Jenny, 
This is a difficult question to answer without more information.
When is this project happening?  I have just moved to Nashville, IN and I would be happy to help or advise.  I have over 20 years experience in collections care, and have worked quite a bit with large textiles.  I specialize in finding cost-effective solutions for small museums and offer a free one hour consultation for new clients (one hour would likely be enough to get the advice you need). Check out my website museumsolutions.net for more about my credentials and message me off list or give me a call if you are interested in meeting or would like further information or references.
-cass

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On Oct 3, 2012, at 9:23 AM, Jenny Mack <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Dear Museum List Servers-
> 
> In our 1890s log cabin we have large rag rugs that are going to be taken apart by a dedicated group of volunteers. The rags are going to be reused into fresh rugs made on a loom. We would like to clean them first. A few suggested options are to vacuum them, beat them with a rug beater, or launder the individual rags using lingerie bags. The rugs are fairly large and I would like to keep the labor down to a minimum for our volunteers graciously using their time to help. I am attaching a few photos of the rugs to give an idea of what we are dealing with. 
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> Any thoughts or first hand experiences would be much appreciated. 
> 
> Sincerely, 
> 
> -- 
> Jenny Mack
> 
> Exhibits Manager
>  Monroe County History Center
> 202 E. 6th St. 
> Bloomington, IN 47408
> 812-332-2517
> http://monroehistory.org/
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> 
> -- 
> Jenny Mack
> 
> Exhibits Manager
>  Monroe County History Center
> 202 E. 6th St. 
> Bloomington, IN 47408
> 812-332-2517
> http://monroehistory.org/
> 
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