How to Remove Butter or Grease Stains from a Carpet
Prevent people or pets from walking on the butter or grease stain., Scrape off as much as possible., Sprinkle cornmeal over the stain., Leave for up to half an hour to soak up the butter or grease. , Vacuum as usual.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prevent people or pets from walking on the butter or grease stain.
Place a marker such as a book or a container, a chair or small table over or next to the stain area to prevent walking onto it while you gather the cleaning supplies. -
Step 2: Scrape off as much as possible.
Do this very gently, so as not to rub any more of the grease into the carpet.
Use the side of a butter knife to do this. , Do not rub this in; simply sprinkle it right over the butter or grease stain. ,, The stain should lift with the cornmeal. -
Step 3: Sprinkle cornmeal over the stain.
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Step 4: Leave for up to half an hour to soak up the butter or grease.
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Step 5: Vacuum as usual.
Detailed Guide
Place a marker such as a book or a container, a chair or small table over or next to the stain area to prevent walking onto it while you gather the cleaning supplies.
Do this very gently, so as not to rub any more of the grease into the carpet.
Use the side of a butter knife to do this. , Do not rub this in; simply sprinkle it right over the butter or grease stain. ,, The stain should lift with the cornmeal.
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