By Mi-Ling Stone Poole –<\/p>\n
Dear Mi-Ling: I really have a decorating question, as I have already decorated my daughters room for high school, but we had a little accident with turquoise paint; a spill. How do I get dried paint off of very light carpet?<\/p>\n
What a nightmare!<\/p>\n
Robin W.<\/p>\n
Been there done that! I painted my office Ralph Lauren Red and I spilled red on the cream carpet. I never could get it out. But there are lots of remedies for latex paint. Although none worked for me either, the stain is still there I covered it with a rug for now. I plan on installing hardwood floors in that room in the near future.<\/p>\n
The best possible solution is an ounce of prevention. Use painter grade drop cloths and tape around the base boards. As you know prepping is key to a successful project and can cut down on accidents although sometimes they can\u2019t be avoided.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve heard everything\u2026some people have tired mineral spirits, glass cleaner, pledge and nail polish remover, dish soap and just blotting the spot with a damp cloth. However, I can\u2019t recommend any of these remedies.<\/p>\n
Consider pulling up the carpet to see if the stain soaked into the pad. You might have to replace the pad as well. Sometimes the pad will hold the stain.<\/p>\n
If you have any extra carpet you can cut a piece and see if it will blend in. If that doesn\u2019t work contact you carpet dealer and ask for his suggestions. If all else fails find a nice rug for now and deal with replacing it later on down the road.<\/p>\n
Do you have a tip on how to clean up paint spills?<\/p>\n
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