If you have tarred carpet or rugs, don't despair. You can completely remove the patch by first wiping off the oil residue, then treating any dark traces that remain. For this purpose, you can use different products that you already use for cleaning. Read on: you will discover the most effective methods to remedy the problem.
Steps
Step 1. Rub ice cubes all over the stain to cool it and melt the tar that has stuck to the fibers
If the tar is extremely dry and has hardened, rub the stain with glycerin instead, and leave it on long enough to soften it
Step 2. Use a flatware, such as a spoon or dull knife, to scrape and remove the pieces of tar
Step 3. Use a rag or soft cotton cloth to gently blot and absorb the stain from the carpet or carpet
You may need more rags if the stain is large enough or if a cloth becomes completely tarred
Step 4. Soak a sponge in turpentine or eucalyptus oil and continue dabbing the tar stain on the carpet until it is completely gone
You could use a solution meant for dry cleaning instead of turpentine or eucalyptus oil
Step 5. Mix 1.20ml liquid dish soap with 60ml water
Alternatively, you can mix 15ml of liquid dish detergent, 15ml of white vinegar, and 500ml of warm water
Step 6. Pour some of the solution you prepared onto the stain in order to completely cover it
Step 7. Scrub the tar stain with a toothbrush to make the detergent and vinegar solution work better
Step 8. Spray water or rinse the area to remove excess foam created by the solution
- If the tar has not yet been completely removed, apply isopropyl alcohol to a soft, white cloth and continue blotting the area until the stain is gone.
- Blot and rub the stain in one direction only if using the isopropyl alcohol method. If it gets into the carpet, you risk permanently damaging the latex underneath.
Step 9. Use a clean, dry towel to pat the area and absorb excess water
Step 10. Let the area air dry for a few minutes
Check it to make sure it is completely dry.
