A WOMAN has amazed Facebook users by revealing how she dyed the carpet on her stairs from brown to grey for just £5. 

The savvy homeowner shared before and after photos of the carpet and explained how she used a fabric dye to achieve the striking look in just one night.

The creative woman wrote on the Facebook group DIY On a Budget how the household project was what her “Saturday night consisted of”. 

She shared how she used the Dylon Dye Pod fabric dye in shade Smoke Grey for the project, which she picked up for a fiver from Wilko. 

She explained: “4 tablespoons of the powder with 700ml of warm water STIR IT WELL !!!! 

“Put in a spray bottle, spray it on carpet then rub in with your hands using gloves.

“I’d recommend more sprays on thick carpet as ours is thick.”

She said how there was no transfer, and she did it before bed last night but it is already dry this morning and doesn’t feel any different. 

The after photo shows the stairs looking pristine and grey, and like it could be straight out of the picture-perfect grey home of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch. 

• Dylon Dye Pod fabric dye, £5 from Wilko – buy now

On the Wilko website, the product is described as being an “ideal way to refresh faded colours or bring new colour to your favourite fabrics.

“It's perfect for reviving faded jeans or brightening some towels. 

“Whether it's changing the colour of a favourite dress or updating some bedlinen, it's simple and quick with Dylon All-In- One Machine Dye.”

Many people were highly impressed with the woman’s effective stairs project, with one saying: “Wow…i never know you could dye carpets.”

Another added: “i could do with this…save £300+ for new carpets in a 3 story house lol.”

And one raved: “Looks amazing x”

Vote for your Fabulous Mum of the Year and WIN

Do you know a mum who deserves some extra recognition? We want to pay homage to the best mums in Britain.

During the pandemic they’ve been busy juggling childcare, homeschooling and work, with the added stress of worrying about the health of elderly relatives and vulnerable friends. 

It’s never been a harder time to be a mum, so this year it’s even more important to honour the amazing women in our lives. 

Nominate her for our Fabulous Mum Of The Year Award and she could win an overnight stay for two at a Champneys spa of her choice complete with a Gold package, which includes four relaxing treatments for the ultimate pampering experience.

Two runners-up will Champneys goodie bag worth £50 plus a £100 M&S voucher and £200 Nutmeg at Morrisons voucher, and all three mums will enjoy a makeover with our glam squad before taking part in a photo shoot for the magazine.  

And you could win a £100 Tu at Sainsbury’s voucher, £200 Florence & Fred at Tesco voucher or £250 to spend at Primark just for entering.

If you want to nominate a mum then fill in the form here.   

To enter, upload a photograph of the mum you are nominating and explain why they deserve to win. 

The deadline for entries is Sunday February 14 and one winner and two runners-up will be announced on Sunday March 14. Good luck – we can’t wait to hear from you!

We shared how a mum transforms her ENTIRE drab home for £500 including an ornate mosaic bath and canopy bed.

Meanwhile, a new mum broke down in tears during £500k Grand Designs renovation – after fearing her cancer-stricken husband wouldn’t live to see it finished.

And a single mum returned home from holiday to find parents have transformed her grungy living room with wallpaper, curtains and paint for just £50.

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