Admit it: your carpet isn’t what it used to be. Whether the dozens of footprints have made their mark or the furniture has created dents in the rug, it can seem difficult to get it back to its fluffy self. You can get rid of carpet smells and stains with a good cleaning. You may manage to get rid of superficial flatness with the help of a brush or a vacuum cleaner, but when it comes to those deep dents, it won’t do much.
When a carpet is flat it loses some of it’s filtering properties and you won’t fully benefit from some of the health benefits associated with those filtering properties.
Luckily for you, there are many options when it comes to fluffing up your carpet, and they’re all pretty simple. Head on into your kitchen cabinet to grab supplies and let’s get started.
Method #1: Water and Vinegar
Your kitchen probably already has the supplies needed to try out this carpet-fluffing trick.
- Using a clean spray bottle, mix equal parts of water and vinegar. Cover the affected area of the carpet and make sure to cover it evenly, without oversaturating it. It should be moist, not soaking wet.
- Let the mixture sit on the carpet for around 10-30 minutes, depending on how large the flattened area is. This will give it time to work through all the carpet fibers. For superficial dents, 10 minutes works fine. For deeper impressions, give it a half-hour.
- Use a white towel or clean cloth to blot up the excess liquid, gently pressing it into the area. Be careful with this step, you don’t want to press too hard and flatten the carpet again.
- Using a clean spoon, scrape the carpet against the grain in straight lines. By pressing the spoon into the area, your carpet fibers will lift up. If the spoon doesn’t seem to be doing the trick, try with a fork or a brush (make sure it has non-metal bristles).
- Lastly, let the carpet air dry before stepping on it or returning the furniture to its place. Let it dry completely, which might take a couple of hours. Make yourself a tea and wait for the final result.
Method #2: Melted Ice
You might not need to look any further than your freezer for a way to fluff up your carpet.
- Place an ice cube on the dent, two if the dent is more than two inches wide.
- Wait for the ice to completely melt. Depending on the size of your dents and the number of ice cubes used, this might take anywhere from 20 minutes to more than an hour.
- Once it’s completely melted, blot the excess water up with a clean, white towel, pressing gently. Remember: the towel has to be white, you don’t want any color transfer on your newly-cleaned carpet.
- Using a spoon, a fork, or a non-metal bristle brush, lift the dents until the fibers stand up straight. Allow to air dry and enjoy the results.
Method #3: Use an Iron
Using a clothes iron just might get you out of a tough spot when you’re trying to fluff up your carpet, and it can also help you out if you need to remove candle wax from your carpet.
- Before starting, place a warm, wet, white cloth over the dent.
- Grab your clothes iron and set it to medium heat. Do not put the iron directly onto your carpet, but rather hover it a few inches above and move it in a circular motion. Do this for 30-60 seconds and check for results, repeating as necessary.
- Using your fingers, a spoon, a fork, or a non-metal brush, fluff up the area to make the fibers spring back up. Brush the carpet afterward to give it an even look and let air dry.
Method #4: Blow Dryer
Your trusty blow dryer can take a break from your bathroom to help aid you in fluffing up your carpet.
- Fill a clean spray bottle with warm water. Make sure it’s not too hot, you don’t want to damage your carpet.
- Spray the flattened area with water, but don’t soak it. It should be moist.
- Set the blow dryer to the lowest heat setting and hold it about six inches from the carpet. Turn it on and move it back and forth across the affected area, making sure not to damage it.
- Once again, use your fingers, a non-metal brush, or a spoon to drag across the carpet and bring the fibers upright. Let it air dry and you’re done.
Getting your carpet looking its best isn’t as hard as it might seem. Using the methods above, you’ll be able to give your carpet a makeover that brings those pesky dents back to life. Alternatively if you live in Milton Keynes and you don’t want to go through the hassle of fluffing up your carpets yourself. Give us a call for Professional Carpet Cleaning in Milton Keynes. Our thorough carpet cleaning process will revive your fibres, helping your carpet to retain its fluffy appearance.