How to Fix a Car Carpet
If the carpet in your car have burns, tears or stains, then you probably know it is hard to fix those problems. However, there are some easy things you can do to remove stains, burns and tear with little supplies. You do not have to worry about spending your money at expensive detailed car places. You can do it yourself.
Things you’ll need:
- Vacuum
- Waterproof glue
- Blade
- Needle
- Thread
- Carpet shampoo
- Water
- Towel
Vacuum the carpet before making any repairs. Clean the carpet completely before you fix carpet burns, tears or stains.
Cigarette Burns
- Cut around the burnt areas and remove the burnt pieces. Then, cut away a little carpet from under the seat. Once your done cutting the pieces of carpet put them to the side. Go back to the area you cut the burns out and use waterproof glue to pack the holes.
- Put the clean pieces of carpet on to the packed glue holes. Use a paper towel and a heavy book to put pressure on it. It should take a couple of hours for the glue to dry.
- Cut way any additional carpet from the holes. Then vacuum the carpet again.
Tears in the Carpet
- Find a thread that matches the same color of the carpet. Use a needle and make a knot around the needle eye by using thread. Use your thumb and index figures to put the sides of the tear together.
- Begin sewing up the hole. Make certain the first sew is under otherwise, the knot will be shown. When you are done sewing the tear, begin to cut the knot and tie the end together.
Stains
- Put a cup of hot water and a teaspoon of carpet shampoo together.
- Pour the water and shampoo solution on the stain. Keep the solution on the stain for 15-20 minutes. Scrub the area with a wet towel.
- Pour another cup of water on the area; this time use cold water so the carpet will not bleed. Then, use a dry towel on the area. Repeat this until the stain is removed.