Is There Any Way To Get Paint Out Of Carpet?Anyway?(m)

There is just a small splash of paint on the carpet in one of my properties, is there any way to get it out? Any way to liquify it so it maybe can be cleaned away?

Thanks everyone
quinn

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  • 64Ford20th November, 2004

    Paint, Oil-Base Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery


    1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent.
    Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any possible damage
    to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use
    gasoline, lighter fluid, or carbon tetrachloride).

    2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild
    detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup
    of luke-warm water. Blot.

    3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.

    4. OR Seek the help of a professional carpet cleaner.

    This advise by Anne Field, Extension
    Specialist, Emeritus, with reference from the Georgia
    Extension bulletin, How to Care for Carpets and Rugs, the
    Hoover Company, Nebraska Extension bulletin Carpet Care -
    Cleaning and Stain Removal, the Carpet and Rug Institute,
    Allied Fibers and Plastics Inc. and DuPont Clean Up
    Carpeting bulletin.

  • tntrei20th November, 2004

    You may have already got answer but. You can go to a carpet cleaning supply company in your area and buy a solvent based pre treat that is "carpet safe" test inconspicous area first... Pour a small amount onto paint, scrub with stiff bristle brush, blot, rinse with small amount of water and blot dry with terry cloth towel. Just did to our home, paint was 6-12 months old, small drips that hardened. :-D

  • quinn20th November, 2004

    thank you both sooo much, I'm definitely going to give these ideas a try.

    quinn grin

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