Things You'll Need:
- Steam cleaning machine
- Terry cloth or microfiber towels
- Mineral spirits
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Step 1
Set up the steam cleaning unit as per the manufacturer's instructions.
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Step 2
Scoop, scrape and blot up paint with towels. This is important even if the paint has been on the carpet for a while. A plastic knife or spoon can aid in chipping away dry, crusty paint.
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Step 3
Rinse the affected area with the steam machine. Make wet passes, followed by several dry passes. Move the machine slowly over the paint, allowing the vacuum power to pull the maximum amount of paint out of the carpet.
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Step 4
Repeat until either the paint is completely removed, or the machine is no longer effective.
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Step 5
Apply a small amount of mineral spirits or other paint thinner to a terry cloth towel. Test an inconspicuous area of the carpet to make sure the mineral spirits will not harm the carpet. Gently work the cloth through the paint stain, working from the outside of the spill to the middle to avoid spreading. Blot to allow the paint to transfer from the carpet to the towel.
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Step 6
Rinse the mineral spirits or paint thinner from the carpet. Caution: Paint thinners are flammable and are not recommended to be extracted by most steam cleaning machines. Check with the manufacturer before rinsing the paint thinner. A safer alternative is to mist the area with clear water followed by blotting with a towel.
