Removing Red Chapstick From Carpet

Recognized by its cherry flavor, red Chapstick is among the top-selling Chapstick varieties. Like all Chapstick flavors, cherry-flavored Chapstick contains beeswax and colorings that are formulated for lips, not household surfaces. Inadvertently transferring cherry Chapstick onto carpet typically results in a red, waxy mess. The longer red Chapstick stays in carpet, the harder the lip balm becomes to remove. Promptly remove cherry Chapstick from carpet before the red, waxy residue becomes more implanted in the flooring.

White paper towels
Spoon
3 white terry cloths
1 teaspoon dry cleaning solvent
Cleaning bucket
Spoon
1 tablespoon liquid dishwashing detergent
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Dry white towel

Instructions

- 1
  Blot up fresh Chapstick using white paper towels. If the Chapstick has dried, gently scrape off the hardened red gunk using a spoon.
- 2
  Moisten a white terry cloth with 1 teaspoon of dry cleaning solvent. Tamp the remaining red Chapstick blemish with the solvent until no further red residue transfers onto the cloth.
- 3
  Inspect the carpet for lingering Chapstick. If any red gunk remains, pour 2 cups of warm water into a cleaning bucket. Mix in 1 tablespoon of both liquid dishwashing detergent (non-bleach) and white vinegar.
- 4
  Dampen another terry cloth in the homemade solution. Tamp the remaining red Chapstick residue until it dissolves.
- 5
  Moisten another cloth with cool water. Blot the carpet until the homemade solution is completely rinsed out.
- 6
  Tamp the carpet with a dry white towel to absorb moisture.

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