How Do You Remove Dried Latex Paint From A Carpet?
When latex paint spills or otherwise finds its way to carpet, it is best to clean it as soon as possible. However, sometimes latex paint has the opportunity to dry and then leaves behind a seemingly permanent stain. Fortunately, there are several proven methods that will leave carpet looking as though the paint was never there. Scrape away as much of the stain as possible using a razor blade or knife. Clean up any loose paint from scraping at the stain. A broom and dustpan may be very helpful. Apply WD-40 to the stain, being sure to cover the entire area and work it in with a clean white cloth. This will help to soften the stain. Allow the WD-40 to sit on the stain for 20 minutes. Scrape the area again to remove any residual paint. Scrub the area with a clean white cloth dipped in a mixture of 2 tbsp. of Dawn dish soap in 1 quart of warm water. Rinse the area with clear water and allow to dry. Scrape the area with a razor and remove as much dried paint as possible. Apply nail polish re
