Removing Paint from Carpet

Carpet is an expensive aspect of the home. Unlike a pair of pants, you cannot just easily go out and replace your carpet every time you get something on it. One of the items that strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners is removing paint from carpet. With a few tips you can save your carpet.

The best way to go about removing paint from carpet is to not have gotten any paint on it in the first place. Always put down plastic before beginning a paint project in your home.

Of course, no matter how careful you are, spilling paint does happen. When you do accidentally spill, whether it be big or small, it is best to get to work immediately removing paint from carpet. Allowing paint to dry on your carpet significantly reduces your ability to remove the stain.

As stated, removing paint from carpet is best done with wet paint. Before you do anything else use a spoon to scoop up the liquid lying on top of the carpet. Be careful that you do not press the paint into the carpet and do not use the spoon to scrape at the stain.

Before using any products blot the stain with a clean cloth. Since you are removing paint from carpet, use a cloth that can be thrown away if necessary. It is very important that you blot the stain, do not rub or scrub at the stain. Rubbing or scrubbing at the stain can actually cause the stain to go deeper and allows to more firmly attaching to the fibers of the rug. This is not only true when removing paint from carpet but is true with any stain you are trying to do away with.

If the paint has dried before you can get to it, it must be returned to a wetter state that will make it easier to work with and more likely to come up. Use a very small amount of upholstery cleaner or plain nail polish remover. Anything stronger can damage your carpet and a little will go a long way. You just want to soften the paint, to make it easier to remove.

Use a product such as the One Step Carpet Spot Remover from Mohawk Floorcare Essentials. When removing paint from carpet you want to use a product that will not only work but that is safe for your carpet. Not all spot removers are created equal. It is best to acquire your carpet cleaner from a qualified flooring store. When shopping for floor care products look for items with a neutral pH. This will help you best clean your carpet while not damaging it at the same time.

Spray the stain with the stain remover. Blot with a clean cloth until removal of stain. Removing paint from carpet can be difficult and there is a chance that it will either not come up or it will not all come up but using these tips will give you a good chance of getting your carpet back to its original state.