How to Remove Fingerprint Dusting Powder

How to Remove Fingerprint Dusting Powder
Published: Oct 21, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Vacuum with attachments
  • Dishwashing soap
  • Water
  • Spray bottle
  • Paper towels
  • Household cleaner made for tough stains

The powder should be cleaned up immediately to avoid any long term damage to carpets or surfaces.

  1. Vacuum the carpet using a vacuum cleaner with attachments to ensure that you are picking up as much powder as possible.

  2. Mix 1/4 tsp. of dishwashing soap with warm water in a spray bottle.

  3. Spray the mixture onto what is left of the powder stain.

  4. Rinse the spot you sprayed with a small amount of warm water and rub gently.

  5. Lay a paper towel over the water and blot the water until the area is dry.

Photo Credits

Fingerprint crop image by Andrew Brown from Fotolia.com

Fingerprint crop image by Andrew Brown from Fotolia.com

Christi Aldridge

Christi Aldridge has been writing professionally since 2009. She graduated from Texas Christian University, where she was a featured contributor for several campus publications and won an award for best columnist.

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