NATIONAL LUMPY RUG DAY – May 3
Wed May 3rd

National Lumpy Rug Day

Two ways of commemorating National Lumpy Rug Day on May 3rd each year are different.

Some people see the day as a day to appreciate a clean, fresh rug and incorporate it into spring cleaning. The idea of enjoying the old lumpy rugs and the warmth they have brought to your house goes along with this view.

The other side of the day is the way we often sweep unwelcome facts and issues "under the rug." We often get bad news we want to ignore and tuck it away in the hopes of avoiding it. We sweep them under the rug in a certain way. Despite this, it rarely does us any good.

However, there are ways to make a lumpy rug smooth again. Try these tips: Try these tips: Try these tips:

  • Heat, depending on the fabric, helps to soften the threads. To help straighten out your unruly rug, you can use steam or iron on natural fibers
  • Another heat treatment is to lay your rug face down in the sun. Let the heat smooth your rug flat once more
  • Put your rug in reverse. Roll it in the opposite direction if the lumps and bumps are from storing the rug

Take action on the day, no matter what way you choose to commemorate.

How to celebrate #nationallumpyrugday

Spring cleaning is at a perfect time to get to it. Toss out the old clumpy carpets and replace them with new ones. It's also a good day to address ignored topics.

To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalLumpyRugDay.

The national lumpy rug day celebrations have a long tradition

The creation of National Lumpy Rug Day is attributed to Robert L Birch of Pun Corps, as a result of our analysis and the support of faithful followers. He is said to have invented the day to ridicule those who sweep irrelevant information under the rug.