New carpet fibers have a resilience that keeps them elastic and springy so they bounce back underfoot.
Here are tips on how to make carpet fluffy again and maintain it for as long as possible.
Give the Fibers a Blowout
Blow-dry carpet fibers to add volume.
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Spray plain water on the fibers to dampen the dented area.
Repeat if needed, and finish by vacuuming the carpet.
Wet a cotton bath towel with water and wring until it is not dripping.
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Place the towel on the flattened area of the carpet.
Set asteam ironto medium-high heat.
Remove the towel and fluff the fibers with your fingers or a carpet rake.
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Repeat if necessary and vacuum the restored area.
Warning
Do not allow thehot ironto touch the carpet fibers directly.
Synthetic fibers can melt and natural fibers canscorchor burn.
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This may take an hour or so.
Use your fingers to fluff the fibers when the carpet is fully wet.
Repeat if needed and then vacuum.
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Blot away the loosened soil with old towels and let the carpet air dry.
Vacuum well to remove any remaining baking soda and salt and to lift the fibers.
Vacuum the carpet well.
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Allow the solution to work for five minutes to break down the soil.
Use microfiber cloths to blot away the solution and the soil.
Rinse the cloths frequently in plain water.
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Allow the carpet to air-dry and vacuum again to lift the fibers.
If renting, carefully follow the manufacturer’s directions to steam clean the carpet.
Alternatively, hire professionals to annuallydeep clean the carpet.
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