How to Clean Mud From Carpet

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

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

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

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

2. Blot the stain with a dry, white cloth.

3. Flood the area with white vinegar.

4. Blot again with the cloth.

5. Apply a little more liquid detergent to the stain.

6. Blot the stain again.

7. Flood the area with water.

8. 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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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

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.

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.

on 11/22/2005 Liberally sprinkle cornstarch over mud, let sit 15-30 minutes. Then vacuum.