How to Get Burn Marks Out of Carpet

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Loosen up the fibers with a pair of tweezers.. Snip off the burnt top layer with a pair of scissors.. Spray carpet stain remover on the remaining spot.

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1

Loosen up the fibers with a pair of tweezers.

Step 1

Loosen up the fibers with a pair of tweezers.

2

Snip off the burnt top layer with a pair of scissors.

Step 2

Snip off the burnt top layer with a pair of scissors.

3

Spray carpet stain remover on the remaining spot.

Step 3

Spray carpet stain remover on the remaining spot.

4

Cut some fibers from another area if a mark is still noticeable.

Step 4

Cut some fibers from another area if a mark is still noticeable.

5

Glue the new fibers over the burnt spot.

Step 5

Glue the new fibers over the burnt spot.

6

Cover the stain with fabric paint if you don't want to cut more carpet.

Step 6

Cover the stain with fabric paint if you don't want to cut more carpet.

7

Cut out the burned area with a sharp razor.

Step 7

Cut out the burned area with a sharp razor.

8

Snip out a section of carpet from an inconspicuous area.

Step 8

Snip out a section of carpet from an inconspicuous area.

9

Spread glue on a piece of carpet backing and the new carpet patch.

Step 9

Spread glue on a piece of carpet backing and the new carpet patch.

10

Place the backing and the new carpet patch into position.

Step 10

Place the backing and the new carpet patch into position.

11

Snip off loose fibers and comb the patch to blend it in.

Step 11

Snip off loose fibers and comb the patch to blend it in.

12

Place a heavy object on the area and let dry for 24 hours.

Step 12

Place a heavy object on the area and let dry for 24 hours.

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