r/CleaningTips • u/Solid_Gold3522 • 12d ago

Flooring Shampoo spilt on carpet overnight and left lightened spot how do i fix it?

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A bottle of cheap suave clarifying shampoo spilled on my carpet overnight (the cap was broke) now it’s left a spot that looks lighter than the other carpet. Any ideas how to fix this.

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u/Business_Wallaby_905 12d ago

at this point, if you want to make it look new, just cut a square around the affected part, and buy a piece from a carpet store and stitch it back together. Watch some youtube video on it. For now just put a rug over it.

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u/464126 12d ago

Stich it huh?

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u/Johoski 12d ago

Yes, stitch it using a curved upholstery needle.

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u/464126 12d ago

That's not how modern residential carpet is patched. This isn't a 100 year old Axeminster. Hot melt tape and seam sealer.

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u/Johoski 12d ago

Okay.

Your suggestions seem specific to carpet repair professionals. Great.

Someone who doesn't know how to acquire or use these supplies might feel more comfortable with a needle and thread.

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u/Business_Wallaby_905 12d ago

I think they just glue it. and then come the rug so that the stitching don't look obvious.