subject: You Do Not Want To Miss This: Carpet Cleaning Tips: Other Special Problems - Fiber Puffs Or Loose Th [print this page] It is not enough that you vacuum or clean your carpet in order to preserve its pristine condition as much as possible. There are also other specific carpet problems, other than dirt, grime and stains that can ruin it. Let us take a look at some tips on how to deal with special carpet problems.
While it is more convenient to cover a burn, discoloration or a stain on your carpet by moving a piece of furniture on top of it, there are other ways by which you can lessen the damage.
Carpets can be discolored by the sun in a process known as sun-bleaching. Prevent your carpet from being exposed to direct sunlight by installing them only in rooms shaded by shades, blinds or awnings.
For example, if your carpet has become discolored because of the stain remover that you have used, you can give the carpet fibers a retouch with the use of acrylic paint. Another option is to use a felt tip or permanent marker in the same color as the fiber. Work slowly. Make sure that the colors are blended well into the carpet.
Carpets with burns that haven't extended all the way to the backing can be remedied by just trimming off the charred tops of the fibers. If the burned area is a small one, carefully snip the charred fibers off with a pair of scissors. Next, cut fibers from a less noticeable area of your carpet and set them aside. Apply white glue to the burned spot. As the glue starts to congeal, poke the fibers into the spot with a pair of tweezers. If your carpet has a large burn on it, simply cut out the burned area and patch it up with carpeting of similar design. Make sure that it is in the same size and shape as the cut out area. You can secure the patch with latex adhesive or double-sided carpet tape.
There will be causes when you will see fiber puffs or even loose threads in your carpet. The fiber puffs are by-products of the manufacturing process and should easily come off with gentle vacuuming. If they don't come off easily, you can gently tug them free. If it is a loose carpet thread, never pull on it. You might cause a portion of your carpet to unravel. Instead, cut it to the level of the pile with a pair of scissors.
One very common problem that you will have with carpets is that any furniture that you put on top of it will create unsightly circular depressions, which are difficult to fix. The best way to prevent such depressions from developing is by occasionally moving furniture an inch or two. This will keep your carpet pile from getting crushed. Avoid using furniture or appliances with rollers without carpet chair pads as these will cause further damage. Ideally, you should place coasters under the legs of furniture so that the weight will be distributed evenly, and thus prevent carpet pile crushing.
