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How to Remove   on Carpet

What You’ll Need:


  1. Vacuum cleaner
  2. Scrub brush or toothbrush
  3. 1/4 teaspoon clear/transparent dish-washing detergent. Such as Dawn, Joy, or clear Ivory.
  4. 1 cup warm, not hot, water for solution
  5. Additional warm, not hot, water for rinsing
  6. Clean dry white cloths or white paper towels
  7. Small bowl for mixing
  8. Smooth bottomed baking dish large enough for area
  9. Heavy object, like jug of water or gallon of paint

STEP 1

Vacuum the area as much as possible.


STEP 2

Loosen remaining material by tapping with a scrub brush or toothbrush. It's important to tap with the brush, do not scrub.


STEP 3

Vacuum the area again.


STEP 4

Apply mixed detergent solution to carpet using a damp cloth or paper towel.


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 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 7

If any stain remains, repeat.


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 stain remains, repeat wicking process.