Whether it’s from a sick child or a pet eating something they shouldn’t, many of us have had the unfortunate task of cleaning up vomit. Cleaning vomit out of a carpet can be especially difficult, as if not done properly the stain and smell will linger, potentially ruining the carpet.
Thankfully, there are ways to easily and effectively clean vomit out of a carpet, leaving no trace that it was ever there. The following 3 methods will help you get the worst out of your carpet, making it look brand new.
When cleaning vomit out of a carpet, you’ll want to get it done as soon as possible. Leave it too long and it may set deeper into the carpet and the floor underneath, which will make it considerably more difficult to remove. If you spot fresh vomit on your carpet, take the following steps:
If done correctly, this method should completely remove the stain and smell.
Despite your best efforts, you may not notice vomit until it is completely dried. Luckily, this can still be easily cleaned using the previous method. To remove dried vomit, simply dampen the area thoroughly before using a utensil to scrape up the dried vomit. You can then repeat the steps of the previous method until the spot has completely gone.
If you want to completely remove any traces of vomit, consider using a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda on the carpet- this will cause a chemical reaction that will break down the protein and acid in the vomit.
Once this is done, use a carpet steamer to remove any faint traces of vomit stains on the carpet.
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