If you ve been unfortunate enough to have somehow burnt a decent sized hole maybe with an iron then the best option for repair may be to patch and integrate a section of carpet.
													
																	Burn spot on carpet. 
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	Using a piece of scrap carpet cut out an area of the carpet that is larger than the burn spot. 
																	Even one scorch mark or a small burn can destroy the look of a carpet. 
																	Fortunately there are things you can do to minimize the damage or even completely repair the damaged spot. 
																	A scorch mark is always very visible with its different texture and its harsh discoloration. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	Candles can tip over onto the floor the ironing board can take a spill a hair styling tool was set down on the carpet while a youngster was styling hair etc. 
																	You ll also want to cut through the carpet below it. 
																	Burn or scorch marks are a common problem with all types of carpet. 
																	Place the new piece of carpet over the burned area. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	Using a utility knife cut around the edges. 
																	To help the new carpet blend in be sure the color matches and the fibers run in the same direction. 
																	Whether a hot iron was dropped a cigarette fell or a pair of hot hair straighteners were accidentally placed on the floor a burn mark on the carpet no matter how. 
																	For smaller burns in less noticeable spots you can use a few key strategies to repair your carpet. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	Burn marks on your carpet can be frustrating to clean whether you ve dropped a match a hot iron or even a hair dryer. 
																	Why not see for yourself in our gallery 3 and check if you can spot the original burn in the after photos. 
																	For bigger burn areas or those in very conspicuous spots it may be best to call a professional carpet cleaning service. 
																	Burn marks or melted areas cause permanent damage to the fibers.