Wrinkles and dents in your favorite rug never look appealing. However, creases in rugs are not permanent and with the below crease removal guide, you can get rid of them in no time. They occur because the carpet was folded during transit, primarily due to shipping regulations and requirements set by our couriers to ensure a timely delivery of your rug.

Remember, these wrinkles in your rug can cause accidents and falls, acting as a trip hazard. That makes addressing this problem in a timely manner extremely important. While it may be tempting to seek the assistance of a professional to remove creases from your carpet, this may be the perfect DIY task.

Don’t know where to start? Continue reading to find out some smart tips and techniques to get creases and bends out of your rugs.

Crease Removal Guide

Typically, leaving your rug to lay flat for two to three weeks removes the bends on its own. However, there are ways to speed up the process. Below, we have rounded up some of the easiest, most effective steps to remove creases out of your rug.

Step 1: Reverse roll the Rug

Reverse rolling your rug is one of the easiest ways to get your rug back in proper shape. All you need is to unroll the rug, flip it over, and re-roll it in the opposite direction (as shown in the picture above). We suggest leaving it reverse rolled for at least three to four days before unrolling it again.

Step 2:  Weigh Down Folds and Bumps

Folds and bumps on a throw rug, patio rug, round rug or square rug are dangerous and can cause you to trip or fall. That is why it is important to deal with the problem right away.

After you have tried the reverse roll method, unroll the rug, and strategically place heavy books, furniture and/or heavy plants where the creases are most noticeable. Allow another two to four days before removing the heavy objects off the rug.

Step 3: Tape the Rug Down

 

This is another easy and simple step you can take to remove the creases. You can affordably buy double-sided tape from any home improvement or furniture store. Apply it on the backside corners of your rug and peel off the sheet covering the bonding applicant. Smooth it over the ground in the intended space and press the rug hard on the floor to slowly flatten the creases. The tip works well on tile, concrete, hard wood and wall to wall carpeting. If you have laminate flooring, we suggest purchasing a less adhesive double-sided tape to prevent the laminate from buckling or otherwise being damaged.

Step 4: Steam Your Rug

Steaming is a proven way to rejuvenate the creased fibers of your rug. We suggest using a high-quality steam iron to remove the stubborn waves, creases, and wrinkles that make it hard for the rug to lay flat. Use a damp towel or cloth over the creases and steam set it. Press it hard on the towel and remove it.

Summing Up

All in all, creases or wrinkles found in a rug after traveling in transit are common and not permanent. However, these wrinkles in your rug can cause accidents and falls, acting as a trip hazard. That makes addressing this problem in a timely manner extremely important. Though all the methods mentioned in this crease removal guide can help you remove the creases, whether you have a machine made rug or hand-made rug, the reverse roll method is by far the most popular and easiest technique to use. Rug pads can also help keep your indoor rug or outdoor rug lay flat.