- 1). Remove excess wet paint by blotting, not rubbing, the area with wet paper towels. Soak up the water and paint immediately using dry towels. Repeat until you've removed as much excess paint as possible.
- 2). Apply acrylic paint and varnish remover, which you can purchase at a hardware store. Scrape away the paint using a sponge or towel. Reapply small amounts of remover as needed until you've removed as much paint as possible.
- 3). If the paint still remains, apply glycerin into the stained carpet. Let the glycerin soak in for several hours.
- 4). Apply a diluted solution of liquid dish washing soap to a sponge. Sponge the solution onto the stain, and rub it in. Blot the stain, so the carpet absorbs the solution.
- 5). Finish removing the stain by creating a very diluted solution of vinegar and water. Good Housekeeping recommends 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water. Blot the area with a cloth until the carpet absorbs the liquid. Sponge the area with cold water, and blot the area dry with a clean cloth.
- 1). Remove excess wet paint by blotting, not rubbing, the area with wet paper towels. Blot the area with a clean, white cloth until you've removed as much paint as possible.
- 2). Apply turpentine to a clean, white cloth, and blot the stained area with it. The turpentine will help thin the paint. Tap the stain with the cloth several times, then continue to apply more turpentine to the area. Tap and blot the stain until you've removed the paint.
- 3). If the stain persists, apply waterless hand cleaner to a sponge, then sponge the stain.
- 4). Create a solution of a tablespoon of liquid dish washing soap and a couple of cups of cold water. Apply the solution to a clean cloth, and blot the stained area until all the liquid is absorbed into the carpet. Continue applying the solution until the stain is completely gone.
- 5). Apply cold water with a sponge. Blot the area dry with a clean cloth to remove the soapy solution.
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