The one unusual kitchen item you can use to make old carpets look new

It can be expensive to get new carpets but there's one unsual trick you might not have thought of that could be a game-changer. If you're looking to freshen up your carpet and make it look new again, you'll likely already have the item you need to do the job.

You might have already tried deep cleaning them or applying treatments but this tip is one that takes a different approach. You won't need to spend hundreds on new carpets with this tip.

Cleaning advice site, Quick and Dirty Tips, says: "To remove dents in your carpet left by furniture, fluff the fibers back into shape using a fork.

"Simply stick the tines into the fibers and brush them straight up. You can also try leaving an ice cube in the spot, which will make the fibers expand. (Then rub with a dry cloth.)"

Addressing the dents in your carpet can make your whole carpet look new instead of tired and worn.

If you've ever rearranged your furniture, you've likely noticed the deep dents left behind in your carpet and they won't just disappear over time without you trying to fix them.

These unsightly impressions can make even the cleanest carpet look old but by fluffing your carpet up again, you could make it look like there were never any dents there.

A simple dining fork can breathe new life into flattened carpet fibers - the technique is simple and surprisingly effective.

You will need to gently rake the fibers upward and work in different directions to loosen and lift the crushed pile.

This manual fluffing helps the fibers regain their original shape and volume, making the dent far less noticeable - or it may even disappear completely.

By carrying out this simple task, you could save hundreds of pounds that you might have spent on a new replacement carpet.