Ice cubes and a teaspoon remove carpet furniture marks

A woman has demonstrated on social media how to get rid of unsightly indents on a carpet made by furniture using only ice cubes and a teaspoon.

When heavy furniture such as chairs and tables have been on a carpet then moved, indent marks are left where the legs have been. A TikTok user with the handle @cleaningwithcharlotte has found a simple way to remove them. She posted a step-by-step tutorial video on how this is done. The video shows a mirrored table moved to reveal four indents on the carpet. An ice cube is placed on each of the indents, then allowed to melt. Charlotte uses a teaspoon to gently fluff up the carpet. The indents disappear with no trace of them on the cream carpet.

The video ends with a before and after comparison image. Charlotte wrote a caption to the video, declaring:

“This works so well.”

An alternative method suggested by one commentator was to cover the marks with a damp cloth, then use a steam iron to remove them.

Carpets in Chester, Wrexham and North Wales homes are popular because they make rooms feel warm and cosy. A quality carpet lasts a long time provided it is looked after well. Regular vacuuming and a deep clean by a professional at least once a year will keep it in top condition. Spills and dropped items need cleaning up promptly. If furniture is moved, the indents they leave can be removed at virtually no cost.