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How to Clean Candy From Carpet

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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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:

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

    Blot with a dry, white cloth.

  4. Step 4

    Flood the stain with white vinegar.

  5. Step 5

    Blot again with the cloth.

  6. Step 6

    Apply a little more liquid detergent to the stain.

  7. Step 7

    Blot with the cloth.

  8. Step 8

    Flood the area with water.

  9. Step 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.
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