When you first unroll a new rug, it's common to encounter wrinkles or bulges caused by its tight packaging during shipment. Fortunately, these wrinkles can be easily addressed with the following steps:

1. Lay the rug as flat as possible on the floor.
2. Obtain a broom handle or a similar pole.
3. Starting from the center and using a gentle sweeping motion, push one half of the wrinkle to the left and then push the remaining half of the wrinkle to the right side of the rug.

This method will allow the rug to relax and settle into the proper position, ensuring it lays flat and smooth in your classroom.

Indentations or depressions in carpet and rugs are considered a normal occurrence and are not considered a manufacturing defect. The Carpet and Rug Institute, a nonprofit trade association of the carpet and rug industry, recommends the following to restore the pile:

Depressions - The weight of heavy pieces of furniture can put indentations in carpet. Use furniture glides or cups under the legs of heavy pieces, or move your furniture a few inches backward or sideways so that the weight is not concentrated in one place. If depressions do occur, spritz the indentations with water in a spray bottle. Hold a hair dryer, set on medium, a few inches above the indentation. As the spot is drying use your fingers to gently work the pile upright and in the opposite direction.

Do:

1. Immediately blot as much of the spill as possible.
2. Use warm water to blot the rug with a white cloth.
3. If the spill is still evident, apply the correct solution and let it soak for about 5 minutes.
4. Rinse with warm water and remove any excess moisture.
5. When the carpet is dry, vacuum to restore texture.

Don't:

1. Don't rub the spill.
2. Don't use hot water to blot the rug.

• Detergent: Ice cream, Ketchup, Milk, Mustard, and Tea.
• Detergent or ammonia diluted with water: Blood or Chocolate
• Detergent and white vinegar diluted with water: Coffee, Mustard, Urine, and Vomit.
• Detergent or ammonia: Food coloring, Glue, Grape juice, Ink (washable), Orange drink, Paper dye, Soda, and Watercolors.

• Professional cleaning every 12 months is the best way to clean your carpet
• Do NOT walk on the carpet if it is wet.
• Keep away from electric floor polishers.
• Clean spills promptly
• Vacuum frequently
• Spot clean regularly in high traffic areas.
• Do not vacuum directly over serged edge.