Simple methods for special carpet problems

Ever wondered how to fix carpeting that has been burned,stained or discolored? Try one of these simple methods to restore your carpet to its former glory.

> If you used a spot remover that altered the color of your carpet, try using artists' acrylic paint to touch up the affected area. Or, you can use a felt-tip marker or a permanent-ink marker of the appropriate color.

> To repair a small burned area, snip off the charred fibers and put white glue in the opening. Then snip fibers from a scrap piece of carpet or from an inconspicuous part of the carpet. When the glue gets tacky, poke the fibers into place.

> To repair a large carpet burn, simply cut out the damaged area and subsitute a patch of identical size and shape securing the piece with latex adhesive.

> If a carpet thread is loose, snip it level with the pile. Do not pull on it as you will run the risk if unraveling part of the carpet.

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