Burn marks or melted areas cause permanent damage to the fibers.
Burn spot on carpet.
Burn marks on your carpet can be frustrating to clean whether you ve dropped a match a hot iron or even a hair dryer.
Why not see for yourself in our gallery 3 and check if you can spot the original burn in the after photos.
Burn or scorch marks are a common problem with all types of carpet.
Even one scorch mark or a small burn can destroy the look of a carpet.
Using a utility knife cut around the edges.
For smaller burns in less noticeable spots you can use a few key strategies to repair your carpet.
Place the new piece of carpet over the burned area.
Fortunately there are things you can do to minimize the damage or even completely repair the damaged spot.
Whether a hot iron was dropped a cigarette fell or a pair of hot hair straighteners were accidentally placed on the floor a burn mark on the carpet no matter how.
You ll also want to cut through the carpet below it.
To help the new carpet blend in be sure the color matches and the fibers run in the same direction.
Using a piece of scrap carpet cut out an area of the carpet that is larger than the burn spot.
For bigger burn areas or those in very conspicuous spots it may be best to call a professional carpet cleaning service.
If you ve been unfortunate enough to have somehow burnt a decent sized hole maybe with an iron then the best option for repair may be to patch and integrate a section of carpet.
Many accidents happen in daily life that can result in burnt or melted patches on the floor.
A scorch mark is always very visible with its different texture and its harsh discoloration.