How to Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpeting

Cigarette burns wreck havoc on carpets, particularly if they are located in a noticeable area. There is a solution to this problem besides replacing the carpeting or covering up the mark with furniture or a rug. It's fairly simple to patch a small burned area, and although it may not look exactly right up close, it will fool anyone who isn't inspecting the flooring.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Small, sharp scissors
• Fabric glue
• Wax paper
• Heavy book
• Carpet brush

1. Find an out-of-the-way area on the carpeting, such as in a corner or underneath the sofa. Trim enough fibers from that area to fill the burned spot. The average cigarette burn requires no more than 10 fibers.

2. Trim away the burned fibers from the damaged spot. Smooth the area with your hand, removing fuzz and extra fibers.

3. Dribble a small amount of fabric glue into the hole. Hold the new carpet fibers vertically and place them firmly in the burned area. Hold them there for a moment, then let them go and make sure they stand up.

4. Place a square of wax paper on the patched area. Put a book on top of the paper and let it dry for about 24 hours.

5. Remove the book and wax paper and fluff the area with a carpet brush.

Tips & Warnings

• This method only works for very small burns. For larger areas, call a professional.