How to Repair a Bleached Carpet
Accidental bleach spills remove the color from the carpeting and leave an obvious mark that ruins the look of the carpet. Dyeing bleached carpets is often unsuccessful, especially if the mark is large. Fabric dyes are difficult to match to the surrounding color and leave a colored mark as obvious as the bleach stain. Fortunately, you can repair the bleached carpet, remedy the situation and not leave the mark of a noticeable repair. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Cut a rectangle or square around the bleach mark with a carpet knife. Position a metal straightedge next to the bleach mark and hold it firmly in place. Slice through the carpet using care so as not to cut through the carpet padding.
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Remove the cut out piece from the carpet.
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Turn a matching carpet remnant over with the carpet backing facing upward. Place the cut out piece on top of the remnant. Trace around the remnant with a marker. Cut the carpet along the lines to form a patch.
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Place the patch into the hole with the pile direction facing the same way as the surrounding carpeting. Trim excess carpet from the edges with the carpet knife, if necessary.
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Apply a thin coat of carpet adhesive to the back of the carpet patch and along the edges of the existing carpet.
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Set the patch into the hole and press it down. Fluff the edges that meet the existing carpet with your hand to blend the patch into the carpet. Let the carpet adhesive dry for six to eight hours before walking on the carpet. Allow the adhesive to dry for 24 hours before vacuuming the carpet.
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Tips & Warnings
Match the direction of a carpet design before cutting a patch.
If you do not have a remnant, cut a patch from a piece or carpeting hidden under furniture or in a closet. Cut carpet fibers with scissors and bring them with you to the store to when buying a piece of carpet to fashion a patch.
Use care when cutting carpet with a carpet knife, as they are very sharp.
