How to Clean Vomit From Carpet

Anyone with kids or pets will probably be faced at some time with this unpleasant bit of housekeeping. Here's a way to clean up the mess and banish lingering odors.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dry Cleaning Fluid
• Mild Dish Detergents
• Ammonia
• Soft Dry Cloth
• Ammonia
• Water
• Water

1. Remove as much of the vomit as possible from the carpet without spreading the mess.

2. Pour dry cleaning fluid over the stain.

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

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

5. Blot again with the cloth.

6. Flood the stain with water.

7. Blot again with the cloth.

8. Pour a small amount of ammonia over the stain.

9. Blot again.

10. Apply a little more detergent to the stain.

11. Blot again.

12. Flood the area with water.

13. Blot one last time.

Tips & Warnings

• Dry cleaning fluid can be purchased at home supply stores or the dry cleaners.
• Always test the cleaning solutions on an inconspicuous part of the carpet before using them on a large area.
• 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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