How to Clean Mud From Carpet

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Cleaning mud from a carpet is a messy proposition. Try this simple way to get the dirt out.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Soft Dry Cloth
White Vinegar
non-bleach, non-alkaline mild detergent

Step1

Apply a small amount of mild liquid detergent to the stain.

Step2

Blot the stain with a dry, white cloth.

Step3

Flood the area with white vinegar.

Step4

Blot again with the cloth.

Step5

Apply a little more liquid detergent to the stain.

Step6

Blot the stain again.

Step7

Flood the area with water.

Step8

Blot one last time.

Tips & Warnings

This technique will work on either dry or wet mud stains.
Always test the cleaning solutions on an inconspicuous part of the carpet before using on a large area.
Always use a white cloth rather than a colored one to prevent any dyes from coming off on the carpet.
As you blot, keep turning the cloth so that you are using a clean, dry section to pick up the stain and the cleaning fluids from the carpet. Don't rub.
If using a brush to help clean the stain, always brush from the outer edges of the spill inward to prevent the stain from spreading.

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wastedyupi said

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on 3/7/2007 Get all of the mud off then spray the foam you buy to clean the cars seats, let for 10 to 15 min. then vacuum

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 My brand new carpet had unidentified stains just inside the doorway. When the installer was here, my dog peed on the new nylon carpet right in front of him. It seemed like a good time to ask what I should use to clean this carpet. He said water, and it worked. So, I used water on the unidentified black marks by the front door, and they were gone! All the marks wiped right out with a dampened rag.

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Take shaving cream to your carpet as if it were normal carpet-cleaning solution. Spray on until you have a sufficient amount over the dirty area. Let sit for five minutes. Then, blot and clean.