To get acrylic paint off carpet try using vinegar and soapy water.
How to get paint off a rug.
Blot the stain with dry paper towels to clean up any excess wet paint sitting on top of the carpet.
She told me to dab up as much of the paint as i could using dry paper towels dab not rub then to go to the store and buy a ton of rubbing alcohol.
Spilled paint can ruin the look of your carpet.
In a panic i called my mother an artist to ask if she knew how to get paint out.
Then use a spray bottle with water and white vinegar to first get the area wet and then blot it repeating until the paint fades and then finally disappears.
Using a plastic spray bottle mix 1 teaspoon of mild liquid soap for every cup of warm water.
Whether your paint stains are fresh or they ve had some time to dry this guide explains how to remove them with the right cleaning agents and a bit.
If and when necessary blot the paint with a moistened rag or dry paper towels.
If you re trying to get acrylic paint out of carpet blot it with laundry detergent and acetone and use a toothbrush to scrub away the paint.
To make sure you get the tempera paint out of the carpet start by blotting the wet paint and scraping off any bits that have dried with a spoon or butter knife.
Then mix 1 part vinegar with 10 parts water and blot any leftover stains with the solution.
Once you ve got most of the paint off brush the carpet with warm soapy water.
Latex paint is water soluble so it is easier to remove.
I once spilled an entire quart of teal green paint on the taupe carpet of my first rental apartment.
Removing wet paint is much easier but it is possible to remove dry paint from carpeting.
How to remove acrylic paint that s still wet from carpet.
Dry blot the stain.
Before you apply the wd 40 you should use the razor blade and or brush to scrape as much of the dried paint off your carpet as possible.
For an oil paint spill use a putty knife to scrape as much paint as you can off the carpet.
Accidents happen and sometimes spills are unavoidable even with a tarp or layer of newspaper in place.
Now that the dried paint has softened go back to gently scraping it off the carpet fibers bit by bit.
If you re dealing with latex or water based paint blot the paint with liquid dish soap and then vacuum over it.