Play Doh Stains In Carpet

Hydrogen peroxide will also effectively remove any discolorations caused by the playdough but should only be used on white carpet.

Play doh stains in carpet.

If the remaining substance trapped in the carpet is still soft dab at it with a ball of pliable play doh ideally a white piece so it leaves no color behind. It s best to do this when the play dough is dry. Pick up large or loose pieces of play doh from the carpet by hand. Blot the stain gently until the remaining playdough residue is removed.

Let it sit there for about an hour. The carpet and play doh will look frosted over. Brush the play dough off the carpet with a stiff brush to remove any small bits of play dough stuck to the carpet. Allow the peroxide to remain on the surface for one hour to remove the stain then pat dry.

Separate the carpet fibers slightly with your hands to reach bits of deep down play doh. Although play doh may look like a mushy mess it doesn t have to spell complete disaster for your carpet. This will soften the play dough making it a lot easier to remove. The bright dyes used in the product may leave your carpet stained.

Treat light colored upholstery and carpet or any fabric with stubborn playdough stains by dabbing at the stain with three percent hydrogen peroxide. Use hydrogen peroxide for stubborn stains on white carpets. Use a screwdriver or butter knife or something to chip away at the play doh. Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to the stain with a clean paper towel.

Don t get so aggressive that you damage the carpet.