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How to Remove   on Carpet

What You’ll Need:


  1. Solvent- liquid, non-oily, non-caustic type sold for spot removal from garments. Use products for grease, oil and tar removal. Such as Carbona and Afta. Important: Do not apply directly to the carpet to prevent damage to the backing.
  2. 1/4 teaspoon clear/transparent dish-washing detergent. Such as Dawn, Joy, or clear Ivory.
  3. 1 cup warm, not hot, water for solution
  4. Additional warm, not hot, water for rinsing
  5. Clean dry white cloths or white paper towels
  6. Small bowl for mixing
  7. Smooth bottomed baking dish large enough for area
  8. Heavy object, like jug of water or gallon of paint

STEP 1

Apply solvent to dry towel / cloth


STEP 2

Blot working from the outside in– do not rub or scrub. Scrubbing could damage the carpet fibers.


STEP 3

Repeat the first and second steps until there is no longer transfer


STEP 4

Mix detergent and warm water in small bowl.


STEP 5

Blot working from the outside in– do not rub or scrub. Scrubbing could damage the carpet fibers.


STEP 6

Using a fresh cloth, apply clean water to rinse, insuring that you remove all detergent residue.


STEP 7

Apply a thick stack of paper towels to the area to absorb the water. On top of the paper towels place a smooth bottomed glass baking dish weighted down with a gallon of paint, jug of water, or other heavy object.


STEP 8

This wicking process may take several hours. Fresh paper towels may be added to the bottom of the stack to speed drying.


STEP 9

If solvent remains, repeat mixed detergent steps.