How do I repair/fill in a bleach stain on my carpet?

Question

One day while I was gone, my fiancee decided it would be a good idea to clean our dark blue-gray, medium nap carpet using Clorox Clean-Up. Not such a great idea--now there's a giant bleach stain we're currently covering with the couch, but this is a rental property and we really want to move. However, we don't want to lose all of our deposit. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can re-dye the carpet without making the problem even more obvious?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

If the carpet is not too old, check a closet. You could use a piece from there to plug the stain. I would suggest that you have a carpet mechanic from a local floorcovering store do this. If the closet piece is a good match, considering color fade and/or pile distortion, then measure the closet for new carpet at the same time of repair. Shop around for a remnant that may be a close match to replace closet. That may not be obvious, but in any event it will be new without much question. Maybe.
But, beware of color fade or wear.

Answer 3

Buy powdered dye that is as close to the color of your carpet as possible mix it with water use a tooth and small cloth to brush the color in until it matches the carpet let it dry and you perfect carpet again.

Answer 4

Hi...Boy Ive been down that road..I had the same problem, except I did it...went looking for carpet dye, couldnt find the right shade...So I tryed clothing dye, It worked great.. More shades of color to work with...........Good luck..

Answer 5

You might try using a marking pen as close to the color as you can get. If it's too dark, daub it with a little vinegar and water until it gets the right shade. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

u can either use a dye, but good luck with finding the right color and shade and stuff. or, u can replace the carpet.