31/10/2026
Imagine being on holiday, enjoying a bit of peace and quiet, when your phone rings…
It’s your cleaner. 😳
“I’m really sorry, but I’ve accidentally burnt your carpet with the iron. I’m going to try and scrub it out!”
“NO! DON’T TOUCH IT!” 😱
And that was exactly the right response!
Yesterday, we attended this iron burn repair in London, and thankfully, the customer had stopped the cleaner from trying to fix it themselves.
One of the worst things you can do with an iron burn is start scrubbing away at it. We’ve even heard people recommend using sandpaper! Please don’t. You’ll often end up causing far more damage than the original burn.
Luckily, this was a perfect example of where our specialist non-patch repair technique could be used.
Rather than cutting out a section of carpet and inserting a patch, we were able to carefully remove the burnt fibres and restore the affected area without the need for a patch repair.
Not every iron burn can be repaired this way, but when the carpet and damage allow it, it’s a fantastic option.
So, if you ever find yourself in this situation, remember one thing…
Put the scrubbing brush down, forget the internet DIY tricks and call someone who knows what they’re doing! 😂
Another carpet saved from unnecessary replacement by The Carpet Repair Guys. 🙌
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