Using sewing or manicure scissors, carefully snip out the burnt carpet fibres; or use tweezers to pull them out.

If that doesn't work, try teasing it from the carpet fibres with a comb or pin.

Other popular applications are: carpet fibres, apparel, airbags, tyres, zip ties, ropes, conveyor belts, hoses and the outer layer of turnout blankets.

These plastics are also used in non-disposable applications including mobile phone casings, carpet fibres, insulation car interiors, fuel lines, and plastic piping.