To remove a vomit or throw-up stain out of carpet, get your act together quickly.
If you allow the vomit stains to sit long enough, it will move deeper into the carpet. When that happens, cleaning up the vomit becomes harder. Here is how you can eliminate vomit stains and debris from carpet easily and effectively.
Things You Will Need
Cleaning vomit from carpet and other surfaces is easy when you have these tools.
Disposable Gloves
Disposable gloves protect you from germs and vomit. This is why you should always wear gloves when you are removing throw up stains out of carpet.
Scrapper
A scrapper or dust pan is another important cleaning item you will need. Dust pan or scraper is used to remove as much of the vomit stain as possible.
Cleaning Solution
You can either use a home based cleaning solution or buy one from the market. Ensure that the cleaning solution does not have any harmful chemicals.
Steps On How To Clean Vomit From Carpet
Use a dust pan or scraper and try to remove as much of the vomit from carpet or floor as possible. Wrap a plastic bag over the dustpan when removing vomit. Once finished, fold the plastic bag to collect the vomit stains.
A few stains or even a slight amount of vomit will be left behind. Use paper towels to blot carpet areas with vomit. This will help you to easily absorb the residual moisture from the carpet.
Now, use a cleaning agent like cornstarch or baking soda. Cover areas with vomit or stains with either baking soda or cornstarch. These products are excellent for soaking up the excess moisture. However, if you do not have either one of these items at hand, use salt.
Leave the areas where you added baking soda undisturbed for about 10 to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, use a vacuum to remove the cornstarch or baking soda from the carpet. Some residues or stains of the vomit will still remain in the carpet.
Next, let’s see how we can remove the remaining stains and the terrible odor.
How To Remove Vomit Stains From Carpet?
Use an enzyme based cleaner to remove the remaining vomit stains. These items not just remove the stains, but also do a great job of removing the odor. If you do not have any enzymes based cleaner at your home, do not worry. You can easily make a homemade solution with vinegar and dish liquid.
Apply a small amount of the cleaner to the areas with vomit stains. Leave it undisturbed for a couple of minutes for the cleaner to do its work. Use paper towels to remove both the stain and cleaner from the carpet. Repeat the same step for at least 4-5 times to completely remove the stain.
How To Clean Dog Vomit From Carpet?
Wondering how to eliminate any remains of cat vomit from your carpet or other vomit of pets? Do not worry because you can follow the above-mentioned steps for the same. Cleaning bright yellow dog vomit is also simple when using the same method.
How To Clean Off Vomit From A Carpet By Using Vinegar and Water?
Wondering what you need to do to get rid of throw-up stains from your carpet with vinegar and water solution? It is a powerful cleaning agent for removing vomit from carpet. Prepare a fifty-fifty mixture of vinegar and water. Spray the solution on the vomit stains on the carpet. Leave the solution undisturbed for about 30 minutes for it to work.
Vacuum the carpet or use a dry cloth to absorb the moisture from the carpet. Repeat the same procedure for 2 to 3 more times. This will properly remove the stains from the carpet. The vinegar will also help you with the odor too. This method can be used also to remove bile stains from carpet.
How To Get Rid Of Vomit Smell From A Carpet?
Wondering what will make your carpet recover from that vomit stench? We are discussing three simple ways through which you can easily remove the vomit smell.
Removing Vomit Smell With A Detergent
Remove bits of the vomit if it’s still present in the carpet. Do not use excess water while cleaning, as it may spread the vomit to more areas. Soak the area in your carpet with water. This will remove the residual vomit or stains from the carpet.
Brush the carpet area with a small amount of detergent by using a brush. Vacuum out the detergent solution from the carpet and wait for 20 to 30 minutes.
If you see any residues of the vomit, repeat the steps once again until it is completely removed. Vacuum the excess water from the carpet and allow it to try.
How To Remove Vomit Smell With A Baking Soda Paste
Prepare a mixture of baking soda and water. It should be a paste-like solution.
Add a few drops of detergent if needed. Apply the baking soda paste into the carpet area with vomit stains with a brush. Leave it undisturbed for a few hours and use a butter knife to get the solid bits. The smell will most-likely go with the dried vomit and stains.
If any bits of vomit are still present within the carpet, do not worry. Vacuuming it will clear all the tiny bits and make your carpet look clean. If the smell still persists, repeat the steps.
How To Remove Vomit Smell With Vinegar?
Prepare a solution of vinegar and water. If you do not have vinegar at hand, use window cleaners instead. While preparing the solution use twice as water as the vinegar. Add two drops of detergent or dish soap. This will help with removing the strong odor from the carpet.
Use a sponge or brush to scrub the carpet area with vomit stains. The smell may be a bit potent when you are using vinegar. But, do not worry, it will go away. Wait for a couple of hours for the vinegar solution to work its magic. Once the solution on the carpet is dried, vacuum it. If any soap residue is left on the carpet, use a cloth and gently bloat the carpet area.
How To Clean Up Vomit On a Carpet That Is Days Or Hours Old
Cleaning out dried vomit on carpet can be tricky, but it can be easily done. So, here is how you can easily eliminate debris of dried vomit from the carpet. You will need a clean towel, baking soda, vacuum cleaner, and a few more items. Apply baking soda on areas in the carpet with dried vomit and stains. Put a towel on top of the baking soda and wait for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the towel and vacuum the area with baking soda. Your vacuum may draw in vomit into it. So, remove the contents from the vacuum right after use. Remove the rest of the baking soda from the carpet. Looks for spots that may have vomit stains or vomit. If you find any, repeat the process.
Cleaning Out Vomit That Leaves A Terrible Odor
Uncleaned and dried vomit may leave a terrible odor even after cleaning. If that’s the case, here is how to remove the foul smell. Apply baking soda to the affected areas of the carpet. Baking soda will help in neutralizing the smell. Leave the baking soda undisturbed for overnight. Use a vacuum to clean out the baking soda from the carpet.
Prepare a solution of vinegar with water. Make sure to use twice the amount of water as vinegar. Use a spray bottle and fill it with the vinegar water solution. Spray the solution to the affected areas of the carpet. Use paper towels to blot it and then leave it for drying.
Add a bit of baking soda to the carpet to remove the vinegar’s smell. Use a vacuum to remove the baking soda. Ensure that the vomit’s smell is completely gone. Use a deodorizer and gently spray it on to your carpet to make it fresh and clean.
What To Do If The Odor Is Still Left
You will need a carpet cleaner for this cleaning method. However, if you can’t find any, prepare a solution of dish soap and water. It is best to use carpet cleaner for better results. Apply the carpet cleaner on the affected areas of the carpet. Use a towel to blot the area and make sure that no liquid is left behind. Use two or more towels if necessary.
When the area is dry, cover it with another towel. Find a heavy object and place it right on top of the towel. Wait for the carpet area to dry. Check for vomit smells once the area is dried. If there is still smell, use ammonia on the carpet areas and bloat it gently with towels. Repeat the steps until the smell of puke is completely gone.
Note
When repeating the cleaning steps, ensure that the area is dry. If not, then moisture may get trapped under the carpet.