How to Remove Burn Marks From Carpet
Burn marks on carpet can happen from a variety of mishaps, such as dropping a cigarette, a match or candle. You don't have to call in cleaners or replace the carpet if your carpet gets burned. If you have a burn mark or two plaguing your carpet, learn how to remove them and make carpet look brand new again. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Rub the burn mark softly with fine-grade sandpaper to get rid of any singed fibers. Then vacuum the area to remove ash and loose fibers.
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Go to an area where your carpet is hidden, like beneath a baseboard or in the back of a closet. Trim some fibers from the carpet so you have a small ball of fibers to cover the area that was burned.
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Apply a few pea-sized drops of cement glue to the area where you removed the burn mark and then carefully apply the fibers you cut to the glue.
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Place a heavy book atop the area and leave it for at least an hour to allow all glue and fibers to dry together.
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Remove the book and trim any fibers that extend above the level of the carpet, so that the newly patched area matches the rest of the carpet.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have a large area that is burned, buy a patch of matching carpet. Cut out the burned area with a carpet cutter and replace it with a new patch of carpet, using heavy-duty floor glue.
Never try to rub or blot out burn marks as you would a stain. This will just spread the soot and ash around, making a large stain to accompany your burn mark.
References
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