Acrylic Paint on My Carpet
So my kids decided (while I was at work and they were in the care of an unsuspecting babysitter) to go find the acrylic paint and do "arts and crafts". Of course, they made a MESS and got acrylic paint all over the carpet in the play room!! The carpet is tan, and the paint, of course is black! By the time I got home the paint was completely dry, and hard.
Can this be cleaned, or do I need to start saving to replace the carpet?
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Miriam Illions on Aug 22, 2013Uh oh. I'm tagging @Angela who might have a solution. I hope she does!Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Aug 22, 2013Sounds like the sitter needs to save some money ...not you. LOL. http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Acrylic-Paint good luckHelpful Reply
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Shanel B on Aug 22, 2013@KMS Woodworks LOL, she didn't know they weren't supposed to use it.Helpful Reply
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Shanel B on Aug 22, 2013@Miriam I Thanks, I hope so too!Helpful Reply
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Angela on Aug 22, 2013Try soaking the paint in rubbing alcohol and let it sit for a while. You should be able to scrap it off after it soaks. On other idea I have is to use nail polish remover. Test in an inconspicuous area first to make sure the nail polish won't damage the carpet further. Saturate the paint spots and let it sit for a few minutes and then gently scrape. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Shanel B on Aug 22, 2013Thanks @Angela I will definitely try those things!Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Aug 22, 2013Call a professional carpet shampooer. Had a friend who had the same problem and they got it up. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Shanel B on Aug 23, 2013Thanks @The Garden Frog with C ReneeHelpful Reply
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Sally-Charles Evans on Jun 28, 2015Try soaking it in white vinegar....Soak some and when the paint softens pick it off. It works on clothing.Helpful Reply
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