How to Get Indents Out of a Carpet

Plush Pile Carpet

• 1

  Fill a spray bottle with water and spray over the indents.

• 2

  Turn a blow-dryer on to the hottest setting. Blow air directly over the indents to help the carpet bounce back.

• 3

  Work the carpet fibers gently back into place with your fingertips or a comb.

Flat Pile Carpet

• 4

  Apply a dry carpet cleaner to the indent.

• 5

  Brush toward the center of the indent with a cat or dog brush.

• 6

  Vacuum over the area. Repeat the process until the pile lifts back into place.

Nylon Carpet

• 7

  Dampen a clean cloth and place it over the indent.

• 8

  Turn a steam iron to the medium heat setting and hold it a few inches above the cloth for up to one minute.

• 9

  Brush the fibers with your fingers, a coin or a fork.

Wool Carpet

• 10

  Place an ice cube in each indentation and leave them to melt.

• 11

  Wait 12 hours, then blot any remaining wet patches with a kitchen towel. Leave the carpet to dry.

• 12

  Vacuum over the area. Work the carpet fibers gently with your fingertips to fluff the pile.