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