How to Revive Carpet / Rugs

Wt133 on 29/08/2021 - 13:42

I have two carpets I’ve purchased from Au rugs over a year ago. I’ve looked after them well and performed regular vacuums even with power head brush. The issue is that in the high traffic sections of the rugs they have become flattened. They are no longer fluffy as they once were when I’m walking on them.

They are the polypropylene / polyester type of material and I’m curious if anyone had come up with a solution to help revive them.

There is no smell or staining on them just want to make them more comfortable when I’m walking on them

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  • Bafranz on 29/08/2021 - 13:43
    +2

    cpr?

    • holdenmg on 29/08/2021 - 13:54
      +1

      A defibrillator isn't going to work. Carpet may catch fire and leave scorch marks where the paddles were… CLEAR!!!

    • YeemaiI on 29/08/2021 - 18:04
      +1

      Nothing like giving your carpet a good old mouth-to-mouth

  • Porker on 29/08/2021 - 13:58

    I too am interested in this. I was going to go hire a steam cleaner from Bunnings, but was hoping for a more frequent and straight forward process.

    I've got a Dyson V6 with power head brush which nicely fluffs it, but as with OP, high traffic areas get flat so maybe a wired Dyson with power head flush for more attention?..

  • Cheaplikethebird on 29/08/2021 - 14:00

    Not had to deal with this issue first hand but I'm assuming you need to do something to fluff it up while applying heat to undo the crease in the fibres. I would try washing on a hot cycle if possible or using some sort of steam cleaner.

  • toristo on 29/08/2021 - 14:03
    +1

    Use pretty warm (not boiling) water and some soapy water (give it a wash at the same time) on clean concrete and give it a scrub with a stiff scrubbing brush.

    Wash out with clean water and let dry outside hanging up over your fence or an outoor table, then lay it back down and give it antother dry scrub to reset the fibers.

    Will never be like new, but will get a bit more fluff back in it for a while.

    Vaccum ongoing, but every now and then give it a dry scrub again then revaccum.

    • azhar7772 on 30/08/2021 - 10:52

      did this then used pressure washer on the rug. For carpets - you can find someone on Airtasker - usually charge $100 for three rooms I think.

      • toristo on 30/08/2021 - 21:43

        Yeah I use my pressure washer for more regular cleans but doesn't seem to lift the pile up much.

        …though any excuse to use it I suppose :D

  • SF3 on 29/08/2021 - 14:11

    power head brush. The issue is that in the high traffic sections

    Both of these factors, would result in the material being worn down over time, they don’t self repair… unless you can transplant fabric back. I would say, no.

  • jjjaar on 29/08/2021 - 14:15
    +1

    You can always pay for them to be professionally cleaned? I’ve done it before and the rug came out much softer than before.

    If you’re in melb, check out Melbourne Rug Wash. Excellent work and customer service.

  • Kraise on 30/08/2021 - 16:54

    I used baking soda, scrub it in, leave it overnight. Next day I'd vacuum it then spray with half vinegar and water. Loosely pat it dry with a papertowel. Use a fork to rake, comb and fluff the carpet bit by bit. Leave it to air dry for 48 hours. spray and comb again if you need to.

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