Removing Paint Stains From Your Carpet

When it comes to paint there different types of paint take different methods to remove. Here are some great pointers…

ALL PAINT . . .

Get to it fast! When paint dries it can stain your carpet permanently. Create a border around the spill to keep it from spreading. Remember to blot and not to rub.

ACRYLIC PAINT . . . 

Glycerin is known best to resolve this issue. Remember to blot. Then remove residue with rubbing alcohol. After this go over with a soap and water. Clean up and vacuum.

OIL-BASED PAINT

This type of paint can stain if left to long. Use turpentine or mineral spirits on the painted area. Apply and blot with paper towels. Rinse with rubbing alcohol that helps to remove all the chemicals. Lastly use soap and water to rinse what is left.

LATEX PAINT

Start blotting the paint. Mix a teaspoon of neutral detergent with hot water. This means no alkalines or bleaches. Use a towel and blot the stain. Repeat until the stain is completely gone.

WATER-BASED PAINT

Start blotting the paint. After this apply water and vinegar. Apply dish soap and rinse with a light amount of hot water.