How To Get Wet Latex Paint Out Of Carpet

For water based or latex paint.

How to get wet latex paint out of carpet. Use a paper towel or clean rag to blot and absorb as much wet paint as you can. That will merely spread the paint around and push it deeper into the carpet. Since paint removers like alcohol acetone turpentine and paint thinner can discolor carpet make sure to conduct a spot test in an inconspicuous area before attempting to clean up the paint. Don t rub or try to scrub the paint out.

If you re trying to get acrylic paint out of carpet blot it with laundry detergent and acetone and use a toothbrush to scrub away the paint. Scrape off as much of the dried paint as you can with a knife. For an oil paint spill use a putty knife to scrape as much paint as you can off the carpet. Remove or loosen large spots of dried paint with needle nose pliers.

Adjust the towel so you are always dabbing at the paint with a clean section. Pour some hot water over the stain to moisten the area. If the paint has been there awhile and has started to setup or if dabbing isn t doing the trick you will have to scrub it. Repeat this process to remove as much paint as possible.

For stubborn stains go over the area. If you re dealing with latex or water based paint blot the paint with liquid dish soap and then vacuum over it. Use a dry towel to dab the paint spot unit it goes away. Add a bit of mild dish soap and start scrubbing the area with a stiff bristled scrub brush until it mixes into a light lather.

Keep scrubbing until it begins to dissolve. Pour a bit of water on the dry paint to reactivate it. Prevent damage to the carpet backing by using as little of the product as possible as you clean and never apply it directly to the carpet itself. Lift your towel up and down and gently dab at the paint.