[justin 88]

does anyone use thse clear plastic bags when taking rugs away from customers houses and returning? getting f
ed up with using tarpaulin and sheets, i want something to look more professional and to protect the rug completely? Any ideas where i can get these please?

[AshWhite]

Funny you should mention this cos I was looking for some the other day. I found plenty of places selling sheets to go over furniture etc but not what you're looking for. If you search polythene rug bags there's loads of hits but not much good. I'd be interested if you did find anything.

[justin 88]

i have googled but not had much luck. even asked my local rug shop where they get their bags but the lady has no idea as they bought in bulk a year ago and previous manager has gone!! will let you kmow if i get any luck!!

[AshWhite]

Yeah cheers mate, I'll do likewise.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I buy a roll of plastic from phs laundryserv it's like metres of plastic bags you cut off the length you need it's not perforated put the rug in and not each end looks professional.

Btw it's not on website

Shaun

[wynne jones]

What about these

http://www.crimescene.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55&products_id=778

[John Kelly]

You would be better off using rolls of brown paper. Polythene can sweat and lead to problems. Also if the customer either leaves or puts the rug back into the bag any moisture remaining can lead to mould growth.

[Art of Clean]

We use this - http://www.polybags.co.uk/shop/layflat-tubing_c1013.htm

Hope it helps

Regards

Pierre

[derek west]

wynne

roger uses plastic bags on a roll i think, or he did do last time i was at his, he should no, aka dr carpet.

[derek west]

or pierre, 

[Nigel_W]

If you want plastic You need to search for polytubing. You can buy rolls of it in different guages. Bear in mind that plastic will not allow the rug to breathe so rugs should not be stored in plastic for any length of time. It is extremely important that you don't put any rug into plastic unless it is 100per cent dry.Tyvek may be a more suitable material as it is very strong and would allow the rug to breathe.

Nigel

[garybristow]

order 15 inch polyroll from a dry cleaning supplier ie the alex reid company,its used to put curtains in <its ideal for rugs   approx £20 per roll
i used it when i was a dry cleaner

[wynne jones]

For taking rugs back, like John says you really don't want them in in polythene. Do a search on breathable paper on a builders merchant site and use that stuff.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I use the dry cleaners garment bags, in all the years I've been using it I've never had any issues.

Shaun

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

Yes Derek

I bought a large roll of poly tubing (c100m) of a fairly thick guage. Can't remember the price (but not extortionate)from a wholesaler who supplies to the carpet fitting industry.

I tend to bag up rugs mainly for show when returning them. I'll often de-bag them at the client's premises-then I can reuse the tube of polythene again! If necessary I make a few strategic holes in them to allow the contents to breathe.

Rog

[wynne jones]

What do Franklins send them back in?

[AshWhite]

What about these

http://www.crimescene.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55&products_id=778

Almost missed this..

[AshWhite]

Just to clarify, something like this will be OK? (The ready perforated type):

http://www.alexreid.com/Shop/tabid/234/ProdID/2848/Value_Polythene__Per_Roll.aspx

[Mike Halliday]

Most of the rugs iclean off site get returned in a runner dust sheet, (about 4ftx30ft)

I think iwill buy some of the plastic sheet suggested. Most people ask me to put the rug back into the room or want to inspect it...... so the fact that the rug cannot breathe in the plastic won't be problem

[justin 88]

thanks all, appreciate the help!!