Clean is better. Always. A soiled rug does not go dormant in a closet. Organic spots—food, urine—sit at a higher pH than wool and silk. The longer they sit, the more fiber they burn. Urine salts keep the foundation damp enough to dry-rot. You can roll a rug up and unroll holes a few years later.
Old spots also get harder to remove. And they invite moths, carpet beetles, and rodents because of the protein.
How we store-prep
- Full wash, including a urine flush if the history even hints at pets.
- WoolSafe moth treatment on wool and silk.
- Breathable wrap. Never long-term plastic.
- A dry, not-too-hot place—not the shed roof in July.
If the rug already smells like a garage, that’s moisture and soil talking. Don’t add a tarp and hope.
When you are ready for a real reset, start with rug cleaning.
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