Fortunately, latex paint stains are water-soluble and removable with the use of hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide contains oxidizing agents similar to bleach that dissolve paint stains in carpet.
Things You Will Need
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Scrape excess fresh paint off the carpet using a disposable plastic spoon. Do not spread or smear the paint.
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Blot the carpet with white paper towels to lift even more fresh paint. Replace the paper towels as paint transfers onto them.
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Dampen a dye-free cloth with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. Blot the undiluted hydrogen peroxide onto the remaining paint.
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Keep the hydrogen peroxide on the carpet for an hour.
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Inspect the carpet for paint. If any paint residue lingers, moisten another cloth with undiluted hydrogen peroxide.
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Continue blotting the stain with the hydrogen peroxide until the remaining paint dissolves. Fold the cloth frequently while blotting.
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Lay a dye-free towel over the moist carpet, and then weigh down the towel with a heavy object. Keep the carpet covered until it is dry. No rinsing is necessary as hydrogen peroxide naturally transforms into water.
The Drip Cap
- Failure to protect carpet when painting indoor surfaces leaves it vulnerable to paint splatters and possibly spills.
- Since latex paint dries within a couple of hours, it requires swift removal from carpet.
- Scrape excess fresh paint off the carpet using a disposable plastic spoon.
- Fold the cloth frequently while blotting.