How to Remove on Carpet
What You’ll Need:
- 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.
- 1/4 teaspoon clear/transparent dish-washing detergent. Such as Dawn, Joy, or clear Ivory.
- 1 cup warm, not hot, water for solution
- Additional warm, not hot, water for rinsing
- Clean dry white cloths or white paper towels
- Small bowl for mixing
- Smooth bottomed baking dish large enough for area
- 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.