Do you have a carpet stain in your house that you’ve tried to clean again and again, but it just won’t budge? It can feel like the unsightly splotch is laughing at you every time you scrub it and it remains stubbornly attached to the fibers not matter what cleaner you use. It turns out, you should be reaching for a different type of product to get the job done: a trusty can of WD-40.
We usually think of the classic spray when we have a squeaky hinge, but it’s surprisingly helpful for getting rid of carpet stains, too. There’s a clue in the name that most of us overlook: “WD” stands for “water displacement.” In the case of a carpet stain, that displacement works on pretty much any liquid that’s set into it. Rather than leaving a new stain of its own, the oil in WD-40 lifts the debris and makes it easier to wipe away.
The UK website for WD-40 even lists instructions on how to use the product on carpets. They say to spray a little on the stain, “only a small amount will do.” Then, let the product “work its magic” and wait a few seconds for it to absorb into the fibers. Once it seems soaked up, grab a wet sponge and rub the product into the stain for about 30 seconds. You’ll probably notice the stain starting to lift as you go. After that, you can dry it all off with a towel and the stain will have disappeared. They recommend following up with carpet cleaner to freshen it up a bit more (and get rid of the lingering smell of WD-40).
Still skeptical? So was the woman in the video below before she followed similar instructions on a year-old stain on the carpet in her kid’s room. Take a look at how well it worked for her:
Stains ruin the appearance of your carpet; Spray the stain with WD-40, wait for two minutes, apply mild detergent and warm water solution and blot the stain away. Well, if it fails the professional carpet cleaners are a call away.
WD-40 is also great for removing coffee stains, not only from carpets, but shirts, trousers, floor tiles and counters too. Regardless of the nature of the coffee stained material, all that you need to do is spray a little WD-40 onto the stain. Give it time to work and rub it off with a clean cloth or put the item in the washing machine.
The next thing you need to do is apply some WD-40 over the stain as above, but you will also have to neutralise the odour. This can be done with the help of some warm water and white vinegar. Make a mixture of both these substances in a ¼ cup and let it soak over the stain. Once the stain has dried up, then you can begin working on it with the WD-40 minus the odour.
The next step here would be to spray some WD-40 over the stain and enough to liberally moisten the entire area. Now get your hands on some white cloth and rub over the stain. You will see that the bloodstains would be transferred over to the cloth slowly. Keep repeating this process as many times as you think is necessary.
From time-to-time, an accident is bound to happen and you will need a good stain remover for carpets. It doesn’t matter what stain your carpet has suffered from, there is nothing that WD-40 Multi-Purpose Spray can’t handle.
The first thing you need to do is blot the entire stain using a dry towel. Don’t rub it as the stain will become larger and more difficult to remove. Once the stain has been blotted, you need to drench a clean lint-free cloth with a few liberal sprays of WD-40 and pat over the affected area. Once the colour comes off, you can switch to the towel again and try to wipe off the stain completely.
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Do you have a carpet stain in your house that you’ve tried to clean again and again, but it just won’t budge? It can feel like the unsightly splotch is laughing at you every time you scrub it and it remains stubbornly attached to the fibers not matter what cleaner you use. It turns out, you should be reaching for a different type of product to get the job done: a trusty can of WD-40.
We usually think of the classic spray when we have a squeaky hinge, but it’s surprisingly helpful for getting rid of carpet stains, too. There’s a clue in the name that most of us overlook: “WD” stands for “water displacement.” In the case of a carpet stain, that displacement works on pretty much any liquid that’s set into it. Rather than leaving a new stain of its own, the oil in WD-40 lifts the debris and makes it easier to wipe away.
The UK website for WD-40 even lists instructions on how to use the product on carpets. They say to spray a little on the stain, “only a small amount will do.” Then, let the product “work its magic” and wait a few seconds for it to absorb into the fibers. Once it seems soaked up, grab a wet sponge and rub the product into the stain for about 30 seconds. You’ll probably notice the stain starting to lift as you go. After that, you can dry it all off with a towel and the stain will have disappeared. They recommend following up with carpet cleaner to freshen it up a bit more (and get rid of the lingering smell of WD-40).
Still skeptical? So was the woman in the video below before she followed similar instructions on a year-old stain on the carpet in her kid’s room. Take a look at how well it worked for her:
How to Remove Stubborn Carpet Stains with WD40
FAQ
How do you clean carpet with WD-40?
Is WD-40 safe to use on carpet?
Will WD-40 remove rust stains from carpet?
Can you use WD-40 on carpet?
Rather than leaving a new stain of its own, the oil in WD-40 lifts the debris and makes it easier to wipe away. The UK website for WD-40 even lists instructions on how to use the product on carpets. They say to spray a little on the stain, “only a small amount will do.”
Can you use WD-40 to clean ink off carpet?
The video suggests using WD-40 to clean the ink off the carpet. Yes, WD-40, the spray lubricant that I normally think of as the stuff to grab when you have a squeak in a door hinge. After you spray the ink stain on the carpet with the WD-40 let it sit for a couple of minutes, and then sponge the stain with warm soapy water.
Can WD-40 remove wood stain and varnish from carpet?
Yes, you can use WD-40 to remove wood stain and varnish from carpet. I had spilled stain on our carpet 3 days prior to filming this video. It works. Just make sure you use another cleaner to remove the oil left from the WD-40.
Can you use WD-40 to kill weeds?
Just spray with WD-40, wait about a minute then wipe the residue away with a cloth. If there’s an ugly oil spot on your garage floor or the driveway, give the spot a good coat with WD-40 then hose it down. The spot should disappear once the water dries. Some gardeners will tell you WD-40 works great as a weed killer. Try using it on thistle.