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Carpet Repair Techniques

Carpet can be rather expensive to replace, especially if you have a big house.  Many homeowners are unaware of the different techniques that can be used to repair and maintain their carpet.  After learning some of these techniques, you do not have to spend the extra money to replace your entire carpet.  Some carpet repair projects using these techniques include:
 

• Burns – clipping small ends for minor burns or replacing the area with a new patch for major burns. 

• Flooding – call a carpeting professional immediately if your carpet cannot be dried within 12 hours.  In the meantime, try not to step on the carpet and remove any furnishing that may cause staining. 

• Fuzzing – loose fibers that are still attached to new carpeting.  These fibers can be cut off carefully and vacuumed.

• Rippling – usually caused by high humidity, may go away on its own.  If it does not go away, you may need to restretch your carpet.  Restreching your carpet protects your carpet from wearing.

• Snags – pieces that have been pulled out of the carpet.  These pieces should never be pulled out, as the pulling may ruin your carpet.  Rather, they should be clipped off with sharp scissors.

• Sprouting – when one tuft is longer than the rest.  The best way is to use sharp scissors to trim the tuft to the same length as the rest.

• Stains – remove as much solid material as you can.  Water sponging over the area will reduce the stain, but be careful not to spread the stain and avoid getting the carpet too wet.  Always blot the stain with a clean white cloth and never rub it.  You may have to repeat this process a couple of times before getting the stain out.

Some of these carpet repair projects can be done on your own, but leaving them to a carpet repairer will provide you with the best results.  They take the necessary steps to make your old carpets look new. Click here to hire a carpet repairer.

Hiring a Carpet Repairer

Before hiring a professional, always check at least three references.  Make sure that some references are from at least 6 months ago because problems take time to develop with carpeting.  Also, do not forget to ask the professional to provide you a copy of their insurance policies.  Having a copy ensures that you are covered if any damages to your home occur.

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