How to Steam Carpet Dents

Carpet dents occur when heavy objects sit in one spot on the carpet for an extended period of time. You may also notice these dents when moving into a home, where the previous owner did not move furniture around very much. Rectifying the situation is not too difficult. You can use a standard iron and a damp kitchen towel to help loosen the carpet and get it back to its normal shape and style.

Things You'll Need

• Towel
• Iron
• Kitchen fork

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Place a damp towel over the carpet dent.

   • 2

     Plug in the iron and allow it to heat up. Set it on a medium heat setting.

   • 3

     Set the heated iron onto the damp towel. Press the steam button on the iron periodically. Remove the iron and towel to check the carpet.

   • 4

     Fluff the carpet with your fingers or a kitchen fork. Repeat the Step 3 as needed to remove the carpet dent.