[ScottGem]

We had a pipe (part of our baseboard heating system) burst yesterday in our Family Room. It cause a minor flood with a shallow puddle covering much of the room's floor. On the floor is a genuine Persian rug that my aunt gave us (she had lived in Iran for about a dozen years). Obviously the rug got very wet.

Does anyone know what I might be able to do to recover the rug? I suspect it might have more sentimental than real value.

[Wondergirl]

I'd call a dry cleaners. How big is it?

[ScottGem]

I estimate its about 10x12.

[Wondergirl]

Or call an area business that sells rugs? (Or call the reference desk at your library :-).)

Is it dripping wet? Can you lay it across clotheslines or sawhorse-type things? Use a dehumidifier?

[Wondergirl]

I called my home library. She (ref. lib. named Carol, have known her for decades) will check into some things and call me back.

[ScottGem]

Someone else recommended a dehumidifier. Unfortunately I really don't have space indoors to hang it and its too cold outdoors. I'll check local rug shops.

[Wondergirl]

Carol suggested the site, rugchick.com, that seems to answer your question on how to save a soaked Persian rug. She also said there are other sites, but she liked the on rugchick the best.