What to do if Paint is Spilled on Your Carpet
Don’t panic. First, extract all that you can with a wet vacuum or shop vac. Then, call us. We’ve taken care of problems just like this. We can save your carpet if you call us IMMEDIATELY!
Acrylic paint might be a problem. Acrylic is often referred to as craft paint, so it’s a common kind of paint you might have in your house. If some gets on the carpet, here’s what you can do to get rid of it.
First, extract with a wet or shop vacuum. Then, blot the area with a mild cleaning agent that is safe for your rug (we have an excellent one available at our location). If you are concerned about the laundry detergent bleaching or harming your carpet, test in an inconspicuous spot first.
Like with latex paint, use odorless mineral spirits if the stain still remains as according to the directions above.
If you have a paint stain that has dried or you have spilled a considerable amount of paint, you might need to seek the help of a specialist. If you experiment too much, you could ultimately damage your carpet.
Paint is one of the most vicious stains on carpet. But if you know what to do when the emergency arises, you’ll have emerged with beautiful carpet
