Originally Posted by
briskgo
I used felt, tacked it to a wooden dowel so I can roll it out of the way when not in use. After a year it was not longer sticky. Apparently it needs some static electricity to hold the cloth. I took it down wet it slightly in the sink, threw it in the dryer on delicate good as new.
using a brush to remove threads and pet hair will freshen the nap w/o need to take down and wet. mine is hung the same way yours is for same reason. down when not in use because i need the dining room back for dinner guests