How to Remove Ringworm From Carpets

Written By
Michael Jones
Michael Jones
Published: Dec 2, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Cover your entire carpet with an anti-fungal spray. You can buy an anti-fungal spray at most drugstores.

  2. Fill your carpet steamer with hot water. The anti-fungal spray and the hot water will help kill the fungus spores.

  3. Once you clean your entire carpet with an anti-fungal spray and hot water, clean it again, this time with a carpet shampoo and hot water.

  4. Let the carpet dry completely.

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Tips

Make sure to remove the fungus from any pets, people or clothing that may be infected. If not, the fungus can easily spread back to your carpet.

After being exposed to an infected area, wash with an antibacterial and anti-fungal soap.

Michael Jones

Michael Jones reported campus news stories for The University of Southern California's student newspaper, "The Daily Trojan," for four years before graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in journalism. He has since gone on…

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