place something heavy on top of it such as a large book or small piece of furniture and leave it overnight. If the crease is still there, mist it again and repeat.

2. Lay the rug outside in the sunshine or hang it from a clothesline. Let the sunshine remove the crease for you.

3. Place a towel over the crease and iron it out. Set the iron on the lowest setting.

4. Place the rug in the bathroom while a hot shower is running. The steam will help to get the crease out.

5. Tape the rug with carpet tape. Pull the ends taut and secure them with the tape at all corners and in the middle. This will help to stretch the crease out.

Tips & Warnings

• Steam-cleaning the rug and letting it air-dry over a banister or clothesline is another good way to remove a crease. However, read the care instructions carefully, as wool and some other rugs cannot handle it.

• Do not set a piece of furniture over a damp area for too long, as mold and mildew may form. Only lightly mist if using a water bottle and don't leave it covered for more than 12 hours before checking on it.