How to remedy the burns on the carpet

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How to remedy the burns on the carpet
How to remedy the burns on the carpet
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The following instructions provide you with a practical remedy for cigarette burns on carpet. It's easy: just replace the fibers and in some cases, remove the burns around the offending area.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Repair Small Cigarette Burns

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 1

Step 1. Trim the scorched edges with the manicure scissors

Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 2
Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 2

Step 2. Use tweezers to remove the fibers around the burn

Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 3
Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 3

Step 3. With scissors, cut a piece of healthy carpet from a hidden area

Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 4
Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 4

Step 4. Arrange the clean fibers on a saucer

You'll need enough to cover the hole.

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 5

Step 5. Apply strong glue to the damaged area from which you removed the burnt fibers

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 6

Step 6. Use tweezers to compact the new fibers onto the glue

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 7

Step 7. Cover the repaired area with a heavy object such as a tome for a few days

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 8

Step 8. Comb the new fibers with a wide-toothed comb or move them with your fingers to match the rest of the carpet

Method 2 of 2: Repair Large Burns

Burns that are too large to fill with fibers can be repaired by using a piece of carpet. You can do this if you have a remnant left or if you have a hidden area that you can safely cut.

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 9

Step 1. Prepare the burned area by cutting away the damaged fibers with a sharp knife or razor blade

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 10

Step 2. Aspire to make sure you have removed everything

Step 3. Measure the burned area

  • If you have managed to cut a single piece, you can use it as a template.

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    Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 11Bullet1
  • If you have not been able to cut out the damaged section in one piece, cut out the size of the area plus 2.54 cm on all sides from a sheet.

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    Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 11Bullet2
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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 12

Step 4. Place the paper on the piece of carpet you will use to replace the removed one

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 13

Step 5. Outline the shape on the carpet with a washable marker

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 14

Step 6. Use a sharp knife or razor blade to cut the replacement carpet

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 15

Step 7. Apply upholstery putty to the damaged area, following the manufacturer's directions

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 16

Step 8. Arrange the new carpet

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 17

Step 9. Cover with a towel

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 18

Step 10. Place a heavy object on the repaired area and leave it there for several days

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Repair Cigarette Burns in Carpet Step 19

Step 11. Gently loosen the fibers around the seams with a wide-toothed comb or your fingers so that the new carpet becomes even with the other

Advice

  • The higher the pile of the carpet, the easier it will be to hide the new seams once the repair is complete.
  • Depending on the size and location of the burn and your furniture, consider using a small piece of cloth to cover the burn spot.

Warnings

  • Carpet fibers and segments in hidden or nearby areas may not be the same color when you try to fix them. The sun and excessive use can discolor carpet, so watch out for variations before taking replacement fibers.
  • For areas larger than 5cm, you should seek professional help.

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