** This info is off the shaw stain center app, look to see the specifics on how to blot or dab. The app is free and very useful! there are videos linked from youtube that I thought were pretty helpful also**
Before you start it is smart to try it on a small inconspicuous area because some carpets can change color with different solutions. Clean responsibly and at your own risk.
Oil based makeup:
Detergent- Mix ¼ teaspoon clear or see through hand dish washing detergent with one cup WARM (not hot) water.
Solvent- Liquid, non-oily, non-caustic type sold for spot removal from garments. Use products for grease, oil, and tar removal such as Carbona and Afta. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY O CARPET to prevent damage.
Removal Procedure- Apply solvent with a dry, white towel or cloth. Remember DO NOT apply direcly to the carpet. Blot; do not rub the stain. If stain persists, rinse rag and repeat.
Non-oil based makeup:
Solutions:
Ammonia- Undiluted, clear, non-sudsy, household ammonia.
Detergent- Mix ¼ teaspoon clear or see through hand dish washing detergent with one cup WARM (not hot) water.
Hydrogen Peroxide/ ammonia- Mix ½ cup hydrogen peroxide (3% solution available in the drugstores) with 1 tablespoon undiluted, unscented, clear (not sudsy) household ammonia. Use with in 22 hours of mixing.
White vinegar- Undiluted distilled white vinegar.
Removal Procedure-
1. Scrape or blot up excess spill.
2. Apply detergent with a damp towel. Blot; do not rub.
3. Apply water with a damp towel.
4. Blot; Finish with a weighted pad of towels.
If stain persists…
1. Apply detergent with a damp towel; leave on for 3-5 min. Do not blot or rub.
2. If stain is removed, finish with a water rinse. Blot, then apply a pad of weighted paper towels. If a stain is not removed continue as follows.
3. Apply hydrogen peroxide/ ammonia solution and allow to dry under weighted plastic wrap until removal is complete.
4. Apply water with a damp towel.
5. Blot; finish with weighted pad of paper towels.
6. To neutralize the area, apply white vinegar but only after the stain is removed.
7. Always rinse and blot as the last step.
For existing stains use the hydrogen peroxide solution according to the below links…
http://spotremoval.coit.com/how-to-get-makeup-out-of-carpet
http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-make-up-from-carpet/
Attached is a link to a video (that I did not do) that I found may be a helpful guide to different ways that may help you with your stains I found them interesting but I have not tried them my self… TRY A YOUR OWN RISK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxsJUMwggv4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vna5IM8U0GU
