Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Acrylic paint
• Method 2 of 3: Water-based and latex paint
• Method 3 of 3: Oil paint
• Tips
• Warnings

If paint gets on the carpet, urgent action must be taken to remove the contamination. First of all, it is advisable to determine the type of paint in order to select the appropriate means and cleaning method. The most commonly used paints are acrylic, oil, water-based and latex paints.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Acrylic paint

1. 1 Blot the stain with a cloth and detergent. First of all, you need to wet the stain with a damp cloth. Use a cloth that you do not mind throwing away, otherwise you will have to wash the napkin thoroughly after cleaning. Add about a tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent to a napkin and blot the stained area. Don't rub the paint into the carpet, but blot the stain lightly.
   • This will not completely remove the dirt, but it will help separate the paint from the carpet fibers and facilitate further work.
   • Take your time to use a cleaning agent. Test on an inconspicuous area of ​​the carpet first to make sure the substance does not stain.
2. 2 Add acetone to a rag and treat the stain. Unlike detergents, acetone is much more effective at destroying paint and removing such contaminants. Don't add too much acetone to the rag. Simply dampen the cloth.
   • Supply fresh air to the room. Long-term exposure to acetone fumes is harmful to health.
   • You can also use a respirator.
3. 3 Treat the stain with carpet cleaner. If the acetone is good at separating the paint from the carpet, then a carpet cleaner will remove the dirt. You can use a toothbrush to gently brush the stain without damaging your carpet. Apply the product directly to the carpet, then brush the area with an old toothbrush.
   • After processing, leave the product on for five to six minutes.
   • A wide variety of cleaning products are available today. Read the instructions on the label in advance to ensure the necessary precautions are taken in advance.
4. 4 Vacuum up the carpet cleaner. The substance will absorb most of the paint that can be vacuum cleaned. Use a wet vacuum cleaner with a sealed bulb and liquid-protected electrical components. Do not use a vacuum cleaner for dry cleaning, otherwise the device may be damaged.
5. 5 Repeat steps 2-4 until the carpet is completely cleaned. Acrylic paint is very sticky, so it takes a long time to completely remove the stain. Expect it to take about two hours to get to work. Done right, you won't have to deal with mold, and your carpet won't leave off-putting stains.

Method 2 of 3: Water-based and latex paint

1. 1 Blot the stain with a tissue. These types of paints are less sticky and less oily. Much of the paint will be absorbed into a regular cloth. Use a cloth that you don't mind throwing away as it will paint over. Try not to rub the stain, so that the paint does not penetrate deeper into the fibers of the carpet.
2. 2 Treat the stain with dish soap. Mix a tablespoon (15 ml) of the substance and a glass (250 ml) of warm water. Apply the solution to a white rag. Colored napkins can stain your carpet. Move from the outer edges to the center to work on the stain.
   • Apply the solution in gentle strokes to prevent the paint from digging deeper into the carpet.
3. 3 Vacuum up the solution. After processing, collect the removed paint and solution with a wet vacuum cleaner with a sealed flask. Do not leave liquid, otherwise mold will appear on the carpet.
4. 4 Repeat the steps. If it was not possible to remove all the paint the first time, then repeat these steps several times.

Method 3 of 3: Oil paint

1. 1 Collect the paint with a spatula. A spatula is a small, flat construction tool made of metal or plastic. If the stain has not yet dried, then a spatula can collect a significant portion of the paint. It is advisable not to scrape the paint, otherwise it will only penetrate deeper into the carpet. Collect the paint on the surface without pressing in the trowel too hard.
   • Collect the paint in a special container.
2. 2 Blot paint with a clean, white cloth. Again, try not to rub paint into the carpet. Blot the stain until the cloth picks up the paint from the surface.
   • Be sure to use a white napkin. Colored fabric can stain the carpet and make it worse.
3. 3 Add turpentine to a napkin and keep blotting. The turpentine will help separate the paint from the fibers. This will remove almost all of the paint without rubbing the carpet.
4. 4 Clean the dirt with a solution of dishwashing detergent and cold water. After collecting the paint, you need to clean the carpet fibers that have changed colors. Add a tablespoon (15 ml) of dish soap to two cups (500 ml) of cold water. Soak a white cloth in the solution and treat the dirt. Rub in the solution until the area is clean.
   • After cleaning, scoop up any remaining solution with a paper towel.

Tips

• It is recommended to first test the cleaner on an inconspicuous part of the carpet. In some cases, the solution can aggravate the situation, and sometimes it helps to mitigate the consequences.
• If other methods do not help, then you can cut out the contaminated part of the carpet and replace it with a new piece of similar material. In this case, it is better to invite a specialist who will do the work neatly and discreetly hide the boundaries of the new fragment.
• If a valuable carpet like a Persian one is stained, seek the advice of a specialist.
• Start eliminating the consequences immediately so that the paint does not have time to absorb.

Warnings

• Never rub stains on carpet. Liquid contamination can only be absorbed or soaked. Do not rub the stain all over the carpet, or it will be more difficult to remove.
• If you need to use a sharp tool such as a blade, use caution.