How to Clean Cat Food Dye on the Carpet

Published: Jan 18, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Mix 1 tablespoon of dish-washing liquid, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and 2 cups of warm water.

  2. Dip a clean, white cloth in the solution, and wring it to remove excess water. Dab the damp cloth on the stain, and then blot the spot with a dry cloth. Repeat until the stain is gone.

  3. If the stain remains, dip another cloth in rubbing alcohol. Alternately dab the alcohol-soaked cloth and dry cloth on the stain.

  4. If the stain still won't go away, make another cleaning mixture. Mix 1 teaspoon of dish-washing liquid, 1 tablespoon of ammonia, and 2 cups of warm water. Use a cloth to apply this solution to the stain. Blot the stain with a dry cloth, and reapply the solution as needed.

  5. Use a cloth to apply clean water to the stain, and blot it dry.

Edriaan Koening

Edriaan Koening began writing professionally in 2005, while studying toward her Bachelor of Arts in media and communications at the University of Melbourne. She has since written for several magazines and websites. Koening also holds a…

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