Play Doh Stains In Carpet

Dampen a cloth with hot water and place it on top of the play dough.

Play doh stains in carpet.

But put a little elbow grease into it. Blot the stain gently until the remaining playdough residue is removed. This will soften the play dough making it a lot easier to remove. Hydrogen peroxide will also effectively remove any discolorations caused by the playdough but should only be used on white carpet.

Allow the peroxide to remain on the surface for one hour to remove the stain then pat dry. Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to the stain with a clean paper towel. The bright dyes used in the product may leave your carpet stained. It s best to do this when the play dough is dry.

Let it sit there for about an hour. Don t get so aggressive that you damage the carpet. 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.

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. Separate the carpet fibers slightly with your hands to reach bits of deep down play doh. 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.

Brush the play dough off the carpet with a stiff brush to remove any small bits of play dough stuck to the carpet.