Packing up your life in boxes in preparations for a move is nerve-wracking enough; you don’t want to spend sleepless nights worrying about the state of your precious Persian rug in storage. Oriental rug cleaners NYC like Oriental Rug Care NY can professionally clean and revitalize your rug before or after a big move, but the packing and transporting is up to you. Rugs should preferably be cleaned by the experts prior to a move, that way you know you aren’t bringing dust mites, carpet beetles, pet dander, and other nastiest things into your new home. A fabric-safe moth spray can be used when in storage, but check to make sure it’s absolutely safe for tapestry rugs.

Although Oriental rug cleaners NYC will get your rug in prime shape, you and the movers will be responsible from here on out. Make sure to roll the rug carefully for any move. Folding it only causes creasing and unnecessary wrinkling. The worst scenario is that the rug will become warped well beyond repair. Roll them tight enough so that the roll will hold but keep the roll loose enough to avoid creasing. Only roll the rug while it’s on a flat, clean surface and pile-side up. Tie the Persian rug loosely with a string, once again taking care to avoid creasing.

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