Dealing with paint stained carpet may be best to call in a professional. However, if you want to go of it yourself then the 3 tips outlined below will help you.
Dishwashing Soap
If the paint stain is still wet, simply blot the spot with a wet paper towel – don’t scrub, just blot.
If the paint stain is dry, use hot water and a little bit of dish detergent. Let the solution sit for a few minutes to soften the paint.
Once the paint is softened, use a knife or pin to scrape the paint stain. Continue to add more solution as you scrape.
If the paint is still not softening, consider using a handheld steamer while you scrape to eventually remove the paint stain from the carpet. Source: SpotRemoval.coit.com
Paint Removers
One of the most surefire ways to deal with paint stained carpeting is to use a paint remover, or thinner. However, if you are thinking about using this method then you need to be careful. First of all, do not use this method if you have a colored carpet, since you can end up bleaching or discoloring the carpet. Second, test the paint remover on a similar type of carpeting to ensure that the fibers will not be damaged in any way. Third, do not apply the paint thinner directly onto the carpet, but rather through a secondary medium such as a clean white cloth. Finally, when using paint thinner, make sure that you have proper ventilation or you can make yourself sick. Source: Cleaning.Tips.net
Trim the Carpet
If you’ve tried and tried and nothing has worked, the solution may be to cut out that piece of carpet and patch it by restoring a fresh piece of carpet of the same make and color. It’s best to get a professional to do this as it requires a lot of effort and re-stretching of the carpet to try to hide the piece well. Source: wikiHow.com
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