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:blushing: I have decided that I would like to remove some of the carpet in my personal teA room. I even went so far as to book an appointment in a few weeks. However, I am rather worried about the process of carpet removal. If you have had it done, how bad was it? What about ingrown carpet fibers afterward? What if one has a rather thick, coarse carpet? Would removal still be advisable? :scared:

 

Please save me from a carpet removal disaster! (And don't be too hard on me. I was seriously tempted to register for a different user name to ask this question!) :blushing: This smiley has nothing on how red-faced this question makes me, but I really can't ask someone this IRL!

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Make sure you get an RX for the tri-caine cream for numbing. Liberally apply it 30 minutes before your treatment.

 

I used to have a coarse, shaggy rug. Now it's barely there.

 

I never get ingrown hairs any more.

 

You are getting a laser treatment, right? If you're thinking of eletrolysis, don't do it! I'd rather die than have electrolysis on the carpet.

 

If you're talking about waxing, er, I'd save up for laser.

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Oh, at first I had no idea what you were talking about. At first I thought you meant your bed room. The most common room for teA. Then I started thumbing you had just a room for teA drinking. :confused::001_huh::w00t:

 

I have just trimmed down hair, then using a plain ordinary razor got rid of the rest. I have had some ingrown hair. For those one or two hairs I just popped them out with a needle. There are many tutorials online about how to shave. But be prepared toe some xxx rated stuff when you go searching.

 

I did find it uncomfortable when in grew back. And ver odd feeling right after it was shaved.

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Are you removing all of the carpeting? Or are you planning to leave a runner down the center?

 

I've always required professional removal of all outlying carpeting. For me, ingrown fibers are more likely with self-removal methods; professional work is recommended IMO. I do have thick carpeting.

 

I would not recommend complete removal; leaving a small area rug is already dicey enough.

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Hmm this has to be one of the best posts ever. Ever. Now back to your query. I would suggest that you do not go for the "Telly Savalas" look but rather a lady like and fashionable landing strip. Take a sedative or liquid courage as it will be a bit unsettling to have the carpet removed not terribly difficult but a change nonetheless. Best of luck!!

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Hmm this has to be one of the best posts ever. Ever. Now back to your query. I would suggest that you do not go for the "Telly Savalas" look but rather a lady like and fashionable landing strip. Take a sedative or liquid courage as it will be a bit unsettling to have the carpet removed not terribly difficult but a change nonetheless. Best of luck!!

 

Definitely leaving a carpet runner down the middle. I would love a sedative for this but I don't think I'll be able to muster up the courage to both call my doctor and explain why I want one and tell a friend what I'm up to so she can drive me.

 

Are you removing all of the carpeting? Or are you planning to leave a runner down the center?

 

I've always required professional removal of all outlying carpeting. For me, ingrown fibers are more likely with self-removal methods; professional work is recommended IMO. I do have thick carpeting.

 

I would not recommend complete removal; leaving a small area rug is already dicey enough.

 

It's definitely a job for professionals. I have tried ripping carpet myself. It was not pretty.

 

Make sure you get an RX for the tri-caine cream for numbing. Liberally apply it 30 minutes before your treatment.

 

I used to have a coarse, shaggy rug. Now it's barely there.

 

I never get ingrown hairs any more.

 

You are getting a laser treatment, right? If you're thinking of eletrolysis, don't do it! I'd rather die than have electrolysis on the carpet.

 

If you're talking about waxing, er, I'd save up for laser.

 

Hmm. I am curious about laser carpet removal, but my appointment is for sugaring. How well did lasering work? Did it take many sessions? Are they really able to get all the carpet in the nooks and crannies of my teA room with a laser? :scared:

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I wish there was a "LOVE" button for this thread. :)

 

I would go to someone professionally and like the others have said leave a landing strip. If you are doing a wax check the technicians time on the job....this is no job for a newbie! Also don't skimp on the cost, you really do get what you pay for in this area.

 

If you go for a brazillian style carpet the above applies even more!

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Different lasers cover different sized areas, so you'd need a consultation to determine what facilities can do the best work for your needs.

 

It took 6 sessions to get to the soft strip I have now. I need to do at least one more touch-up session, and yes, it's gone from very specific and hidden areas.

 

I've also had my underarms and full legs done. It's so nice.

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I just had my carpet removed for the first time 3 weeks ago. I am thrilled that I did it. It is GREAT!!!!

 

I went for waxing, and it was not too bad. Now, I am not a big fan of carpet anywhere. I started with the upper lip and brows, then I went for the legs. After that the under arms and just last month the teA room.

 

I have a great gal that has been doing my waxing for me for 8 years. I would try and go with someone you know or get a recommendation from a friend.

 

Pain wise, it wasn't too bad, but saying that my legs don't hurt when they are professionally waxed. From what I understand people whose legs hurt are more likely to have the teA room hurt. Also, I went bare. The most painful part is the edges that most people do, the rest was really not bad. For me, the most painful was the first time I had my underarms done. I swore out loud (and I don't tend to swear) By the third time I hardly felt it. My eyebrows don't hurt, my most painful was is still the upper lip which I have been doing the longest. It is great, I am having my first visit from Aunt Flo, and it is a lot nicer with the carpet removed!

 

Another part that I love about no carpet is I don't have to worry about the color fading to say grey in certain areas, that sure as heck made me feel old. I have had some people ask about a carpetless teA room looking too young, it has not been a problem. That ship sailed many moons ago.

 

Oh, and I didn't use any creams, tranquilizers or anything.

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This thread is not complete without the D.I.Y. carpet removal story!!!

 

I have no idea where I first heard this. It made the rounds years ago, no clue who originally posted it at mothering.com where I heard it.

 

I found just now by googling "mom wax stuck to tub" :lol:

 

Read this ----> Hair Removal

 

*standard disclaimers apply

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I have been told that the pain is worse if you've previously (I have no idea how to word this discretely, sorry) shaved your carpet.

 

It was recommended to me that I do it several days after my menses had ended (so more like mid-cycle).

 

The most painful area is where the teA room meets the.... kitchen (??) - not that area by your back door ;).

 

I strongly recommend loose fitting pants and not close fitting............. what would be a good euphemism here? Tea bags? The teA room can be a bit sensitive after the carpet removal (not that it doesn't like the bare wood, but carpet removal can be rough on a floor, especially for a well established carpet/floor). You could also take an anti-inflammatory about 30 minutes before your carpet team arrives.

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This thread is not complete without the D.I.Y. carpet removal story!!!

 

I have no idea where I first heard this. It made the rounds years ago, no clue who originally posted it at mothering.com where I heard it.

 

I found just now by googling "mom wax stuck to tub" :lol:

 

Read this ----> Hair Removal

 

*standard disclaimers apply

 

I'm so glad you posted this! I tried searching but did not use your superior search terms!:D

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I was about to get all jealous that you had a special room just for teA. And then I got to wondering what would be IN a room like that. :tongue_smilie:

 

I just take a razor to it. I have for years every few days, never had any problems.

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My recommendation is DON'T. I don't have any horror stories, probably just the same feeling that men get when the see another man get racked. :scared:

 

Really? I've been having wax removal for about 20 years; razors are not my friend in that vicinity and going around with a mega-shag is not a viable option. I don't find it terribly painful. I agree with the PP who said wax-after-shaving is more painful. If you just stick with waxing, the carpeting thins out and it becomes easier to remove. By this point, all unwanted carpeting is pretty thread-bare, making removal no more irritating than a dental cleaning.

 

I would like to consider laser permanent, but my SIL was paying $500/session and you can't be certain how many sessions it will need. If you have very resilient carpeting, that could get quite pricey.

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I was SO confused when I started reading this post LOL! I thought you meant carpet in the bedroom!

 

Me, too!

 

OP- Good luck! I've never been tempted to remove any carpeting. I trim any stray fibers that have worked their way out of the main carpet area, but I guess I prefer shag carpet. :tongue_smilie:

 

I have had my carpeting from my legs and armpits waxed off, and the armpits made me decide never to try the carpet in more delicate areas of the house.

 

My SIL has had laser removal of the teA room area and other areas and highly recommends it, even if it does cost beaucoup bucks.

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This thread is not complete without the D.I.Y. carpet removal story!!!

 

I have no idea where I first heard this. It made the rounds years ago, no clue who originally posted it at mothering.com where I heard it.

 

I found just now by googling "mom wax stuck to tub" :lol:

 

Read this ----> Hair Removal

 

*standard disclaimers apply

 

:lol::lol::lol: They need a smilie with tears streaming down the face from laughing so hard!

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Oh my word my eyes.....so early in the morning ladies. Sorry girls I go natural on this one. I just don't want anyone all up in my business. I did suggest to my OB/GYN that he should learn to do them while he's down there. Many women would be less uptight if he could just include it in the exam-lol.

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Honest truth? Don't do it. I had it done once, and I'd rather give birth again. Also, I got red bumps and ingrown hairs, so everything was less attractive, not more. Bumps are not attractive. By the time everything cleared up the hair was growing back. Honestly, it was awful, and i have fine hair. My girlfriend went with me, she has coarse, italian hair, and she actually had it worse than me, although she didn't have the rash.

 

Shave. I like to use men's mustache trimmers to neaten everything up, because they fit in small areas, lol.

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:lol::lol:

 

Make sure you go somewhere that has a good reputation, even better if you know someone else who has been there. It makes a difference, believe me. Don't want to use the cheapest renovators on the block, iykwim. Carpet removal is a delicate process.

 

I always recommend some ibuprofen about an hour before...yes, it hurts!! :glare: A lot. Even with the ibuprofen.

 

I hope you are happy with your teA room makeover. :D Your DH (s/o?) will love it.

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I wouldn't do it. I only ever had my legs waxed once- never again. And definitely not there (my teA room- well done thinking that up!). Shaving was bad enough- oh the itching as it grew back!

I am a natural girl- definitely not willing to suffer for my beauty!

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First of all, I can't believe I'm replying to this thread.

 

Secondly, have it professionally done, don't shave. I can't stress enough that it is important to find someplace reputable. Don't go for the cheapest place on the block. Go to a spa or someplace that specializes in carpet removal.

 

Thirdly, the more you have it done, the easier it gets. Really. It will NOT feel good. Don't too long between procedures. Use ibuprofin before and after.

 

Use an exfoliant between times -- I use a roll-on product and have never had an in-grown fiber.

 

I am glad now that I do it, but it was very strange at first. I am a swimmer and it makes things so much more convenient.

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I agree with the others that said regrowth, if you choose to perform the removal with a razor, is very rough. You will need to commit the carpet to a routine shave if you want your dh to want to continue regular TeA times with you. You don't want to injure the poor man. ;)

 

:lol: Oh my! I REALLY lost it here! My kids are asking me, "What is it mom?!?" Oh, just a carpeting remodel story... :lol:

 

What a great thread!!!!

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Oh.my.goodness. I don't think I have EVER laughed so hard at a post! No offense to the OP...it wasn't the actual topic--it was all the euphemisms. I couldn't hold back the laughter. The kids are sitting at the kitchen table (working on math) and wondering why mom has tears running down her face and is laughing uncontrollably!

 

Thank you for making my morning!

 

I hope everything works out with your carpet removal.

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I'm just hoping that my, um, floorboards? are still intact after the carpet is removed!

 

I've tried shaving it once quite a while ago, but I think DH found teA making to feel a bit like cheese grating after that!

 

But I'm scared! The story of the mom stuck to the tub did reinforce the need to hire professionals for carpet removal. I'd already pretty much decided that I wasn't up to a do-it-yourself job. That had serious potential for getting abandoned mid project, leaving sticky carpet fibers behind...

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Au naturel here too. Although I hold no opinion either way on pubic hair removal for other men or women, I am uncomfortable with the resulting pre-pubescent look for myself. I do not want my 40+ year old pubic mound to look like that of a ten year old.

 

However, I have scissor-trimmed, shaved, bleached, and waxed pubic hair that spread to upper thighs around swimsuit line. Waxing stings like a hard slap, but it really is not all that uncomfortable; pull the skin taut when ripping off the hardened wax. The bleach can be irritating to skin. I itched a day or so after the bleaching.

 

ETA: Was in late teens/early 20s when I experiment with removal of pubic hairs from upper thighs. Reverted to completely natural thereafter.

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I know. This is just getting bizarre. lol I'm thinking, "A s*x room?? Can't we just call it a bedroom?" :lol:

 

Apparently you never toured the house for sale that DH and I once had the misfortune of visiting! I thought it had some bizarre playroom for the kids until the realtor started making comments. It was definitely not that type of playroom! We still drive by that house occasionally and crack up every time, wondering about the new owners.

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Speaking of teA room mishaps:

 

Last summer I was hugely pregnant. (I had not groomed my teA room carpet in some time, as I could not see down there.) Dh was a work and the littles were napping so I decided to take a bath. I was relaxing in the tub and was trying to scooch down in the water when I discovered that I could not move. My tush was stuck. I reached below my burgeoning belly to discover that one of my fabulous children had left GUM in the tub.

 

The doors to my magic treehouse were now glued shut with hot bubble gum and my whole derierre was adhered to the tub. I scraped the gum with my fingernails until I could extricate myself from the tub.

 

I waddled over to the commode and tried to wipe it off with tissue. Upon contact with the air, however, the gum had hardened. So now my princess parts were caked with gum and bits of toilet tissue. Nice. I couldn't even void because there was so much gum. I swear, it was like the child had deposited an entire packet of masticated Big League Chew on the bottom of my tub.

 

I had to call dh home from work to attend to things as I was terrified that I would lacerate myself if I attempted to remove the gum with scissors, what with my visibility being limited and all.

 

Gum is now banned from the house.

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Speaking of teA room mishaps:

 

Last summer I was hugely pregnant. (I had not groomed my teA room carpet in some time, as I could not see down there.) Dh was a work and the littles were napping so I decided to take a bath. I was relaxing in the tub and was trying to scooch down in the water when I discovered that I could not move. My tush was stuck. I reached below my burgeoning belly to discover that one of my fabulous children had left GUM in the tub.

 

The doors to my magic treehouse were now glued shut with hot bubble gum and my whole derierre was adhered to the tub. I scraped the gum with my fingernails until I could extricate myself from the tub.

 

I waddled over to the commode and tried to wipe it off with tissue. Upon contact with the air, however, the gum had hardened. So now my princess parts were caked with gum and bits of toilet tissue. Nice. I couldn't even void because there was so much gum. I swear, it was like the child had deposited an entire packet of masticated Big League Chew on the bottom of my tub.

 

I had to call dh home from work to attend to things as I was terrified that I would lacerate myself if I attempted to remove the gum with scissors, what with my visibility being limited and all.

 

Gum is now banned from the house.

 

OMG. I'm torn between laughing so hard that I have tears in my eyes and saying 'ow, ow, that must've hurt!'

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Speaking of teA room mishaps:

 

Last summer I was hugely pregnant. (I had not groomed my teA room carpet in some time, as I could not see down there.) Dh was a work and the littles were napping so I decided to take a bath. I was relaxing in the tub and was trying to scooch down in the water when I discovered that I could not move. My tush was stuck. I reached below my burgeoning belly to discover that one of my fabulous children had left GUM in the tub.

 

The doors to my magic treehouse were now glued shut with hot bubble gum and my whole derierre was adhered to the tub. I scraped the gum with my fingernails until I could extricate myself from the tub.

 

I waddled over to the commode and tried to wipe it off with tissue. Upon contact with the air, however, the gum had hardened. So now my princess parts were caked with gum and bits of toilet tissue. Nice. I couldn't even void because there was so much gum. I swear, it was like the child had deposited an entire packet of masticated Big League Chew on the bottom of my tub.

 

I had to call dh home from work to attend to things as I was terrified that I would lacerate myself if I attempted to remove the gum with scissors, what with my visibility being limited and all.

 

Gum is now banned from the house.

 

Oh my goodness! :lol: :lol: :lol: I have tears streaming down my face and am trying not to wake the toddler sleeping next to me. :lol: This might just be the funniest thing I've ever read!

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TO chime in again, sugar is more forgiving than wax, at least in terms of clean up. Sugar rinses away with water. With wax, you need to use an oil. If you decide to use wax, please know that there's a decent chance your carpet removal team will have missed a tiny bit here and there. Plan time to give your floor a once over with a simple oil (canola works, and yes, be sure to get every inch of your floor), and then a quick wash to get the oil back off. You don't NEED to do the washing, but it might be a bit uncomfortable to have your floors that slick all day.

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I'm in the camp of those who have never done this or wanted to. I guess have the same reaction as the poster who said she would feel strange looking like a 10-year-old in that region. Can someone clue me in? Is there some benefit besides it being easier in swimsuit season? I just shave my bikini line when I'm doing my legs and am done with it (plus I wear swim shorts or a skirt so even that doesn't have to be perfect). Is it a dh preference thing??? Do you/he find au naturelle unattractive?

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Is it a dh preference thing??? Do you/he find au naturelle unattractive?

 

Mine doesn't find it unattractive, and carpet removal is a relatively new thing in our marriage. He's okay with the floors in any condition as long as there's teA time.

 

That said, he has indicated that he will spend more time being on eye level with the floor when the carpet has been removed. Fewer fibers end up in his mouth.:blushing:

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Mine doesn't find it unattractive, and carpet removal is a relatively new thing in our marriage. He's okay with the floors in any condition as long as there's teA time.

 

That said, he has indicated that he will spend more time being on eye level with the floor when the carpet has been removed. Fewer fibers end up in his mouth.:blushing:

Oh no you did not just go there:lol:

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I'm trying really hard to balance "accurate and useful information" with "this might be TMI" and "have i used a decent enough euphemism."

 

I've been reading that "kettle" thread as well ;) and I'm hoping that the frankness exhibited there (I considered bringing up kettle useage pretty frank) would translate over here.

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Hopefully this story is ok to share;) Someone sent me this story and it is very funny (and it is not me):D:

 

All hair removal methods have tricked women with their promises of easy, painless removal - The Epilady, scissors, razors, Nair and now...the wax.

 

Read on.........

 

My night began as any other normal weeknight. Come home, fix dinner, play with the kids. I then had the thought that would ring painfully in my mind for the next few hours: "Maybe I should pull the waxing kit out of the medicine cabinet."

 

So I headed to the site of my demise: the bathroom. It was one of those "cold wax" kits. No melting a clump of hot wax, you just rub the strips together in your hand, they get warm and you peel them apart and press them to your leg (or wherever else) and you pull the hair right off. No muss, no fuss. How hard can it be? I mean, I'm not a genius, but I am mechanically inclined enough to figure this out. (YA THINK!?!)

 

So I pull one of the thin strips out. Its two strips facing each other stuck together. Instead of rubbing them together, my genius kicks in so I get out the hair dryer and heat it to 1000 degrees. ("Cold wax," yeah...right!) I lay the strip across my thigh. Hold the skin around it tight and pull. It works!

 

OK, so it wasn't the best feeling, but it wasn't too bad. I can do this!

 

Hair removal no longer eludes me! I am She-rah, fighter of all wayward body hair and maker of smooth skin extraordinaire.

 

With my next wax strip I move north. After checking on the kids, I sneak back into the bathroom, for the ultimate hair fighting championship. I drop my panties and place one foot on the toilet.

 

Using the same procedure, I apply the wax strip across the right side of my bikini line, covering the right half of my hoo-ha and stretching down to the inside of my butt cheek (it was a long strip)

 

I inhale deeply and brace myself....RRRRRRIIIIPPP!!!!

 

I'm blind!!! Blinded from pain!!!!...

 

OH MY GAWD!!!!!!!!!

 

Vision returning, I notice that I've only managed to pull off half the strip. CRAP! Another deep breath and RIPP! Everything is spinning and spotted. I think I may pass out...must stay conscious...must stay conscious. Do I hear crashing drums??? Breathe, breathe.................. OK, back to normal.

 

I want to see my trophy - a wax covered strip, the one that has caused me so much pain, with my hairy pelt sticking to it. I want to revel in the glory that is my triumph over body hair.

 

I hold up the strip!

 

There's no hair on it.

 

Where is the hair???

 

WHERE IS THE WAX???

 

Slowly I ease my head down, foot still perched on the toilet. I see the hair. The hair that should be on the strip...it's not! I touch. I am touching wax.

 

I run my fingers over the most sensitive part of my body, which is now covered in cold wax and matted hair. Then I make the next BIG mistake...remember my foot is still propped upon the toilet? I know I need to do something. So I put my foot down.

 

Sealed shut! My butt is sealed shut. Sealed shut!

 

I penguin walk around the bathroom trying to figure out what to do and think to myself "Please don't let me get the urge to poop. My head may pop off!" What can I do to melt the wax?

 

Hot water!! Hot water melts wax!! I'll run the hottest water I can stand into the bathtub, get in, immerse the wax-covered bits and the wax should melt and I can gently wipe it off, right???

 

*WRONG!!!!!!!*

 

I get in the tub - The water is slightly hotter than that used to torture prisoners of war or sterilize surgical equipment - I sit. Now, the only thing worse than having your nether regions glued together, is having them glued together and then glued to the bottom of the tub...in scalding hot water. Which, by the way, doesn't melt cold wax.

 

So, now I'm stuck to the bottom of the tub as though I had cemented myself to the porcelain!! God bless the man who had convinced me a few months ago to have a phone put in the bathroom!!!!! I call my friend, thinking surely she has waxed before and has some secret of how to get me undone. It's a very good conversation starter "So, my butt and hoo-ha are glued together to the bottom of the tub!"

 

There is a slight pause. She doesn't know any secret tricks for removal but she does try to hide her laughter from me. She wants to know exactly where the wax is located, "Are we talking cheeks or hole or hoo-ha?"

 

She's laughing out loud by now...I can hear her. I give her the rundown and she suggests I call the number on the side of the box.

 

YEAH!!!!! Right!!

 

I should be the joke of someone else's night. While we go through various solutions I resort to trying to scrape the wax off with a razor . Nothing feels better than to have your girlie goodies covered in hot wax, glued shut, stuck to the tub in super hot water and then dry-shaving the sticky wax off!!

 

By now the brain is not working, dignity has taken a major hike and I'm pretty sure I'm going to need Post-Traumatic Stress counseling for this event.

 

My friend is still talking with me when I finally see my saving grace....the lotion they give you to remove the excess wax.

 

What do I really have to lose at this point? I rub some on and OH MY GOD!!!!!!!

 

The scream probably woke the kids and scared the dickens out of my friend. It's sooo painful, but I really don't care.

 

"IT WORKS!!

 

It works !!" I get a hearty congratulation from my friend and she hangs up. I successfully remove the remainder of the wax and then notice to my grief and despair....

 

THE HAIR IS STILL THERE.......ALL OF IT!

 

So I recklessly shave it off. Heck, I'm numb by now. Nothing hurts.

 

I could have amputated my own leg at this point.

 

Next week I'm going to try hair color......

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