How to Remove Bath Shampoo From Carpet
Cleaning shampoo from your carpet requires a little effort and patience. The older the shampoo stains, the more difficult and time-consuming they become to clean. More recent shampoo stains require just a bit of cleaning with water on top of the surface, while the older ones need a more elaborate removal process. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Recent shampoo stains
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Wipe the shampoo off as much as possible with a clean, dry cloth.
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Pour a little water onto the affected area---just enough to dampen it.
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Blot the water and suds up with a clean, dry cloth. Repeat the process until there are no more suds or stains.
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Use the hairdryer to blow dry the area.
Older Shampoo Stains
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Buy or rent a carpet shampooer. Make sure to read the carpet cleaning instructions in the manual before using, as different machines come with different user instructions.
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Mix about two gallons of water with 1.5 cups of vinegar. Start the carpet cleaning process according to the directions given on the carpet shampooer.
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Go back over the stained area with just warm water in the cleaning machine.
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Repeat the process until you get the desired result.
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Tips & Warnings
Salt could be used to pour over the suds to help reduce the foam while cleaning more recent shampoo stains. A wet-dry vacuum could also be used to remove the shampoo before using the vinegar cleaning process.
It is essential to blot the suds and not rub them while cleaning, as rubbing could damage the carpet fibers. It is important to dry the carpet completely, as wet carpets could accumulate mold and mildew.
