How to Remove Creases from a Rug

Hi there, Friends! Have you ever ordered a rug online only to receive it with creases? During Amazon's Prime Day sale a few months ago, I got a great price on a hand woven jute rug. I had been looking for some time for a 6 ft round one in my price range, so I was thrilled. Unfortunately, it was shipped folded and arrived with a noticeable crease down the center...

how to remove creases from rugs

Previously, most round rugs I've seen have been 5 ft, but I needed 6 ft to accommodate the breakfast table in my kitchen, so I decided to try to remove the crease myself instead of returning it. It took me a few tries and a little time, but I found a solution. Here's the before and after: 

How to remove rug creases

First, I tried using weight to relax the crease, placing heavy yearbooks across it. I left them for several days...

How to remove rug creases

...but despite what I read, it didn't help much at all! 

How to remove rug creases

What did work was pressing the crease with an iron. Note: Since jute may be more durable than some rug fabrics, please exercise caution before applying heat to your rug. 

how to remove rug creases

I recommend using the iron's dry setting and a spray bottle of water to mist the crease before pressing it in sections 5 seconds at a time. Also, you may need to repeat the process a few times. I did, and it worked! 

How to remove rug creases
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Here's a closer peek at my simple centerpiece featuring garden blooms in vintage vessels. You can find more views from my vintage kitchen (and more flowers) here! 

how to remove rug creases

How to remove rug creases
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  1. Cecelia,
    I adore your table and chairs in your Kitchen..In my last post, I shared some pics of how my Kitchen looked in 1978 when we bought our townhouse. I had a little bistro table and chair set in the Kitchen originally and I loved it but after I had the boys, I needed something different...Sigh....
    The rug looks great and I love the items you have above your Kitchen cabinets....
    Thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs
    Debbie

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  2. Great tip. Love that rug and your vases as well! xo Kathleen

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