This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for details.
While spring cleaning a few years ago, I moved my light box to vacuum under it and discovered this…..
Um, not good! Dried bright purple acrylic paint. And the worst part—I had no idea how long it had been there. Several days…possibly several weeks.
So, I took to Google. I found a few different ideas that sounded like they might work and got started.
**Disclaimer**-This is what worked for me on my carpet. Carpets are all different, so if you are worried about how your carpet might react, please test it first on a hidden, unseen spot or call in a professional!
To start this process, I filled a spray bottom with very warm water and sprayed it on the spot. I let it sit for a minute and then used a cloth to blot up what I could. It is important to blot at the stain, not rub. Rubbing can damage the carpet fibers and cause them to fray. 
Next up, Goo Gone. You do want to wear gloves when using this product. Spray Goo Gone on a fresh cloth and continue to blot at the stain. 
Spray on warm water to rinse and blot again with another fresh cloth. 
Starting to look better, but still purple. 
Next on my list was laundry soap. I think any brand would be fine (just make sure it doesn’t contain bleach!) Mix 1 Tbsp. of soap with 1 Tbsp. of water in a plastic cup. Spoon mix onto stain. I didn’t use all of it, just enough to cover. 
Rub it in with the spoon and let it sit for 30 minutes.
After it soaks, fill a carpet cleaner (THIS ONE is similar to mine) with hot water and set the cleaner to RINSE (no soap). Use a hand tool to gently rub at the stain while you rinse with hot water. 
I was able to get almost all of the paint out using this method, but a faint purple tint still appeared when the carpet was wet. 
As the carpet dried, the purple tint faded and blended into the dark flecks in my carpet. It has now been years since I treated that spot, and I can’t find any traces of paint in that area.
You might also like:
Leave a Reply