Play Doh Stains In Carpet

Although play doh may look like a mushy mess it doesn t have to spell complete disaster for your carpet.

Play doh stains in carpet.

Treat light colored upholstery and carpet or any fabric with stubborn playdough stains by dabbing at the stain with three percent hydrogen peroxide. 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. Blot the stain gently until the remaining playdough residue is removed. It s best to do this when the play dough is dry.

Separate the carpet fibers slightly with your hands to reach bits of deep down play doh. Allow the peroxide to remain on the surface for one hour to remove the stain then pat dry. When it comes to play doh in your carpet it s not just the viscous putty that can get left behind. Use hydrogen peroxide for stubborn stains on white carpets.

This will soften the play dough making it a lot easier to remove. But put a little elbow grease into it. The bright dyes used in the product may leave your carpet stained. Dampen a cloth with hot water and place it on top of the play dough.

Pick up large or loose pieces of play doh from the carpet by hand. Use a screwdriver or butter knife or something to chip away at the play doh. The carpet and play doh will look frosted over. Hydrogen peroxide will also effectively remove any discolorations caused by the playdough but should only be used on white carpet.

Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to the stain with a clean paper towel.