How to Brighten Faded Carpet and Rugs
Vacuum your carpet or rug.. Examine your carpet or rug for dull patches.. Mix ¼ cup each of salt, white vinegar, and Borax in a bowl to form a paste.
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Vacuum your carpet or rug.
Vacuum your carpet or rug.
Examine your carpet or rug for dull patches.
Examine your carpet or rug for dull patches.
Mix ¼ cup each of salt, white vinegar, and Borax in a bowl to form a paste.
Mix ¼ cup each of salt, white vinegar, and Borax in a bowl to form a paste.
Spread the stain removal mixture over any stains you find.
Spread the stain removal mixture over any stains you find.
Allow the mixture to sit for 2 to 3 hours.
Allow the mixture to sit for 2 to 3 hours.
Remove the mixture using a cloth and warm water.
Remove the mixture using a cloth and warm water.
Dry your carpet or rug thoroughly.
Dry your carpet or rug thoroughly.
Vacuum carpets and rugs to remove dust and debris.
Vacuum carpets and rugs to remove dust and debris.
Mix 1 cup of white vinegar and ½ cup of salt with 3 cups of hot water.
Mix 1 cup of white vinegar and ½ cup of salt with 3 cups of hot water.
Lay your rug on a flat, solid surface.
Lay your rug on a flat, solid surface.
Wipe the vinegar, salt, and hot water solution over your rug with a dampened spo
Wipe the vinegar, salt, and hot water solution over your rug with a dampened sponge.
Dry your carpet or rug with a fan or allow it to dry naturally.
Dry your carpet or rug with a fan or allow it to dry naturally.
Look for any spots you missed.
Look for any spots you missed.
Vacuum your carpet one more time.
Vacuum your carpet one more time.
Decide on the type of dye you want to use.
Decide on the type of dye you want to use.
Choose your dye application method.
Choose your dye application method.
Remove the furniture from the room where you want to dye the carpet.
Remove the furniture from the room where you want to dye the carpet.
Place painter's tape around the baseboards to avoid getting dye on them.
Place painter's tape around the baseboards to avoid getting dye on them.
Vacuum your carpet or rug thoroughly.
Vacuum your carpet or rug thoroughly.
Mix dye according to package instructions.
Mix dye according to package instructions.
Apply dye to your carpet or rug.
Apply dye to your carpet or rug.
Allow your newly dyed carpet or rug to dry for 24 hours.
Allow your newly dyed carpet or rug to dry for 24 hours.
Remove the painter's tape from baseboards.
Remove the painter's tape from baseboards.
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