Sometimes color fades unevenly and you may be able to bring your carpet or rug back to life by identifying and cleaning grimy patches step 3 mix.
Lighten shade of carpet.
It always i shouldn t say always but nine times nine and a half times out of ten it looks a good amount lighter shade shade and a half lighter down on the floor.
Colorfast dyes will fade with the application of vinegar.
You can also lighten the color of some types of carpet.
It s possible to lighten carpet at home without using harsh chemicals or hiring a professional.
For smaller rugs you can use a rug beater or even a wooden spoon to knock the dust and debris out step 2 examine your carpet or rug for dull patches.
Keep in mind that very light and very dark colors show far more undesirable debris than mid tones.
Spray undiluted white vinegar onto the carpet and let sit until you have achieved the desired color.
Run a vacuum cleaner over your carpet several times making sure you don t leave anything behind.
Again this is very important.
Work slowly rather than sweeping the floor in fast strokes.
Sodium thiosulfate is available in products such as bleach stop which are designed to neutralize bleach.
Step 1 vacuum your carpet or rug.
While a dark color may be great at hiding stains it will show lint and dust more than other colors.
A carpet that is neither too light nor too dark will be the best color for masking these issues.
You can lighten some carpets with white vinegar.