How to remove iodine from carpet

Iodine is good for healing children's scratches and cuts, but if it gets on clothing, the marks can be serious. Iodine is a dye, so you'll need to get to it quickly and follow these steps to remove the stain.

What chemicals will help remove iodine from the carpet?

First step: Remove or blot up as much iodine as possible from the carpet using clean, dry white paper towels. Do not scrub the stain if you use a paper towel, as this may spread the iodine throughout the carpet.

Step Two: Apply your cleaner to the affected area, making sure it covers the entire iodine stain.

Step Three: The area should be agitated to loosen any loose particles and help the chemical penetrate the carpet fibers.

Step Four: Remove or, using a clean white absorbent towel, blot the stain until it is dry. Again, make sure you don't rub the dirt as this may spread it into the carpet. Blot the stain gently and carefully.

Step Six: If this method has not yet completely removed the stain, apply a chemical that works to remove the rest of the stain. Follow the instructions on the chemical bottles.

What natural remedies can remove iodine from the carpet?

1. Blot up as much of the spilled iodine as possible with paper towels. If you see dried particles, use a vacuum cleaner to clean them.
2. Pour about 1/4 teaspoon of mild liquid soap into a small container with 1 cup of warm water.
3. Test the cleaning solution on a small area of ​​the carpet that is not usually visible. Some carpets react differently to certain detergents. The last thing you want is to make the painted area even more noticeable.
4. Dip a cloth into the cleaning mixture and apply it to the stained area, towards the center of the stain. Give the detergent at least five minutes to release the iodine from the carpet. Blot the stain with a clean white cloth.
5. What else can I use to clean the stain? Make a paste with a mixture of water and baking soda and rub the mixture into the stained carpet with your fingers or a cloth. Leave the carpet for five minutes, moisten it with water and blot the dirt with a cloth.
6. Make a mixture of 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup water if the stain is still visible. Pour the mixture into a spray can and spray the area. Let the vinegar mixture work for about five minutes and then use a cloth to blot the carpet.
7. Pour cold water over the stain and soak up the water with a paper towel or cloth to remove any residue from the carpet.