How to Remove Dried Red Kool-Aid From Carpet

Red Kool-Aid visibly mars carpet's appearance.

Kool-Aid is a favorite soft drink, especially with children. Discovering a bright red Kool-Aid stain on carpet, however, is frustrating. Red Kool-Aid contains red dyes that permeate and stain carpet fibers. The longer red Kool-Aid stays in carpet, the harder the red dyes become to remove. While fresh Kool-Aid stains are simplest to remove, dried Kool-Aid is usually removable if treated with proper solutions. Promptly remove dried red Kool-Aid stains from carpet to restore the home's appearance. Does this Spark an idea?

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1 tbsp. of clear dishwashing liquid
1 tbsp. distilled vinegar
2 folded white rags
Dry white towel

Instructions

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  Prepare a solution to blot the dried Kool-Aid with. In a bowl, mix together 2 cups of warm water, 1 tbsp. of clear dishwashing liquid and 1 tbsp. of vinegar.
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  Dip a folded white rag in the solution. Press the folded rag repeatedly onto the Kool-Aid stain, frequently dipping the rag in the solution.
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  Wait 15 minutes for the Kool-Aid stain to absorb the solution.
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  Moisten another folded white rag with cold water. Blot the affected carpet repeatedly with the wet rag, thoroughly rinsing the carpet fibers.
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  Inspect the carpet for dried Kool-Aid. If the dried red blotch persists, continue blotting the stained carpet with the solution, as previously. Otherwise, press a dry white towel repeatedly onto the carpet to collect moisture.