How to Make an Absorbent Powder for a Wet Spill on a Carpet

To keep the carpets looking their best, clean any messes as soon as they occur. If you have a wet spill, particularly a grease spill, avoid rubbing the liquid into the carpet fibers. Instead of trying to wipe up the stain, make an absorbent powder to soak up the spill without the risk of spreading the stain on your carpet.

Things You'll Need

• Cup
• Cornstarch
• Baking soda
• Vacuum cleaner

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour 1/2 cup of cornstarch into a cup.

   • 2

     Pour 1/4 cup of baking soda into the cup with the cornstarch, and mix well.

   • 3

     Sprinkle the mixed powder onto the stain, covering the stain completely.

   • 4

     Allow the powder to absorb the spill overnight.

   • 5

     Vacuum up the powder in the morning.