How to Remove Grass Stains From Carpet

Ugly grass stains stand out on some carpet colors and taunt you daily. Instead of hiding the stain with an area rug or rearranging the furniture, try removing the stain and go back to enjoying your carpet. Persistence and determination are key elements when it comes to removing grass stains. The time it takes to remove the stain will be well worth the effort once the carpet is spot-free.

Things You'll Need

• Vacuum suction tool
• Cold water
• White towel
• Cleaner with pH of 7

Instructions

1. Vacuum the stain with the suction tool to remove as much loose debris as possible. The rotating brush used during normal vacuuming could penetrate the stain deeper into the carpet and should not be used.

2. Dip a portion of a white towel into cold water. Wring out excess water so the towel is damp and not dripping. The white towel will allow you to see the progress of the stain removal by the amount of green on the towel.

3. Blot the damp towel over the stain. Do not rub the towel into the stain as this will push the stain deeper into the carpet fibers. Check the towel for areas that have turned green from the stain.

4. Dip a clean portion of the towel into the ice cold water. Squeeze out the water until the towel is damp and continue to blot (not rub) the grass stain.

5. Remove stubborn stains with a cleaner that lists a pH of 7 on the ingredients label. Apply a small amount of the cleaner to dampen the stain; blot with a clean white towel. Continue using this method until the stain is gone.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use hot water to remove a stain; hot water will set the stain.

• Cleaning products with pH of 7 will not leave a soapy residue on the carpet.

• Remove a stain before it has a chance to dry or be ground into the fibers.

References

• YouTube: Carpet Cleaning: Removing Grass Stains