How to Remove on Carpet

Method 1 - Solvent and Detergent Method

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.

Method 2 - Hydrogen Peroxide and Ammonia Method

What You’ll Need:

1/4 teaspoon clear/transparent dish-washing detergent. Such as Dawn, Joy, or clear Ivory.
1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide (3% solution available in drug stores)
1 teaspoon undiluted, unscented clear, non-sudsy, household ammonia
White vinegar
Clean dry white cloths
White paper towels
Plastic wrap
2 small bowls for mixing

STEP 1

Mix detergent and warm water in small bowl.

STEP 2

Scrape or blot up excess spill.

STEP 3

Apply mixed detergent solution to carpet using a damp cloth or paper towel and leave for 3-5 minutes.

STEP 4

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

STEP 5

Using a fresh cloth or towel, apply small amounts of clean water to the carpet to remove detergent residue. Any remaining detergent could result in rapid re-soiling of the area.

STEP 6

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 7

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

STEP 8

If stain is not removed, mix the hydrogen peroxide and ammonia solution in a small bowl. The mixture must be used within two hours of mixing.

STEP 9

Apply ammonia and hydrogen peroxide mixture using a clean damp cloth to the affected area.

STEP 10

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

STEP 11

Let stand 2-3 hours under a weighted sheet of plastic wrap.On top of the plastic wrap place a smooth bottomed glass baking dish weighted down with a gallon of paint, jug of water, or other heavy object.

STEP 12

Repeat application of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide mixture and allow to air dry until removal is complete.

STEP 13

Apply undiluted white vinegar using a clean dry cloth only after the stain is removed. The vinegar is necessary to neutralize the ammonia.

STEP 14

Using a fresh cloth or towel, apply small amounts of clean water to the carpet to remove vinegar residue.

STEP 15

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.