Removing Dents in Your Carpet
When you move your furniture, you will probably find that the carpet underneath has dents caused by the weight of the furniture. This is because the weight of the furniture causes the carpet to compress. The carpet may also appear to be a different color than it did before. DIY dent removal and rug cleaning methods exist, but it’s crucial to take extra caution not to do any permanent damage. Here’s what you can do:
Rearrange the Furniture
Dents in carpeting can be avoided most easily if you take precautions against them happening in the first place. You can prevent dents from becoming permanent by moving your furniture around every few months, even if it’s just by a few inches. If the indentation isn’t made and left for extended periods of time, the carpet will recover.
Spread the Weight of the Furniture
Dents can be avoided in furniture in a number of ways, one of which is to place the furniture on a thicker carpet or pad. Use furniture pads or thicker planks of wood to spread the weight and prevent the feet from denting the furniture too deeply. The solution is ideal for use on beds and couches where the feet are hidden from view. The discs wouldn’t go well with traditional furniture like tables and chairs.
Watch Out for Cold Temperatures
You can try to remove the dent by placing an ice cube in the dent and letting it melt. Once you’ve removed all the moisture from the carpet with a towel, you can fluff it back up using a spoon. If you want to fluff up the carpet, you should take care not to ruin it. Please remember the ice and water on the carpet.
The only way to return a carpet back to its original shape is to have it professionally steam cleaned and repaired. The carpet needs to be professionally cleaned by Exxtreme Carpet Cleaning so that its color is uniform and looks fresh. We are based in the Santa Clarita, CA area. Book an appointment for our carpet or rug cleaning services now by calling (661) 263-2900.