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    Old 01-05-2011, 05:20 PM
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    Moved some furniture and now there are dents in the carpet where they were. Seems I recall something about using Ice cubes, but can't remember any details. Sure would appreciate some help here! Thanks.
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    Old 01-05-2011, 05:23 PM
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    That was what I was going to suggest Martha Stewart is a fan of this method :)
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    Old 01-05-2011, 05:24 PM
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    Take your fingers and "rake" them through the dent! Works for me
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    Old 01-05-2011, 05:24 PM
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    You just place an ice cube in each dent. Not sure how well it works but shouldn't hurt anything.
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    Old 01-05-2011, 05:24 PM
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    I heard that too....just rub them with the cold and try to fluff it up, I think. Couldnt really hurt it. I know I have wet the carpet with a wet rag and rubbed it and then it seems to come back....but never have done the ice cube thing.
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    Old 01-05-2011, 05:26 PM
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    I've used my little clothes steamer with great success.
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    Old 01-05-2011, 05:32 PM
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    I hope you get them out, I also heard about the ice cube trick
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    Old 01-05-2011, 05:40 PM
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    Put ice cube one dent, let melt, leave til next day. Fluff and vacuum. Worked for me.
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    Old 01-05-2011, 05:42 PM
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    You can also put a little liquid fabric softener in a spray bottle, dilute with water, and spray the carpet. Rub it a bit then vacuum. They will usually pull back up pretty easily this way.
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    Old 01-05-2011, 06:37 PM
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    wonder how a wool carpet would react to the water sitting in the dent?
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