How can I get cough syrup out of the carpet?
Maybe the same trick that works with red wine will work — blot with white wine. Blot the spill with paper towels or a clean cloth — Combine 1 teaspoon carpet shampoo (or dish soap, like Dawn) and 1 cup hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. Soak a clean sponge in the mixture, squeeze it halfway dry, then gently blot the stain. Continue until the stain lifts — Sponge the stained area with warm water — Blot dry with a clean cloth or paper towels. Also, club soda and vinegar will remove stains from carpet in the same manner. Products that clean clothing will also clean the carpet. Try saturating the stain with a laundry pretreating agent first and leaving it to soak overnight. After which, you can blot with a damp sponge or cloth until the stain is removed. If you’ve cleaned the stain and it’s still there, your carpet is suffering from wicking. This means the liquid has pooled at the bottom of the carpet. To prevent wicking, cover the area with a thick cloth and weigh down with books. Lea
