How to Get Mayonnaise Out of Carpet

While enjoyable on food, mayonnaise may be disasterous on carpet.

The proper removal of mayonnaise from carpet allows the area to be cleaned without damaging the carpet. Mayonnaise is a combination of oil and eggs, and each of these substances alone can create tough stains in carpet. When combined, the two may equal double trouble when it comes to cleanup. However, patience and a little elbow grease, combined with the right cleaning tools and products, can return your carpet's appearance to good-as-new.

Things You'll Need

• Towels
• Butter knife
• Spray bottle
• Liquid dish soap

Instructions

1. Blot the excess mayonnaise from the carpet. Use paper or terry-cloth towels to soak up as much of the greasy substance as possible.

2. Pull out more mayonnaise with a butter knife. Use the flat side of the knife to push up the substance to the surface of the carpet. Blot up the extra mayonnaise you've removed. If the spot is hardened or dry, the knife can help break up the spot.

3. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of liquid dish soap with a quart of water in a spray bottle. Mix well and spray the spot until it's soaked with the solution.

4. Rub the spot with a towel to agitate the soap-and-water mixture into the greasy stain.

5. Spray the area with clear water to rinse. Blot dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Repeat the entire process if the stain is not removed the first time.

• Do not use dish soap or any other product that contains bleach; the bleach can affect the color of your carpet.

References

• Carpet-Cleaning-Tips.com: Cleaning Carpet Stain and Removal Tips Using Household Products