How to pack and move large area rugs

Moving a rug is one of those moving chores that you do not think too often about. After all, you might be preoccupied with protecting all your items, thinking about what to pack, and how, or just fighting the piles of moving paperwork. So, when you realize that you also need to plan, pack, and move large area rugs, the trouble can start! But with one of the best moving companies Rutherford NJ on your side, you will not have to worry about this! In today’s article, we will help you prepare for moving your rug with some easy tips and tricks!

Before you move large area rugs – give them a good scrub!

The first thing you will want to do – before you even call moving services NJ – is to clean up your rugs. You will want to do it thoroughly for a couple of reasons. First, it will help you get a good estimate of its quality. If the rug is old and worn out, then you might not even want to move it. Sometimes, the cheaper option will be to simply buy a new one! Secondly, cleaning your rug will help you access its pre-move condition. This way, you will know if you need to worry about something when packing it up and moving it!

So, how do you clean your rugs? Well, it starts with a good vacuuming with HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) cleaner. Of course, you should be doing this often – good maintenance is important in keeping your rugs free form dirt, dust, and pests. If you have some allergies, then you might even want to contact a professional company for some deep cleaning. This will remove all allergens and dirt within the rug. Since you are moving to your new home, you will want your stuff to be allergen-free!

Then, take your rugs outside and beat them to get rid of any dirt that’s still left. Leave it in the sun for some time – this can somewhat disinfect your rugs too! Of course, ensure that the ultraviolet rays won’t damage your rugs – Persian rugs especially are prone to this damage. Sometimes, this can make the colors fade – which you do not want to happen! With that, your rugs are ready for the next step!

Prepare to move large rugs

After your large area rugs are clean, it’s time to start looking into how you will move them. There are two things you will need – packing materials and local or long distance moving companies NJ. Luckily, you do not need too many supplies. For a large rug, all you need is a rope or string to tie your rug up after rolling it. Then, you will want to get some packing paper to wrap your rug with for protection. Finally, packing tape will secure the packing paper in place.

However, it is a very good idea to contact NJ movers and packers when you want to move your large rugs. These can get quite heavy, and this makes them pretty difficult to move around. You can always ask your friends for help, but there are things to be wary of here. First, your friends might not be able to lift heavy items – or might be scared to damage the rug when moving it – so they refuse. Or, they can accept, but then run the risk of getting into arguments with friends.

Instead, calling professional movers is always a safe bet. We have years of experience in the moving industry – which also includes moving large area rugs! We have the manpower, the equipment, and the skills to ensure that your rug will be safe and sound on its journey to your new home!

How to roll up your large area rug

If you do choose to move your rugs by yourself, then this is what you need to do. First, a thing that many people do not know – when you are rolling your rug, the backside needs to face inward. The front (or top) side needs to be facing out. This is in order to protect the backside of the rug, which can easily crack or get stained during your move.

Even if you do stain the rug, by staining the top side, you will easily clean it after the move – which doesn’t apply to the backside. This is especially true for rugs with stiff backing! So, to ensure this, you will want to flip your rug upside down before you start rolling it!

Before that, however, you should begin rolling it from the short side instead of the long one, like so many do. Roll it tightly and securely, but ensure that you are not folding the rug! This can cause irreparable damages to your rugs, which you cannot fix any way you try. Moving it another way is also not advisable. By rolling your rug, you help its fibers stay in good shape. Finally, ensure that you rolled all parts of the rug (like corners) tightly and evenly.

Finish your packing

Finally, all you need to do is protect the rug with some padding! Make sure you tie it up with your rope or string and then wrap it in packing paper to protect it from stains. Put some packing tape over it to fix the paper to the rug. You do not want it slipping through it during the move. When you arrive at your new home, the process is somewhat similar. However, before you set it up, you might want to clean your rug again to give it that final polish! As you can see, with some tips, you can easily move large area rugs.