Things You Will Need
Use common household cleansers that are immediately available, so it isn’t necessary to run to the store while the peanut butter stain sets in.
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Treat peanut butter stains immediately after they occur. Use a butter knife to gently scrape off as much of the peanut butter as possible without grinding it into the carpet.
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Apply a small amount of acetone or nail polish remover evenly over the peanut butter stain and blot it with an absorbent towel.
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Sponge the peanut butter stain with white vinegar, working from the outside of the stain toward the center to avoid spreading it.
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Remove stubborn peanut butter stains -- those not responding to previous cleaning attempts -- by mixing 1 tbsp. white vinegar and 1tbsp. liquid detergent to with 2 cups of warm water. Sponge the stain thoroughly and blot the liquid up with clean, absorbent cloth.
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Rinse a sponge liberally in clear water, sponge the stain thoroughly and blot up the detergent and vinegar residue with a dry, absorbent cloth.