How to Get Rid of Curry Carpet Stains
The term "curry" generically refers to spicy dishes from Asian or Indian cuisines. Curry dishes often include spices such as turmeric, cumin and coriander, as well as red pepper, to add variety, taste and heat to any dish. It can be used as a gravy or sauce for proteins in the meal, or eaten as a side dish with rice or bread. No matter how you eat curry, spilling it onto your carpet can be a nightmare. Colorful curry stains easily, so getting rid of the stain as soon as possible can prevent long term damage to your carpet. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Mix warm water and dish detergent in a small bowl until it forms suds.
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Soak a washrag or scrub brush in the warm water mixture. Scrub at the stain to remove any undried parts of the stain. Because curry is such a stubborn stain, this alone probably will not remove the stain, but it may lighten the stain.
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Apply five or six drops of brake cleaner to a clean washrag. Do not saturate the rag in brake cleaner; you only want a small amount.
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Scrub at the stain with the brake cleaner. The chemicals in the brake cleaner will help to break the stain's hold on the carpet fibers. Apply more brake cleaner to the rag and scrub again as necessary to remove the stain.
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Scrub the area again with warm water and dish detergent to remove residual brake cleaner or stain.
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Tips & Warnings
Professional carpet stain removers are available at hardware stores and convenience stores. Some will require the use of a carpet steamer, which can be rented from certain retailers. If the stain is particularly stubborn, this may be a good alternative to at-home cleaning solutions.
The sooner you can clean a curry stain, the better the chance you have at removing the stain from your carpet.
The acid in diluted lemon juice can also help to cut through the stain. Mix equal parts lemon juice and water and rub onto the stain. Add less water if you need a more concentrated cleaning solution.
Never apply brake cleaner directly to your carpet, as too much of the chemical cleaner can destroy carpet fibers.
