How to Get Imprints Out of Carpet

Spray Bottle Method

• 1

  Fill a spray bottle with clear water.

• 2

  Spray the carpet dent with water until it is damp.

• 3

  Adjust a hairdryer to the hottest setting.

• 4

  Dry the carpet while working the fibers up with your fingers. The heat from the hairdryer helps the carpet rebound.

• 5

  Repeat the process if the indentation still is visible.

Ice Method

• 6

  Drop an ice cube in each imprint. Let it sit for 12 hours and allow the ice to melt completely.

• 7

  Blot up the excess water with a clean cloth.

• 8

  Lift the carpet fibers up with the edge of a spoon and allow the carpet to air dry.

Steam Method

• 9

  Soak a clean cloth in clear water.

• 10

  Lay the cloth over the imprint.

• 11

  Hold an iron on medium heat several inches above the cloth. This produces a slight amount of steam that helps fluff up the carpet. Hold the iron in place for 60 seconds.

• 12

  Brush up the carpets with a spoon. Let the carpet completely dry.