Burn, Baby Burn – Fixing Carpet Burns
How to get a burn mark out of your carpet
Things happen! Leaving the iron on the floor for…whatever reason, knocking over a candle, forgetting that bonfires are an outdoor activity – whatever the reason may be, carpet burns happen sometimes! When they do, it may or may not be worth replacing the carpet in the whole room. If it’s a large room, you might be better off (money-wise) just using this method to replace a small section of the carpet. Talk to your local carpet professionals to get advice!
To fix a section of burnt carpet:
- Using a small scissors, cut out the burned part of the carpet.
- Using a mild detergent, clean the affected area with a sponge and then rinse it.
- Using a scrap carpet, cut out an area of the carpet that is larger than the burn spot. Be sure the color matches and the fibers run in the same direction.
- Place the new piece of carpet over the burned area.
- Use a utility knife to cut around the edges. You’ll also want to cut through the carpet below it. Stop before you get to the carpet padding.
- Lift the burnt piece of carpet out. Check to make sure the new piece of carpet fits. If it’s off, trim until it matches the affected area.
- Using glue or double-sided tape, apply the new piece of carpet to the affected area and let it dry for several hours. Avoid walking on this patch of carpet until it’s dry.
If you need help with this process, or would like the carpet professionals to take care of it for you, please contact us today! We’ll be happy to help.