How to Get Hair Shampoo Out of Carpets

How to Get Hair Shampoo Out of Carpets
Published: Mar 12, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

It's a long boring process, but the end results are rewarding as dried shampoo can leave the carpet feeling waxy and unpleasant.

Things You Will Need

  • Clean dry white cloth
  • Hair dryer
  1. Wipe up as much shampoo as possible with a clean dry cloth.

  2. Pour a small amount of water onto the accidentally shampooed area. Use enough water to dampen it; too much water isn't good for the carpet.

  3. Blot up the water and suds with a clean dry white cloth.

  4. Repeat this process until it there are no suds or foam.

  5. Dry the area with a hairdryer.

The Drip Cap

  • Hair shampoo is one of the most difficult spills to remove from carpet on the planet.
  • Shampoo creates suds when it is wet and unfortunately water is the only way to get it up.
  • Blot up the water and suds with a clean dry white cloth.

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Melynda Sorrels

Melynda Sorrels spent 10 years in the military working in different capacities of the medical field, including dental assisting, health services administration, decontamination and urgent medical care. Awarded the National Guardsman’s…

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