Carpet Stain Removal Tips
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Do you have some carpet stain removal tips to share for getting stains out of your carpet? Or do you need removing a stain of your own? Either way you are in the right place.

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Below I have the best tips submitted so far. The tips are organized by the type of stain that is in the carpet, since the type of stain impacts how you should remove it. To make it easier for you to find what you are looking for I have organized them alphabetically.

You can jump to the section of the page you want by clicking on one of the letters below. You can also skip down to share your own tip here.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

In addition, if you don't find the stain type you're looking for mere make sure to also check the site's Stain Removal Guide which gives step by step instructions for over 100 types of spots and spills, and how to remove them from clothing, upholstery, and also carpeting.

Do You Have A Tip?

Carpets seem like magnets for stains, don't they?

Put a kid and a carpet in a room together for long enough and you will get a mess.

Once you get a stain on your carpet how do you get rid of it?

Do you have any techniques you use that seem to work like a charm?

Similarly, do you use any special cleaning supplies, such as homemade or commercial carpet stain removers that work (or don't work) for you?

Further, how do you get the carpet backing and pad clean, if applicable?

Skip down to submit your tips here so we can all learn helpful hints that can help us with our own carpets too.

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If you have used successfully (or not) a particular stain remover to help you remove a carpet stain you can share your carpet stain remover reviews here.

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General Carpet Stain Removal Tips

Many of the tips below are for specific types of stains, but there are some general tips as well, that apply to a wide-range of stains.

ammonia
Ammonia As Stain Remover


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"A" Carpet Stains

charcoal drawing of tricycle
Art Charchoal & Chalk


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"B" Carpet Stains

blood stain on carpet
Blood {Multiple Tips}
how to remove blueberry stain
Blueberry {Home Remedy}


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"C" Carpet Stains

melted candles
Candle Wax {Multiple Tips}
chocolate chips
Chocolate {Multiple Tips}
spilled coffee on carpet
Coffee {Multiple Tips}
crayons
WD-40 For Crayons


rubbing alcohol and Woolite Oxy Deep spray
Rubbing Alcohol + Woolite Oxy Deep {For Crayon}


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"D" Carpet Stains

carpet macro
Diarrhea
potted plant
Dirt & Mud


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"E" Carpet Stains

No carpet stain removal tips submitted yet for this letter.

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"F" Carpet Stains

orange juice splashing
Fruit Juice


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"G" Carpet Stains

baby crawling in grass
Grass
shaving cream
Grease & Motor Oil {Home Remedy Using Shaving Cream}
gumball machine
Gum {Multiple Tips}


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"H" Carpet Stains

applying hair dye
Hair Dye {Use Hairspray}


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"I" Carpet Stains

ink spot
Ink {Using WD-40}


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"J" Carpet Stains

broken jar of jelly
Jam & Jelly


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"K" Carpet Stains

ketchup bottles
Ketchup
fruit punch in carpet
Kool Aid & Fruit Punch


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"L" Carpet Stains

lipstick
Lipstick


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"M" Carpet Stains

markers
Markers
mustard and ketchup
Mustard & Ketchup


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"N" Carpet Stains

painted toenails on carpet
Nail Polish {Multiple Tips}


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"O" Carpet Stains

No tips submitted yet for this letter.

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"P" Carpet Stains

dripping paint
Paint
pet stains on carpet
Pet Stains
pollen
Pollen
potpourri
Potpourri


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"Q" Carpet Stains

No carpet stain removal tips submitted yet for this letter.

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"R" Carpet Stains

red wine spill on carpet
Red Wine


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"S" Carpet Stains

soda
Soda {Home Remedy}
tomato stain on carpet
Spaghetti Sauce
faultless starch
Spray Laundry Starch
syrup
Syrup


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"T" Carpet Stains

tar on carpet
Tar


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"U" Carpet Stains

dog on carpet
Dog Urine


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"V" Carpet Stains

sick woman
Vomit


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"W" Carpet Stains

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No carpet stain removal tips submitted yet for this letter.

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"X" Carpet Stains

No tips submitted yet for this letter.

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"Y" Carpet Stains

No tips submitted yet for this letter.

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"Z" Carpet Stains

No tips submitted yet for this letter.

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Do You Have Carpet Stain Removal Tips To Share?

When something drips or spills onto your carpet and leaves a stain how do you successfully remove those carpet stains?

Feel free to explain your carpet stain removal method, including any homemade or commercial carpet cleaners or carpet stain removers that work for you.

In addition, please tell us what hasn't worked for you, so we can all avoid pitfalls in the stain removal process.

Submitted Carpet Stain Removal Tips

Click the links below to see carpet stain removal tips already submitted by others.

Feel free to comment on any of these submissions, to tell us whether you had a similar experience or not.

Cleaning Vomit Stains From Carpet: Tips & Home Remedies 
Below I've collected tips for cleaning vomit stains, focusing mainly on home remedies you can use for this icky, but sometimes necessary task. Right …

How To Remove Potpourri Stain From Carpet 
An SR101 reader asked me for stain removal help for a potpourri stain. SR101 Reader asked: Can you please help. I have a pink stain caused by potpourri …

How To Remove Syrup From Carpet 
Knowing how to remove syrup from carpet can be important information when that syrup accidentally spills while serving your family pancakes for breakfast. …

Art Charcoal And Chalk Stain Removal From Carpet 
Art products, like charcoal and chalk can be very difficult to remove if the powder gets on the carpet. Below is a video which gives helpful tips and …

Getting Diarrhea Stain Out Of Light Colored Carpet 
I received this question about getting a diarrhea stain out of carpet from a reader. Here's my answer. Question From Shannon: I have a problem. …

Remove Jam Stains From Carpet - Video And Tips 
Below is a video for how to remove jam stains from carpet. First of all, I like this video because it gives very good hands on examples of carpet stain …

Remove Fruit Juice Stains From Carpet - With Video 
Here is a video explaining how to remove fruit juice stains from carpet. It basically runs through a long list of procedures of how to clean the carpet, …

Removing Dirt And Mud Stains From Carpet - Video 
Removing dirt and mud stains from carpet can be difficult, especially if you start with the wrong stain removal techniques. That is why I really like …

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CAUTION: This website is provided for informational purposes only. It is provided as is, without warranties or guarantees. Some stains and messes just won't come out, and are permanent. Further, some cleaning methods can harm your item, so if what you want to clean or launder is sentimental or expensive call a professional. See disclaimer of liability for more information.