How to Clean Candy From Carpet

There's nothing sweet about candy that gets stuck in your carpeting. Tackle the crisis with this easy homespun solution.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mild Detergent
• Soft Dry Cloth
• White Vinegar
• White Vinegar
• Butter Knives

1. 

   Pull out as much candy as you can with your fingers or scrape it up with a flat-edged, non-serrated knife.

2. 

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

3. 

   Blot with a dry, white cloth.

4. 

   Flood the stain with white vinegar.

5. Blot again with the cloth.

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

7. Blot with the cloth.

8. 

   Flood the area with water.

9. Blot one last time until the carpet is dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Test the cleaning solutions on an inconspicuous part of the carpet before using them 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 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.