Bleach The Carpet

Be careful not to scrub or rub the bleach as this could worsen the stain.

Bleach the carpet.

Bleach will destroy the color on any carpet that is rich in color and typically would only need to be used on white or near white carpet that has been stained with a dark hard to remove color. Chlorine can damage synthetic yarns cotton fibers wool threads and silk filaments however. An old white towel or rag carpet color repair kit you can purchase from amazon or a carpet store directions. How to get bleach out of carpet method 1.

Do not apply bleach to the carpet without first mixing it with water. Next use a cleaner to remove the bleach from the carpet. Pour the solution over the bleach stain and let sit for about 5 minutes. You could either choose a detergent or a vinegar mix to clean the bleach out of the carpet.

Use a homemade cleaner. At this point you have two options. Washing rugs in standard issue chlorine bleach is the time honored traditional way to remove stains discolorations and colorants from fabrics and materials. Or else you may risk pushing the bleach deeper into the carpet.

Use a brush if necessary to remove any stubborn dirt still clinging to the fibers. As soon as you notice the bleach stain immediately blot it with water and paper towel. To remove the bleach odor from the carpet as well as any remaining dirt flush the carpet with water thoroughly and apply carpet shampoo afterward. Moreover don t rub or scrub the area at this point.

Allow the bleach to sit on the carpet for about 30 minutes to one hour.