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Ever rearranged your furniture only to find those stubborn carpet dents underneath?

The key is knowing which method works best for your throw in of carpet fiber.

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Let’s explore how to get your carpet looking smooth and fresh again.

Fix synthetic carpet dents with ice

Place ice cubes over the furniture dentsandlet them melt overnight.

How many ice cubes you use will depend on the surface area of your furniture dents.

Two ice cubes on carpet dent

Once dry,blot any excess moisture with a clean clothandgently brush the fibersto restore their texture.

Use steam for natural fibres

For wool, sisal, or cotton carpets, a steam iron works best.

Let the area dry overnight, thenuse a soft brushto restore the carpet’s natural texture.

Cordless Iron

Then follow up by brushing the fibres or using a coin.

Maintaining results

After successfully removing the dents, take preventive steps to avoid future impressions.

Place furniture cups or pads under heavy pieces, andtry to rotate furniture positions when you might.

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This not only prevents deep dents but also helps your carpet wear more evenly.

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