Remove Red Paint From Carpet

Let the solution sit for a few minutes to soften the paint.

Remove red paint from carpet. Use a toothbrush to apply laundry detergent to the stain. Allow the detergent to soak into the carpet for a few minutes then use a paint scraper or dull knife to remove the paint. Wear protective gloves when cleaning the carpet with toxic chemicals to protect your hands. Instead with paper towels lots of them gently blot up as much of the paint as you possibly can.

Another option is to use a dishwashing soap and water solution to treat the paint stain. Make sure not to scrub the area. You may also remove dried paint with nail polish remover or paint thinner. The last thing you want to do is force the paint into the fibers of the carpet.

If the paint stain is still wet simply blot the spot with a wet paper towel don t scrub just blot. Continue blotting to remove as much of the. Wait 5 minutes then gently scrape up loosened paint using the putty knife. Dab a cloth in acetone hydrogen peroxide or paint thinner and blot the stain to remove the paint.

This method may cause discoloration of the carpet. Prepare a wet stain for removal if possible it is best to clean paint spills as soon as they happen. Do this gently so you are not tearing the carpet fibers or pulling it out. Spray the paint stain with goo gone.

To remove dried paint with either chemical start by scraping the paint stain with a razor blade or knife to get as much of the paint off as you can before you apply the chemical. If the paint stain is dry use hot water and a little bit of dish detergent.