Bleach The Carpet

Next use a cleaner to remove the bleach from the carpet.

Bleach the carpet.

How to get bleach out of carpet method 1. Do not apply bleach to the carpet without first mixing it with water. An old white towel or rag carpet color repair kit you can purchase from amazon or a carpet store directions. Use a homemade cleaner.

Use a brush if necessary to remove any stubborn dirt still clinging to the fibers. You could either choose a detergent or a vinegar mix to clean the bleach out of the carpet. Washing rugs in standard issue chlorine bleach is the time honored traditional way to remove stains discolorations and colorants from fabrics and materials. Mix tsp of mild dish soap with 1 cup of warm water.

At this point you have two options. To remove the bleach odor from the carpet as well as any remaining dirt flush the carpet with water thoroughly and apply carpet shampoo afterward. Or else you may risk pushing the bleach deeper into the carpet. Chlorine can damage synthetic yarns cotton fibers wool threads and silk filaments however.

Moreover don t rub or scrub the area at this point. Allow the bleach to sit on the carpet for about 30 minutes to one hour. As soon as you notice the bleach stain immediately blot it with water and paper towel. Spilled bleach that is not noticed until the bleach has dried or lifted the dye from the carpet is going to require some repair work to recolor the area where the bleach has spilled.

Bleach will destroy the color on any carpet that is rich in color and typically would only need to be used on white or near white carpet that has been stained with a dark hard to remove color.