No one is fond of that little spot on the carpet which guests keep noticing. There are many homespun methods of removing stains, but ultimately, when the mark is there for good, the question becomes “how do we salvage the carpet around it?”.
Recently, the “cookie cutter repair kit”, a new product in the flooring community, has grown some popularity amongst new homeowners with carpets.
This tool is used to cut out a perfectly round circle in a carpet. Once a circle is cut out around the stain, it can be removed and replaced with a patch from a discreet unseen area or carpet swatch that matches.
Most kits will often come with adhesive, and pads to secure the new patch of carpeting in place of the old one. Usually running around 30 dollars, these kits all told are extremely thrifty compared to replacement alternatives.
Some carpets may have specific designs or textures that can be difficult to line up with replacement patches, such as berber carpeting. While difficult, it isn’t impossible, and in the worst case scenario will still look better than that puddle of wine!
Tips for using a cookie cutter tool and repair kit:
- Try to clear a path for the blade. The fewer carpet fibers you cut the better.
- Rotate the replacement patch in place before using the adhesive to determine what it’s best orientation is.
- Keep in mind patterns on the top and bottom layers of the carpeting when looking for a replacement patch.
- When looking for replacement patches, places that are more likely to be less noticed if used are:
- in a closet
- under a sofa
- underneath permanent furniture
The cookie cutter tool is sharp, so remember, safety is the number one priority! As long as you keep safety and the texture of your rug or carpet in mind, your stain will be gone in no time!
Have any questions or concerns? Ready to go, but don’t know if your type of berber carpeting will have a workable texture? Feel free to call us or send us an email for a professional opinion!
