How to Remove Mud from Carpet
*Before attempting to remove the stain, test an inconspicuous area for color fastness.
Method 1
Here’s What You’ll Need
- Vacuum cleaner
- Scrub brush or toothbrush
- 1/4 teaspoon clear dish-washing detergent (Dawn, Joy, or clear Ivory)
- 1 cup warm (not hot) water for solution
- Additional warm water for rinsing
- Clean dry white cloths or white paper towels
- Bowl for mixing
- Smooth/flat bottomed baking dish large enough for affected area
- Heavy object, like books or a jug of water
Step 1
Vacuum the area as thoroughly as possible.
Step 2
Tap the remaining mud with a scrub brush to loosen the material. It’s important to tap with the brush, do not scrub.
Step 3
Vacuum the area again.
Step 4
Apply mixed detergent solution to carpet using a damp cloth or paper towel.
Step 5
Working from the outside in–blot the affected area (do not rub or scrub) Scrubbing could damage the carpet fibers.
Step 6
Using a clean cloth or towel, apply small amounts of fresh water to the carpet to remove the detergent residue. Any detergent left in the carpet can result in re-soiling of the area.
Step 7
If any stain remains, repeat.
Step 8
To speed up the drying process, periodically add fresh paper towels to the bottom of the stack. This wicking process may take several hours.
Step 9
If stain remains, repeat wicking process.
Method 2
Here’s What You’ll Need
- 1/4 teaspoon clear dish-washing detergent (Dawn, Joy, or clear Ivory.
- 1 cup warm (not hot) water for solution
- Additional warm water for rinsing
- Clean dry white cloths or white paper towels
- Bowl for mixing
- Smooth/flat bottomed baking dish large enough for the affected area
- Heavy object, like books or a jug of water
Step 1
Mix detergent and warm water in a small bowl.
Step 2
Using a damp cloth or paper towel, apply the mixed detergent solution to the carpet.
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 clean cloth or towel, apply small amounts of fresh water to the carpet to remove the detergent residue. Any detergent left in the carpet can result in 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 fresh paper towels to the bottom of the stack. This wicking process may take several hours.
Step 7
If stain remains, repeat process.
Step 8
If the stain isn’t removed after following these steps, please contact Ayoub N&H for professional cleaning.
