How to Get Lysol Out of Your Rug

How to Get Lysol Out of Your Rug
Written By
Kaye Wagner
Kaye Wagner
Published: Jan 15, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Soak up as much of the Lysol as possible with a clean cloth.

  2. Add ¼ tsp liquid dish soap to 1 cup of lukewarm water. Use mild dish soap that does not contain bleach or other harsh chemicals.

  3. Dip a cloth into the soapy solution and wring it out so that the cloth is wet but is not dripping.

  4. Dab the Lysol area with the soapy solution. Work the cloth in between the fibers so you are rinsing out as much of the Lysol as possible.

  5. Press a clean cloth into the carpet to soak up as much of the Lysol residue as possible.

  6. Mist the area with clear water from a spray bottle.

  7. Press a cloth into the carpet to dry it.

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Kaye Wagner

Kaye Wagner has been working in the fields of journalism and public relations since 2006 and is a recipient of a National Hearst Award. She is particularly interested in home-and-garden projects, as well as beauty and fashion writing. An…

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