Comments on: Bugs, Floods, and Thugs: Safely Storing Your Rugs http://www.rugchick.com/2009/10/bugs-floods-and-thugs-safely-storing-your-rugs/ All about oriental and area rugs. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:36:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rachel Wu http://www.rugchick.com/2009/10/bugs-floods-and-thugs-safely-storing-your-rugs/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Rachel Wu Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:29:51 +0000 http://therugchick.com/?p=342#comment-401 Lisa, thank you so much for the advice. I'm new to this business and find myself a baby in terms of rug knowledge. Your blog has been more than helpful! Thank you! And I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay in Taiwan -Rachel :} Lisa, thank you so much for the advice. I’m new to this business and find myself a baby in terms of rug knowledge. Your blog has been more than helpful! Thank you! And I’m glad that you enjoyed your stay in Taiwan -Rachel :}

]]> By: admin http://www.rugchick.com/2009/10/bugs-floods-and-thugs-safely-storing-your-rugs/comment-page-1/#comment-397 admin Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:58:07 +0000 http://therugchick.com/?p=342#comment-397 Rachel, if you cannot find Tyvek or comparable material, then if you do use plastic you MUST keep the ends opened for airflow. Especially with the heat and humidity in Taiwan, mold and insects will be a problem over time. Either keep those ends open, or punch holes throughout the wrapping. Keep the rug elevated to avoid any flood problems that might get your storage area wet. And be sure the rugs are washed and an insect repellant used so that you do not have any rug-eating bugs having a feast on your carpets. I just got back from several weeks in Bali Indonesia, and stopped in Taipei Taiwan on the way, very pretty country. Hope that information helps - sorry for the delay! - Lisa Rachel, if you cannot find Tyvek or comparable material, then if you do use plastic you MUST keep the ends opened for airflow. Especially with the heat and humidity in Taiwan, mold and insects will be a problem over time. Either keep those ends open, or punch holes throughout the wrapping. Keep the rug elevated to avoid any flood problems that might get your storage area wet. And be sure the rugs are washed and an insect repellant used so that you do not have any rug-eating bugs having a feast on your carpets.

I just got back from several weeks in Bali Indonesia, and stopped in Taipei Taiwan on the way, very pretty country. Hope that information helps – sorry for the delay! – Lisa

]]> By: Rachel http://www.rugchick.com/2009/10/bugs-floods-and-thugs-safely-storing-your-rugs/comment-page-1/#comment-392 Rachel Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:27:06 +0000 http://therugchick.com/?p=342#comment-392 Hi Lisa, I'm located in Taiwan and I cannot find a Tyvek paper supplier. Is there other wrapping/storaging material that I can use instead? And if I use a non-breathable material like pvc sheet to wrap my rug, would you suggest to leave a opening for moisture to come out? Rachel Hi Lisa,

I’m located in Taiwan and I cannot find a Tyvek paper supplier. Is there other wrapping/storaging material that I can use instead?

And if I use a non-breathable material like pvc sheet to wrap my rug, would you suggest to leave a opening for moisture to come out?

Rachel

]]> By: david mavilio http://www.rugchick.com/2009/10/bugs-floods-and-thugs-safely-storing-your-rugs/comment-page-1/#comment-28 david mavilio Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:28:40 +0000 http://therugchick.com/?p=342#comment-28 Lisa, great tips re: storage of rugs-we've been offering Tyvek wrap for a few years-client love it. Love your posts. Dave Lisa, great tips re: storage of rugs-we’ve been offering Tyvek wrap for a few years-client love it.
Love your posts.
Dave

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