Over time, heavy household furniture can leave marks on the carpet because the weight of the furniture presses against the carpet fibers. These scars can usually be removed, and you don't need any special equipment for them. However, it will be easier if you prevent these scars from happening in the first place. Here are some methods that can be applied.
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Method 1 of 3: Removing Furniture Scraps from Synthetic Fibers
Step 1. Move the furniture
You can't get rid of the furniture marks on the carpet if the furniture is still in place. Move the furniture to see the marks and rearrange the furniture to find a new place for it, or remove it while you are removing the traces.
- After the furniture has been removed, check the label for the carpet material.
- Synthetic fibers can be repaired using the ice cube method. Nylon, olefin, and polyester are the most common types of synthetic fibers used in carpets.
Step 2. Protect the floor below
This step is important if you are trying to remove traces of furniture from carpet that covers hardwood floors or other polished floors. To protect the floor, place a towel, rag, or other absorbent material under the area of the carpet you will be repairing.
Step 3. Put ice cubes on the former furniture
Use as many ice cubes as you need to fill in all the grooves of the former furniture. When the ice cubes melt, the carpet fibers that are left will absorb the water. The more water that is absorbed, the fuller and more pliable the fiber will be, thereby reducing its indentation.
If you're trying to remove several pieces of furniture at once, try this method in a hidden area to test the reaction of the carpet color to the ice cubes
Step 4. Leave it overnight
Allow the ice cubes to melt and the carpet to soak up the water overnight or at least four hours. The carpet fibers will have plenty of time to expand and begin to regain their original shape and thickness.
Step 5. Dry the area
After letting it soak for a few hours, use a clean cloth to dry the wet area of the carpet and absorb any excess water. Carpets don't have to be dry right away, but they don't have to be too wet either. Use the dry part of the cloth to absorb any excess water, if any.
While you are drying the carpet, remove the rag that was used to protect the floor underneath
Step 6. Develop the fiber
The carpet fibers are now thick again, you can scrub them to restore their original shape and remove all traces of furniture. Use your fingers, a small coin, or a spoon to brush and comb the fibers of the carpet in several directions until it is back up and upright like the rest of the carpet.
You can use a brush or carpet scrubber to comb through the lint and remove any residue
Method 2 of 3: Removing Furniture Traces on Natural Fibers
Step 1. Open the scar section
If the furniture that caused the indentation is still there, set it aside so you can remove the mark. Once the furniture has been moved, check the label to determine the fiber type of the carpet material.
- The former furniture on carpets made from natural fibers is best removed with hot steam.
- The natural fibers commonly used for carpets are wool, sisal, and cotton.
Step 2. Protect the floor
The best method for removing furniture marks on natural fibers is to use steam and heat, but this can damage the polished floor underneath. To protect the floor under a rug or rug, place a rag or other absorbent material under the rug.
Step 3. Steam the pieces of furniture
Fill the steam iron with water. Set the heat level to the highest limit and let it heat up. Hold the iron 10-15 cm above the carpet and direct the steam emitter with intense heat at the stained area of the furniture. Keep aiming the steam emitter until the carpet is damp and hot.
Use a sprayer to moisten the furniture with water if you don't have a steam iron. Then heat the carpet by directing the hair dryer at a distance of 10-15 cm above the carpet
Step 4. Apply heat directly to stubborn marks
Soak a cloth, then wring it out until it's slightly damp. Spread a damp cloth over the stain on the carpet. Set the heat of the iron to medium and let it get hot enough. Place the iron on a damp cloth and press lightly while moving the iron around the rag for about a minute.
Lift the iron. Let the rag dry on the carpet
Step 5. Dry and expand the fibers
Use a dry cloth to dry the carpet. To restore the original thickness of the fibers, use your hands, brush, spoon, or carpet scrubber to comb and brush the fibers. The old furniture will disappear when you comb the fibers.
Method 3 of 3: Preventing Furniture Marks on the Carpet
Step 1. Use a carpet pad
Carpet pads not only make the carpet comfortable to step on, but also protect it. When you place heavy furniture on the carpet, this cushion will help absorb the weight, also helping to prevent pressure marks from forming on the carpet.
- There are several types of carpet padding thickness, so choose the right pad for your carpet.
- Generally, household carpet pads should be 6 to 11 mm thick, and have a density of about 3 kg/30 cubic cm.
Step 2. Move furniture periodically
Furniture scrap occurs because heavy furniture presses on the same piece of carpet over a long period of time. An easy way to avoid this is to move furniture often so it doesn't stay in one area of the carpet for too long. Move the furniture about 2 cm every month or two to prevent the formation of furniture marks.
This method is best suited for small pieces of furniture and on wheels
Step 3. Use a placemat or launcher
Placemats and slides are pads that are placed under the legs of furniture. This cushion helps to evenly distribute the weight of the furniture on the carpet. Thus, the furniture does not only press some of the carpet, so that the marks are not formed.
- Placemats simply tucked under the feet of furniture and not attached.
- The launcher is also designed to help keep furniture from leaving marks. In contrast to placemats, gliders usually have adhesive or screws to attach to the legs of the furniture.
Step 4. Choose a rug with shorter fibers
Carpets with shorter fibers are generally easier to maintain and clean, and are also less prone to furniture marks such as carpets with longer fibers. When it's time to change your rug or rug, consider rugs with shorter fibers instead of long, thick ones.
