Varnish Stain On Carpet

Open a window or turn on a fan to keep the fumes at a minimum.

Varnish stain on carpet.

Vacuum or blot up the excess. A very effective general stain remover is a mixture of 2 tablespoons of salt and a cup of white vinegar. This will give the solvent time to dissolve the varnish. Blot or gently stroke the carpet pile.

Wet a cleaning cloth with a bit of paint cleaner and start blotting the area. Then press the damp material against the carpet repeatedly blotting up the stain as you go. Apply vinegar mix to the stained area without soaking the carpet. Oil based paint stains are more difficult to remove so it may take a while to fully dissolve the pigment.

Do not rub the carpet as this may cause the stain to spread. Place the towel over the stain and allow it to rest for five to 10 minutes. If the stain was removed do not proceed to the next step apply ammonia mix to the stained area without soaking the carpet. If the stain remains repeat the process but add 2 tablespoons of borax to the mixture.

Rinse the carpet by applying warm water without soaking the carpet. Spray the stain and use a clean cloth to blot it up as the stain begins to loosen and lift from the carpet fibers. 100 acetone or hydrogen peroxide are suitable alternatives if you do not have paint cleaner available. Work from the outside edges of the spill towards the center.

Continue blotting until the stain begins to break down and dissolve. Apply the mixture to the stain with a cloth.