When removing paint from carpet, always treat the stain immediately. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove the stain.
Act Fast
Once paint has dried, it is almost impossible to remove from carpet. Quickly blot up excess paint with a clean towel. Once you have removed as much of the paint as possible, there are several methods you can use to try and remove the stain.
Rubbing Alcohol
For a small stain, pour rubbing alcohol on a white cloth and blot the stain with the cloth. Repeat this until no color is transferred to the cloth. If possible, only use a blotting motion. If you must rub, rub only in one direction to preserve the carpet pile. Be careful not to soak the carpet with alcohol, as this will ruin the latex bond between the carpet and the backing.
Dishwashing Liquid
Sponge the stain with cool water and blot the excess water with another clean towel. Mix 1 tsp. mild dishwashing liquid with 1 cup warm water and work the solution into the carpet with a blotting motion. To rinse, apply cool water with a spray bottle. Blot to remove excess water. Repeat as many times as necessary to remove the paint. Allow the area to dry.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Fill a spray bottle with 3-percent hydrogen peroxide. Moisten the stain without soaking the carpet. Let it stand for one hour. Blot the stain with a clean, white cloth to see if any color transfers. If it does, repeat this procedure until the area is stain free. Once the stain is completely removed, apply a layer of paper towels to the wet area and weigh it down with a brick to absorb the moisture.
Dried Paint
Removing dried paint from carpet sometimes requires a leap of faith. First, you have to get rid of the paint stain, then you may have to get rid of the greasy stain left from removing the stain.
Loosen the paint by applying WD-40, or an oily paint remover like Goo Gone. Work it into the carpet and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Using a clean cloth, rub the area and try to remove any of the dried paint. If it comes off, work off as much of the paint as you can. After you have removed as much paint as possible, use a hard-bristle brush to scrape away the remaining paint. Finally, carefully use a razor blade to gently scrape paint off small areas where it remains. You may need to resort to using scissors to cut out single carpet strands.
To remove any stain left from the lubricant, mix 1 tbsp. of grease-removing dishwashing liquid with 1 tbsp. of white vinegar into 2 cups of warm water. Sponge the mixture onto the stain and blot until the liquid is absorbed. Follow up by sponging the area with clean water. Blot dry.
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