Transporting Heavy Rugs
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I would appreciate if you took down this post. thank you.
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Very Cool. Thank you for the response and information!Gundlach No. 847 Senior Carpet Cart
The Senior Carpet Carpet solves your carpet and padding moving problems and has an impressive 1,340 lb. load capacity. The full size frame gives the best support for carpet that wants to ‘break over'. Measures 21-1/2" wide x 61" long x 18" high. Weighs 42 lbs. This oversized item will be shipped...
I'll be getting a couple of these for my rug shop. It will make it easier to get into the centrifuge.
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roro
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I like the idea Damon but from the specs it looks like it would struggle with a rug that's over 4' wide
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roro
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Are you wanting it for customer p/u & del, or for moving wet rugs around in your plant?
roro
God help me if I ever have to lift a rug that is over 4 feet wide when rolled up
Ron K
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Go on the internet find out how to fold/bundle rugs and get a hand -truck.
Some rug shouldn't be folded.
Cleanworks
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This is the internet Ron. The premier rug advice site on the internet, I might say.
Cleanworks
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I love when he sprays himself with his non toxic product.
Steve, when I used to do rugs, I found it easier to carry a few lengths of PVC pipe in different lengths.
I think they were about 6' & 9' from memory, I don't have any left now.
I would roll the rug onto the pipe, secure it, then I was able to carry it to the van without it sagging.
Of course, bigger & heavier rugs were a two man carry.
Cheers mate.
T Monahan
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Is the question about pick up and delivery or moving around a wet rug while processing it in your shop?
J Scott W
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A heavy rug needs to be well supported when moved or carried. Sag can damage the rug.
Thank you.I'll be getting a couple of these for my rug shop. It will make it easier to get into the centrifuge.
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Customer transport. I usually work alone these days and would like to be able to handle large rugs myself - with equipment of course. thanks
Nice - thanks for the response
I appreciate the response and advice - thank you!Steve, when I used to do rugs, I found it easier to carry a few lengths of PVC pipe in different lengths.
I think they were about 6' & 9' from memory, I don't have any left now.
I would roll the rug onto the pipe, secure it, then I was able to carry it to the van without it sagging.
Of course, bigger & heavier rugs were a two man carry.
Cheers mate.
Agree - thanks
Mikey P
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This.
Hack Attack
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the pvc idea and a kayak dolly
not that I've tried it just an idea
not that I've tried it just an idea
Jeez, you brought back a forgotten memory.
I also had the "Kayak" trolley, it only has two wheels.
Made of sturdy plastic with large wheels, place the rug down towards one end, tie a rope around the other end which allows you to lift the rug off of the ground and lead it back to your van.
Got mine from an adventure store that sells kayaks, mountain gear, tents, etc;
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YGTBFKM!
Hack Attack
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good to know it works, now I dont have to try itJeez, you brought back a forgotten memory.
I also had the "Kayak" trolley, it only has two wheels.
Made of sturdy plastic with large wheels, place the rug down towards one end, tie a rope around the other end which allows you to lift the rug off of the ground and lead it back to your van.
Got mine from an adventure store that sells kayaks, mountain gear, tents, etc;
Trip Moses
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Transporting heavy rugs is a two man job. If your working solo I’d figure a way to clean them onsite. If they can’t be cleaned onsite then get some help for the transfer. You don’t need to look like an idiot wrestling a rug in front of a customer.
Cleanworks
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I'm a one man show when it comes to rugs. I limit myself to 9x12's by myself. 10x14 is the biggest rug I do in the shop. If I can some help getting it into my van, I'm good at getting it from the van to the shop. I've used hand trucks and flat Dolly's time to time. I like the idea of the kayak dolly. I have one here, I'll have to take a look at that. When I know it's a heavy rug, I ask them to have help there otherwise, I have to pay a second person and add it to the cost
The Great Oz
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Pick up what you can carry easily, have the customer use one of the "app" moving services to bring in heavier stuff. Go Share, White Glove, Lugg, Bunji, Task Rabbit... there are a lot of companies trying to be the Uber of moving. They can take you out of the moving business so you can concentrate on being in the cleaning business.
PS: A friend in the cleaning biz used to bring rugs to us for cleaning. He would tri-fold Oriental carpets and strap them to a hand truck to move them. Can't do that with machine tufted rugs, but you can clean those on site.
PS: A friend in the cleaning biz used to bring rugs to us for cleaning. He would tri-fold Oriental carpets and strap them to a hand truck to move them. Can't do that with machine tufted rugs, but you can clean those on site.
