How to Remove Curry Stains From Carpet

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Often containing a mix of red pepper, coriander and cumin, among a large variety of other spices, curry can be used as a gravy or sauce or as a side dish served with rice or bread. It is most often associated with Asian and Indian cuisines, but is served around the world.

Things You Will Need

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  • Bowl
  • Warm water
  • Dish detergent
  • White vinegar
  • Clean white rag or towel
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Ammonia

Most people will find colorful curry stains nearly impossible to remove from carpeting. Knowing the tricks to removing curry stains from your carpet can prevent permanent damage.

  • Mix 2 c. warm water, 1 Tbsp. dish detergent and 1 Tbsp. white vinegar in a bowl.

  • Soak part of a clean white rag or towel in the water-detergent-vinegar solution. Dab onto the stain, then blot with a clean, dry part of the rag or towel to soak up the liquid and stain. Allow to dry completely before applying any other cleaning solution.

  • Apply rubbing alcohol in the same way as the vinegar mixture. Blot, then soak up the alcohol and stain. Allow to dry completely before applying any other cleaning solution.

  • Mix ¼ c. ammonia with 1 c. warm water and apply to the stain. You can also mix in ¼ c. dish detergent for stronger cleaning power, if needed. Dab ammonia mixture onto the stain; add more ammonia mixture every 5 minutes. Continue for 30 minutes.

  • Dab cold water onto the stain, then soak up the water and ammonia mixture. Repeat if necessary to remove the stain.

    • Tip

    Do not rub or scrub the carpet, as this can affect the "lie" of the carpet fibers. Use a blotting motion only. Spot test cleaning solution on a hidden part of carpet first to ensure there is no discoloration or damage to the carpet.

    Warning

    Only use ammonia on light-colored carpet, as ammonia can have a bleaching effect.

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