How to Get Dried Latex Paint Out of the Carpet

You can take all of the precautions necessary to protect your carpet during a painting job. But it is almost inevitable that paint will end up on your carpet. If this happens, the first step you should take is to remove the paint before it dries. When this is not possible, you can get dried latex paint out of the carpet. Latex paint is often referred to as acrylic paint. It is water-based and is the easiest type of paint to clean.

Paint scraper
Acrylic paint remover
Glycerin
White cloth
Mild hand dishwashing liquid
Sponge
Vinegar
Water
Towels

Instructions

- 1
  Remove latex paint with a paint scraper. Gently move the paint scraper in an up-and-down motion to avoid damaging carpet fibers.
- 2
  Apply a small amount of acrylic paint remover to a white cloth. Apply the paint remover to the outer edge of the paint stain. Use a paint scraper to remove paint as it softens. Repeat this process until all traces of latex paint are gone.
- 3
  Apply glycerin to remove any remaining paint. Pour glycerin onto a white cloth. Massage the glycerin into the latex paint stain. Allow the glycerin to penetrate the stain for four hours or more.
- 4
  Apply a mild formula of liquid dishwashing detergent to a sponge. Pat the area with the sponge. Blot the area until most of the solution is absorbed.
- 5
  Mix one part vinegar to ten parts water. Dip a sponge into the mixture. Blot the area until the mixture is absorbed.
- 6
  Dip a sponge into cold water and blot the area. Use dry towels to soak up excess water. Blot the area repeatedly until the area is dry.

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