Removing carpet burns can definitely be considered as one of the most important concerns of housewives who are always upset by these burns and yellow spots. In this article, we tried to provide you with simple but practical solutions so that you can easily repair superficial and relatively deep burns by using it, no matter if your carpet is handmade or machine-made or even carpeted. .
At Farahan Carpet, we decided to start with the most common burns and go step by step and explain to you all the models and methods of eliminating it.
When we talk about carpet burn removal, before any subject, should we pay attention to the fact that the burn has a great depth or is it superficial? Because the actions we have to take for each of these two types of burns are different.
If the amount of burns on your carpet and rug is superficial and only a yellow color is created on your carpet, the best way to remove the burns on your carpet is to use onions.
Just cut the onion in half and place it on the burn, and after about 5 minutes, soak the burn and rinse thoroughly to get rid of this yellow spot.
In the second type, deep burns, which are basically black and hollow, the work is a little specialized, and in the case of handmade and machine-made carpets, it is best to refer to professionals for repairs, of course, if the amount and depth of burns are too much. On top of that, these people are also not able to do the job of burning your carpet completely.
In the case of carpet, however, you can cut the burnt part with the help of a cutter and replace it with a part of a new carpet that matches the burnt type. When you have done this, it is better to vacuum the surface of the carpet after gluing it. Other parts match.
After ironing and cooking, charcoal and cigarettes can be considered the most common cause of carpet burns, which often occur. If the burn rate is still high, as in the previous section, we recommend professionals to remove their carpet burns. use.
In more superficial burns, you need to use sandpaper at the beginning of the work and apply it on the burn area to remove the black stains left by charcoal and cigarettes from the carpet.
In the next step, you have to vacuum the separated dirt from the carpet surface, and if you see parts that still have burns, you can use scissors to remove the burnt lint.
If the traces are still not completely removed, you can use a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water to remove yellow color and burns. At the end of the work, you can pour a little carpet shampoo on the burned area and let it dry.
Note that it is better to use the least amount of water and soap to do this, because it will not bring good results to remove burns on your carpet.
When talking about how to remove the effects of candles on carpets or rugs, the most important thing to pay attention to is to separate the melted paraffin from the surface of the carpet.
At first it may seem like a simple task and you think that these works can be cleaned with a towel, but we must say that this is a wrong method that you can do You will create permanent effects on your handmade or machine-made carpet.
The basic method of this is that at the beginning of the work, you need to remove all the paraffin from the surface of your carpet, for this you have to collect the existing paraffins with a spoon or a sharp object.
After performing the first step, you should place an iron by placing a clean cloth on the damaged surface and part and drag it on the fabric to melt the paraffins and absorb the fabric.
Finally, it is necessary to wash the burnt part with water and dishwashing liquid, in order to prevent water from penetrating into different parts when washing, it is necessary to keep the carpet away from the ground and after washing it with a section hair dryer. Heat the area around the burn to dry.
The cases that we have mentioned so far about removing carpet burns are the most common and most frequent cases that unfortunately cause the burning of handmade and machine-made carpets.
Do not forget that these solutions are all for eliminating shallow burns, and when your burn rate exceeds a certain limit, not only you will not be able to fix the effects yourself, but even professional riders and companies will not. They can restore the lost quality of your carpet, so prioritize and care for your carpet before anything happens.
In the following, we will tell you additional tips on removing carpet burns that you can do to bring much better results for yourself.
When you try to get rid of your carpet burn, it may still be visible after the suggested solutions, and this is where you should use a method to hide it.
To do this, after performing the necessary measures, using pieces of ice on the burn site, smooth it somehow, and then using a brush or comb, try to pull the surrounding villi towards the burn site, with This will allow you to easily hide some of this burn.
In general, using ice and combing lint in the direction of carpet sleep to eliminate carpet burns when it is superficial is a very good option. Of course, do not forget that before combing, it is better to use a napkin to absorb the water of melted ice to prevent the carpet from getting wet.
But if this method of removing and hiding does not work, be sure to read the next part carefully because it can bring you amazing results.
If all that has not been done for you in the previous sections about removing carpet burns, such as using onions or ice and a hair dryer, is necessary for the parts where the yellow color is not the only problem and the depth of the burn is a little high, you should go to Use the refilling method.
The best solution is to use a professional to do this, but if your time or money does not allow access to professionals, you can do a superficial home in a simple and easy way.
This method of removing the burn requires a lot of care, try to thoroughly examine the burned parts and find parts of healthy carpet lint that match the color and remove them with scissors.
To remove the burn from your carpet, it is necessary to pour some glue that can be introduced as the “cement glue” the best option into the burn pit and carefully put your separated villi inside it and press.
In order for the villi to be fixed and firmly adhere, first adjust their position and then use a heavy tool and use it as a clamp to tighten this adhesion.
This method of removing carpet burns is a very suitable option for carpets and machine-made carpets and second-hand handmade carpets, but in the case of modern handmade carpets or a high-quality kilim, it is better to use professional embossing to bring you a very ideal result. .