How to Clean Milk Out of Carpet
📅 February 22, 2022
•⏱️3 min read
Spilled milk on your carpet can be annoying. Ordinarily, the spilled milk turns sour and curdle over time, resulting in an unpleasant odor and stain.
Fortunately, this article will help you clean the milk stain from your rug.
Dishwashing Solution + Warm Water
This is a basic cleaning technique most homeowners use.
Items required
- Paper towel
- Butter knife
- Brush
- Vacuum
- 2 cups of warm water
- 1 teaspoon of dish soap
- Cloth
- Bowl
Step-by-step process
- Place a paper towel over the spilled milk and let the paper towel soak the milk. Replace the paper towel if necessary
- You can press the paper towel to soak all the milk
- Scrape residue for old milk stains
- Vacuum the area
- Mix warm water and dish soap in a bowl
- Dip a cloth in the solution
- Blot and wipe the stain. Work from the outside to the center of the stain
- Continuously rinse the cloth and continue
Ammonia Solution
Items required
- 2 cups of lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon of ammonia
- Coldwater
- Bowl
- Towels
Step-by-step process
- Mix lukewarm water and ammonia in a bowl
- Dip a cloth and clean the stain
- Rinse the area with cold water and let it air dry
- Vacuum
Hydrogen Peroxide
Item required
- 3% hydrogen peroxide
- Dry towels
Step-by-step process
- Pour enough peroxide over the stained area and let it sit until foaming stops
- Blot the area using a dry cloth
- Vacuum the area
Corn Starch
Item required
- Corn starch
Step-by-step process
- Apply the corn starch on the stained spot
- Let it sit for approximately 30 minutes
- Vacuum
Isopropyl Alcohol
Items required
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Towels
Step-by-step process
- Apply enough isopropyl alcohol on a towel
- Clean the stain with the alcohol until the milk stain begins to varnish
- Repeat the process until the entire stain disappears
- Dry the area with a clean towel
- Vacuum gently
Vinegar Solution
Items required
- Vinegar
- Coldwater
- Spray bottle
Step-by-step process
- Mix 1 part vinegar to 1 part water in a spray bottle
- Spray the area and let it sit overnight
- Vacuum thoroughly
Baking Soda
Item required
- Baking soda
Step-by-step process
- Sprinkle enough baking powder over the area and leave it overnight
- Vacuum the remaining residue
Coffee Grounds
Item required
- Crushed coffee grounds
Step-by-step process
- Spread coffee grounds over the stain and let it sit for 24hrs
- Vacuum the remaining residue
Conclusion
We have looked at all the effective home remedies to clean milk out of the carpet. So, choose a home remedy technique depending on the ingredients you have. Also, give your carpet a good look and fresh smell.
