How to Get Slime Out of Carpet With Natural Ingredients
How to remove slime from carpet
Kids love slime. It's fun to make and fun to play with. But 9 times out of 10, it will end up on your carpet. Not to fear! We have non toxic solutions for you!
A slime stain on your carpet or clothing is easily treatable with non-toxic, 100% natural products. Safe for you, safe for your pets. Here are a few easy methods to remove dried slime from carpet.
These Non-Toxic, 100% natural products act quickly on slime stains
Vinegar + hot water
The first method is to spray a solution of vinegar and hot water on the slimed area. The acid content of vinegar can help loosen and dissolve slime better than gentler cleaners.
- 2 parts vinegar to one part hot water.
- Let the mixture sit for about five to ten minutes.
- Scrape with a butter knife to remove the slime
- Blot area with a damp paper towel or baby wipes.
Rubbing alcohol + club soda + hot water
Another effective way to clean slime is by mixing rubbing alcohol and club soda with water. Rubbing alcohol can dissolve the tough bonds of slime and the club soda serves as a mild cleaning agent to dissolve and float slime particles out of the fibers so they can be removed. It is important to keep in mind that alcohol can damage the backing of a carpet and stain fabrics, so be sure to use the solution sparingly.
- 1 part vinegar, 1 part club soda to 1 part hot water.
- Let the mixture sit for about five to ten minutes.
- Scrape with a butter knife to remove the slime
- Blot area with a damp paper towel or baby wipes.
Hydrogen Peroxide
The bubbles in hydrogen peroxide help loosen and lift dirt, especially when you’re faced with slime. However, the cleaner’s bleaching action means it shouldn’t be used on anything but white or light-colored carpets and rugs. Don’t assume hydrogen peroxide will not harm your rug. Test it on an inconspicuous spot before you attack the slimed area.
- Mix 3 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide with a half up of water in spray bottle.
- Scrape with butter knife to get as much of the slime up as possible
- Spray area and let sit for 5 minutes
- Blot until spot is clean
- Let dry and then vacuum
Effective
If you're looking for a solution to remove slime from carpets and clothing, look no further than all-natural ingredients, the same ones our house cleaning in Arlington uses on carpets, floors, and stubborn spots.
Pro Tip: The slime will be more difficult to get out of your carpet if it is still gooey. Let it dry before you begin cleaning, as scrubbers can damage your carpet fibers. If you're unable to wait for the slime to dry, use ice packs to speed up the process.
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