How to remove dried slime from carpet

Author: Clyde Lopez
Date Of Creation: 23 June 2021
Update Date: 1 July 2024
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How To Clean Slime From a Carpet
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Content

Slime is fun and fun to play with ... until it hits the carpet. Just do not rush to despair - there are several ways to clean the carpet from dried slime using available tools. To restore a carpet to its previous state, you need to follow only a few simple steps and spend very little time.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Removing the slime

  1. 1 Clean off any remaining slime. If you find a giant slime stain on the carpet, first try to clean as much of the slime off the surface as possible. Spoon the mucus with a spoon or scrape it off with a knife, working from the outside to the center.
  2. 2 Vacuum the carpet. The vacuum cleaner will remove the slime residue to provide direct access to the stain. Use a vertical or handheld vacuum cleaner to vacuum the area in different directions to remove as much dried mucus as possible.
    • Before vacuuming, make sure the slime is dry so that it doesn't clog the vacuum cleaner.
  3. 3 Choose a cleaning agent. You can use vinegar, rubbing alcohol, glue thinner, citrus thinner, or WD-40 to remove slime and slime marks from your carpet.
  4. 4 Put on gloves and check the effect of the cleaner. Wear gloves to protect your hands from chemicals and dye in the slime. Be sure to test the cleaner on an inconspicuous area of ​​carpet before treating the stain.

Part 2 of 2: Treating the stain

  1. 1 Apply the cleaner to the carpet. Rubbing alcohol, distilled white vinegar, or WD-40 can be applied or sprayed directly onto carpet as they are harmless to carpet backing. Treat the entire surface of the stain. If you decide to use citrus thinner or glue thinner, dampen a towel with it and press it against the carpet. Use just enough to moisturize mucus and stains.This will prevent the product from saturating the carpet and dissolving the carpet backing.
  2. 2 Wait 10-15 minutes until the solution is absorbed. During this time, the cleaner should soften the dried mucus and penetrate the carpet fibers to remove the dye.
  3. 3 Wipe off any mucus and stain with an old towel. After 10-15 minutes, use an old tea or paper towel to wipe off any mucus and stain. You don't even have to rub hard! Throw away the towel when you're done.
    • If a stain remains on the carpet, repeat the process.
  4. 4 Rinse the area with hot water. Soak an old towel in hot water and squeeze out excess water. Blot the carpet with a towel to remove any cleaning agent and mucus residue.
  5. 5 Wipe off excess liquid and let the carpet dry. Press a dry towel against the carpet to absorb as much liquid as possible. Then let it air dry.

What do you need

  • Spoon or knife
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Cleaning agent (vinegar, rubbing alcohol, glue thinner, citrus thinner, or WD-40)
  • Gloves
  • Old or paper towels
  • Hot water