How to Get Old Vaseline Marks Off of Carpet

Scrape old Vaseline petroleum jelly out of the carpet fibers. Use the dull side of the table knife and scrape down into the fibers. Wipe the petroleum jelly on a paper towel as it's removed.

Cover the remaining Vaseline stain with talcum powder to absorb grease. Allow the powder to remain on the stain for 20 minutes. Vacuum to remove the powder. Repeat this step two or three more times, if needed, to remove greasy residue from the carpet.

Dampen a clean cloth with rubbing alcohol. Sponge the carpet fibers to break down the remaining grease from the Vaseline petroleum jelly. As the stain softens, blot the carpet with paper towels to lift it.

Wet a clean cloth with the diluted detergent mixture. Wring out excess moisture.

Dab at the remaining old Vaseline stain to remove the last traces of grease. Rinse the cloth as the petroleum jelly is lifted. Apply more detergent solution and continue to sponge the stain.

Blot the carpeting with a damp cloth until the detergent solution is rinsed out. Place two or three dry cloths over the site of the petroleum jelly stain. Stand on the cloths to absorb moisture from the carpet. Remove the cloths and allow the carpet to air-dry.