How to Cover Cigarette Burn Holes in Upholstery

Cigarettes and upholstery don't mix.

Smoking on or near upholstery is never a good idea -- if the smoke smell doesn't permeate it, a cigarette will inevitably fall on the fabric, causing an ugly hole that that no amount of cleaning can undo. You can, however, cover the hole yourself. The chances of quick-fix success are especially high if the fabric is a solid color, but any type of upholstery can be patched. Carefully done, your DIY patch job will make the damage virtually disappear.

Things You'll Need

• Utility knife
• Quick-bonding glue gel

Instructions

1. Trim the burned edges around the burn hole with a utility knife carefully, removing only any blackened fabric or melted edges.

2. Cut a small patch of fabric, about a quarter-inch larger than the hole, from a hidden area of the furniture such as the back of couch or cushion. If the upholstery has a design on it, cut a patch with the same area of the design as the burn hole.

3. Push the patch into the burn hole with your finger. Adjust the patch until it lines up with the fabric around the hole.

4. Place a dot of quick-dry glue gel in four spots between the edge of the patch and the bottom of the fabric around the burn hole.

References

• "All New Hints From Heloise: A Household Guide for the '90s": In an Around the House; Heloise; 1989