Fix Carpet Dents With Ice

For this simple carpet repair technique all you need is a household steamer a tooth brush and a little patience.

Fix carpet dents with ice.

Save pin it see more images image credit. You can also fluff the area with a fork or toothbrush to allow the fibers to expand if necessary. As the ice cubes melt the compressed carpet fibers will slowly absorb the water. If the dent is large or long use extra ice cubes as needed allow the ice cubes to melt.

Fill the dent with ice cubes. The answer my friends is ice. The size of the dent will determine how many cubes you need. First take an ice cube and place it over the spot.

Finally pat with a cloth and your carpet or rug will be as good as new. Place cubes right on top of the divot about 2 inches apart. Wait 12 hours blot up wet spots then use the edge of a spoon to lift. Once the ice cubes have melted the carpet will fluff back up.

Joe lingeman save pin it see more images. The carpet doesn t have to be 100 percent dry slightly damp is fine. First place an ice cube in the carpet dent. Yes to treat and repair crushed carpet fibers all you need are a few frozen cubes of water.

Fluff up fibers with your fingers. Give dents the cold shoulder by placing a large ice cube or multiple cubes if you re dealing with larger indentations directly into the carpet divot. Line up the ice cubes like little soldiers along the dents in your carpet leave them to melt over night and when you check back in the morning the dents should be completely gone. My personal favorite is to put an ice cube in each indentation and let cubes slowly melt.

If the carpet has a dent that is very large or long you may need to place a couple of ice cubes to fill the spot. Let the ice melt for at least a few hours. The ice cubes will slowly melt and after 12 hours blot up any wet spots with an absorbent towel or sponge. Place an ice cube on the dent.

Then wait until it melts and the dent should be gone.