How to clean paint from carpet

When you are painting inside the house it is very important that you lay down drop sheets and other protective layers to avoid paint spilling on your carpets and upholstery. However, accidents do happen, and after a paint job many people are faced with the challenge of spot cleaning carpet free of paint stains.

Modern paints vary greatly in composition and therefore it is impossible to give just one type of solution when cleaning paint stains. The first thing you should do is read the label on the paint tin and check its solution guides.

The most important thing with paint stains is that they must be treated promptly since set stains are very difficult to remove. . if the paint has dried, soften it with glycerine before applying treatment.

To remove paint stains from carpet:

1.      Remove the maximum amount of fresh paint that you possibly can by blotting with a completely clean, absorbent cloth. Never rub the area because you could possibly work the paint in considerably more not to mention damage the carpet fibres.

2.       Always work from the outside, inwards to avoid spreading the stain.

3.       Blot again this time using cool water and sponge until you have removed as much paint as possible from the surface.

4.       Mix a teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent with a cup of luke warm water. Blot with this detergent solution using a clean cloth.

5.       Let area dry completely.

6.       Once dry, go over the area with a vacuum.

Dave’s Tip:
For major paint spills use a professional. Mop up as much excess as you can and then call a carpet cleaning professional.


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