How to Remove on Carpet
What You’ll Need:
- Vacuum cleaner
- Scrub brush or toothbrush
- 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
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.
What You’ll Need:
- 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
Mix detergent and warm water in small bowl.
STEP 2
Apply mixed detergent solution to carpet using a damp cloth or paper towel.
STEP 3
Blot working from the outside in– do not rub or scrub. Scrubbing could damage the carpet fibers.
STEP 4
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 5
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 6
This wicking process may take several hours. Fresh paper towels may be added to the bottom of the stack to speed drying.
STEP 7
If stain remains, repeat process.
STEP 8
If the stain isn’t removed after following these steps, please contact a cleaning professional.