How To Get Rid Of A Large Wool Rug

When i was growing up my parents had a couple of large wool area rugs.

How to get rid of a large wool rug.

How to get the smell out of a wool rug. Spray the rug with a moth insecticide that contains pyrethrins. Instead consult the manufacturer of your wool rug for recommendations. The longer the moisture lingers the more likely it is to develop into mildew causing the foul odor.

Wool is long lasting resilient and it is a renewable resource. Wool is naturally resilient water repellent and dirt resistant but dog urine can alter the fibers and the rug dyes if it is allowed to sit. Rolling it raises the concentration level of the insecticide. If you want to get rid of moths in wool carpets vacuuming is key.

If not wrap it in painter s plastic or saran wrap. There are many benefits to owning a wool rug. Vacuuming can suck up not just the adults but it can pull up hard to see eggs and larvae too. Area rugs add a touch of design to any room and often are purchased and stored in a rolled up form.

If possible roll the rug up and set it aside for a day. Sometimes gravity and a bit of time are all a rug needs to lay flat. Thoroughly cover the front and back of the wool rug. If the day comes that your normally well trained dog has an accident on your prized wool rug rapid response is half the battle.

When a wool rug gets wet it can smell like a wet animal. Wrinkles and creases are common in rugs that have been rolled or folded and then placed in storage but you can encounter stubborn lumps in brand new rugs as well. Once fully rolled see if you can fit the area rug in a plastic garbage bag. Not only is this unattractive but it could also be a safety hazard if someone trips over a raised crease.

Lay the charcoal filled pantyhose across the top of the rug and roll it up laying down additional rows of charcoal hose as you roll if the area rug is particularly large. In other cases you may need to reverse roll the rug apply some heat or have the rug steamed to get rid of wrinkles. If the rug is too large simply allow the insecticide to dry thoroughly while it s flat. When you unroll the area rug you are typically left with creases that prevent the rug from laying flat.

If you re trying to get the musty smell out of a wool oriental rug there are a few tactics you can try.