How to Get Dye From a Rug Out of a Carpet
Sometimes the dye from a rug that has been on top of a carpet can seep through to the carpet underneath. This normally occurs with lower quality rugs that have synthetic dyes that are more likely to bleed. Avoid this by placing an undyed rug pad in between the rug and the carpet. You may be unable to remove this kind of stain because it is likely that the dye has been seeping into your carpet for a long time. While you may not be able to remove all colors and types of dye, you can lighten them. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Combine 1/4 tsp. liquid dish soap with 1 cup warm water. Warm water enhances the dish soap's ability to clean stains. Do not use dish soap that contains bleach as this can ruin the color of your carpet. Do not use dish soap that has a lot of fragrances or dyes, as these could also damage the carpet.
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Sponge the dish soap onto the dye stains with a clean cloth so that the stains are wet but are not completely soaked.
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Gently brush the stain with a toothbrush to help remove them. Work from the outside of the stain toward its center so that you don't make it any bigger.
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Mix 1 tbsp. ammonia with 1 cup warm water if the stains are still visible.
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Blot the ammonia solution onto the carpet with a clean cloth.
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Brush the stain with a toothbrush until you've lightened it as much as possible.
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Blot a dry-cleaning solvent and stain remover on the carpet with a clean cloth. Blot from the outside toward the center and work until you've completely removed it or the color stops transferring to the cloth.
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Mist the area with clear water.
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Press a towel into the area to soak up all of the excess water and cleaning solution.
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Continue misting and drying the carpet until you've rinsed it completely.
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Contact a professional if this process does not work. Another option is replacing the carpeting.
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Tips & Warnings
Always test the cleaning method on a small area of the carpet first to make sure it won't discolor the carpet.
References
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