8 Types of Carpet Damages and How They Can Be Fixed
In the previous article, I’ve written about some carpet cleaning tips. The intention was to prolong the lifespan of your carpets. However, we can’t avoid the fact of carpet damages thus the need for carpet repairs. Carpet repairs Auckland experts will know what to do.
Sometimes, we think that the best remedy is carpet replacement. However, there are certain types of carpet damages that may still be repaired. In this article, I have listed down 8 types of carpet damages that may still be saved by DIY or carpet repairs and how they can be fixed.
- Burns.
These carpet burns may have been caused by cigarette ends or iron. Depending on the severity, such damage may still be fixed by either a Do-It-Yourself trick or perhaps a carpet patch.
2. Pet Damage
Pet damage may include stains caused by pet urine, vomit, or even bleach stains from the desperate move to clean up the mess. Rips and tears or perhaps pulled threads may have been caused by pets and you’ll end up worrying if you already have to just throw away your carpet. Well, good news — this isn’t a dead-end yet. Experts
3. Mold & Rot
Carpet mold or rots are either caused by a water spill that has not been taken care of or perhaps an incomplete cleaning process where drying wasn’t properly done. Apart from looking disgusting, carpets that have molded or are rotting may trigger allergies. Don’t worry though, this can still be fixed. Baking soda may solve the problem. In case it fails, carpet repairs Auckland experts may be reached out to.
4. Seam Damage
Seam fix repairs will do the trick. Carpet repair technicians usually have the right tools to use. Just make sure you only get to reach the experts who will not just do the job but will do it right and even exceed expectations.
5. Frayed Carpet
You may actually consider frayed edges the end of your carpet’s life. Your intention of having a carpet is to make the environment look pleasing but seeing such damage won’t achieve the goal. Well, there’s still a way to solve it. Removing the frayed edges under its threshold should be the first step. Frayed edges then need to be trimmed off. The next steps would have to be cutting and installing the new threshold. Finally, getting the carpet attached to the new threshold. If you think these steps rather sound complicated, consulting carpet repairs Auckland experts will be the best thing to do.
6. Worn out
It may be stressful to look at an investment looking worn out when all your intention was to make your property look tacky. Initially, you’ll think of a replacement but nah… You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg just to make it look new again. You may still cut the worn-out part of the carpet and replace it with a part placed under closets or the sofa. Make sure that you do it with the right cutting tool — a sharp knife. Remember not to cut into the underlying padding.
7. Loose Stairs and Risers
For loose stairs and risers, it isn’t advisable to let it just sit. Anyone can meet an accident if this isn’t fixed by any method of Carpet Repair. Either a DIY or a carpet restretching has to be done. Make sure to only contact an experienced carpet repairs company if not confident to do the DIY.
8. Water Damage
Water damage on carpets may either be caused by mishandled spilled liquid, flood, or perhaps improper carpet drying/cleaning. Carpets need proper cleaning. If not confident with the DIY methods, make sure to consult carpet cleaning and repairs experts. This way, its lifespan won’t be put at stake. Water damage restoration is usually the experts’ solution to such carpet headaches.
We think sometimes it’s the end of it all when actually there are still remedies. The moment you own a carpet, it already means you wanted to make your place look great if not nice. And when you aim so, you’ve already committed to taking care of it to keep that cozy look. Make sure you look into really effective DIY carpet repairs Auckland methods before even thinking to experiment. You don’t want to regret your efforts in the end. Well, this goes the same with the carpet repairs services you would like to seek in the future. Always look them up and check the company’s credibility before booking.
