Cigarette burn

[fredpuli47]

What's the best way to remove or, at least, make less conspicuous, a cigarette burn in a wool carpet ?

[barb1314]

Depending how deep the pile is,can you use very sharp nail scissors and gently cut away the burnt bit? I had to do it once and it was fine. Sorry if that's no use.

[lardhelmet]

I agree with barb. I've done that too (years ago when I smoked) and it worked a treat!

[Prudie]

I've used barb's suggestion quite successfully. If it's quite bad I have also heard of scraping off some pile from another area of the carpet (say from under a sofa) and glueing it over the mark

[fredpuli47]

Thanks. I like Prudie's idea !

[jomifl]

try careful brushing the burnt area with a wire brush (one of those brass ones that you get in a cheap set of 3). This will remove the burnt bit and fluff up the pile so that the hole isn't so noticeable. when it doesn't work try the previous suggestions.

[Jemisa]

If all that doesn't work move a piece of furniture over it. Hey-presto mark gone - - - -

jem