Clean Antifreeze Off Carpet

Nasty car carpet cleaning 4 easy ways.

Clean antifreeze off carpet.

You can clean antifreeze out of a carpet in 6 steps. Use an old washcloth or paper towels to soak up the excess antifreeze. Add a degreasing cleanser to the carpet. Dip a nylon stiff bristled brush in clean water.

Rinse the brush when finished to remove any antifreeze on it. Second pour hot water over the stain and apply a degreasing carpet cleaner. Use a wet dry vacuum to remove the coolant. Then apply a vinegar solution and sprinkle some baking soda.

Antifreeze is water soluble. You can use water to rinse the anti freeze out of the carpeting provided you remove the carpeting from the car first. Step 1 soak the excess antifreeze from the carpet with paper towels. Use the hose to suction up the antifreeze and water.

Use the brush to scrub the area with the wet laundry detergent. Use a commercial cleaner that has a scent to help mask the coolant smell. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands. Do not press or rub on the area.

Pick up and throw away the newspaper. Follow the directions on the cleanser and then use the shop vacuum to remove the cleaner from the carpet. Clean the spill area vigorously using soap and warm water. If the spill is in the garage or outdoors you can hose the remaining suds and water into your lawn.

First you need to remove excess antifreeze. Rinsing it into the lawn allows the soil to filter the toxins before they reach groundwater while if hosed into the street it flows directly into storm drains. Lay the absorbent cloth on top of the coolant and allow it to soak up the antifreeze for one to two minutes. Avoid pressing the paper towels or rubbing them over the antifreeze because you may spread the stain.