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How to Remove latex paint from Carpet

Detergent Method

*Before attempting to remove the stain, test an inconspicuous area for color fastness. 

Here’s What You’ll Need

  1. 1/4 teaspoon clear/transparent dish-washing detergent (Dawn, Joy, or clear Ivory)
  2. 1 cup warm (not hot) water for solution
  3. Additional warm water for rinsing
  4. Clean dry white towels or white paper towels
  5. Small empty bowl for mixing
  6. Smooth/flat bottomed baking dish (large enough for affected area)
  7. Heavy object(s), like books or jug of water

Step 1

Mix detergent and warm water in small bowl.

Step 2

Apply the detergent solution to the carpet using a damp towel or paper towel.

Step 3

Working from the outside in–blot the affected area (do not rub or scrub). Scrubbing could damage the carpet fibers.

Step 4

Using a new towel, apply small amounts of clean water to the carpet to remove the detergent residue. Any remaining detergent residue could result in rapid re-soiling of the area.

Step 5

To absorb the excess water, apply a thick stack of paper towels to the area. On top of the paper towels place a flat glass baking dish weighted down with books, or other heavy objects.

Step 6

To speed up the drying process, periodically add new paper towels to the bottom of the stack. This wicking process may take several hours.

Step 7

If stain remains, repeat process until removed.

Step 8

If the stain isn’t removed after following these steps, please contact Ayoub N&H for professional cleaning.

They cleaned some rugs that were in my basement that had been damaged from flooding… I thought that Ayoub N&H Carpet and Rugs did a fantastic job. They even smelled fresh and clean when they were done. I would definitely recommend their services to others. They are also very reasonable on their charges.

Silver Spring, MD

Ayoub N&H services the Washington D.C. Metro Area.

Ayoub N&H has several convenient rug drop-off locations throughout the area at neighborhood dry cleaners in Maryland, Washington D.C. & Northern Virginia. Dropping off and picking up your rugs is convenient and may save you money on the cost of rug cleaning.

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In honor of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Saturday, May 27, 2023 and Monday, May 29, 2023.

In honor of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Saturday, May 27, 2023 and Monday, May 29, 2023.