How Do You Get Paint Out Of A Rug?
Painting a room can be messy. Even professionals make mistakes and drip paint onto flooring, including the rug. So if you or a painter make a mess on your carpet, don’t assume that you have to throw your rug in the trash, or take it to be cleaned professionally. There is a way to remove paint stains from a rug, without having to spend a fortune in the process. Scrape up as much excess paint as possible with a blunt object, such as a butter knife. Remove more paint by blotting at the stain with a clean white cloth. Blot at the stain with a clean white cloth that has been soaked in turpentine. Repeat blotting at the paint with the turpentine until it has been completely removed. Apply liquid hand soap to a sponge and blot the sponge onto the stained area. Combine 1 cup of cool water with 1 oz. of liquid dish soap. Blot the stain with a clean white cloth that has been soaked in the liquid dish soap mixture. Repeat blotting at the stain until it is completely removed. Blot at the previousl
