Removing Dried Play Doh Carpet

How to get dried slime out of carpet.

Removing dried play doh carpet.

It actually came out really easily and i just vacuumed it right up. I did have to use my nails to help pull the parts that were deep into the carpet. Wait until the play doh dries completely to remove any stubborn bits keeping pets and children away from the area in the meantime. A toothbrush will work in a pinch but a scrubbing brush make sure it is new clean so you don t create new stains in the carpet is best.

Be careful not to pull up some of the carpet with the play dough source. Allow the playdough to dry completely. You may need to repeat the process in order to completely remove the play doh compound. It may be necessary to vacuum clean or wash with gentle soap and cold water.

Then take the scrub brush and go back and forth over the spot until it s loose. Although this may seem counter. Using the brush loosen the dry playdough and. How to clean play doh from carpet.

Step 1 remove excess play dough. Watch the video above or follow these simple steps on how to quickly remove playdough from your carpets or rugs even if it has dried. Separate the carpet fibers slightly with your hands to reach bits of deep down play doh. While slime is a cool and fun product it s not so great when it gets on your carpet.

Once the playdough feels hard to the touch you ll know it has dried completely. The first thing that you should do is to remove as much play dough that you can by blotting the spot with a paper towel or scrape it using a dull knife. Treat light colored upholstery and carpet or any fabric with stubborn playdough stains by dabbing at the stain with three percent hydrogen peroxide. It s best to make sure the play doh is completely dry before you start cleaning.

This may seem counterintuitive but stiff dry playdough will be much easier to loosen from the carpet fibers than soft gooey playdough. Allow the peroxide to remain on the surface for one hour to remove the stain then pat dry. Leave the playdough to dry for several hours before attempting to remove it from the carpet. It s best to do this when the play dough is dry.

Brush the play dough off the carpet with a stiff brush to remove any small bits of play dough stuck to the carpet. Don t worry though there are several ways you can remove dried slime from your carpet or a rug depending on what.