Keep in mind that the following methods work best on small scorch marks. If you have iron marks on your living room floor or accidentally singed away half of your bedroom, these methods probably won’t work. If your burn is small enough, however, consider the following ideas.

●     Sand or scrape the scorches away.

Did you know that you can clean a burn? If the scorching sits deep, this method will not work. However, if only the edges of the pile have been blackened, it probably will. To scrape the burn away, simply use sandpaper to gently scrub the scorched portion of the carpet. The burnt fibers will disintegrate and fall away from the untouched fibers. Vacuum up the ash, then use warm water and soap to wash the leftover fibers.

●     Cut out the whole section of carpet and glue a carefully-measured replacement in its place.

If you have scrap carpet sitting around, try cutting a square around the burnt area. Lift the whole square of scorched carpet out, then replace it with a scrap of equal size and shape. Use glue to hold it down, then place a heavy book, brick, or another object on top to keep it flat while it dries.

●     Snip fibers from another part of the house and blend them in with the burnt ones.

If the scorch is as small as some ash from a cigarette, try cutting the fibers with scissors. Then, cut a few clean fibers from a hidden corner of the house (such as a closet), and glue those in place of the burnt ones.

●     When all else fails, move a piece of furniture.

Of course, if none of the above methods work and you need a solution fast, you can always rearrange your furniture to cover up the burn.