What is the best way to get clay out of carpet?

Clay stains from the yard or art class are difficult to remove from clothing, furniture, or stain on your carpet.
You’ll remove stubborn clay stains with these strategies.
Clay streaks on clothing
Ouch! Your child’s art smock missed a clay stain on their shirt. Try these clay stain removal ideas before tossing the clothing.
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- Spoon off leftover clay from cloth (be sure to run the spoon down the weave of the fabric – not across the stained area).
- Stir together 1 cup white vinegar and 3 teaspoons iodized salt. Soak a cloth in vinegar and salt and apply it to the clay stain. Soak garments until soaked to remove clay stains.
- Then, massage the soaked cloth into the clay-stained fabric’s weave. After 30 minutes, rinse the vinegar/iodized salt mixture with cold water.
- If the stain remains, repeat the process two or three times.
Other approaches include:
- For bigger clay stains, use two or three vinegar/salt mixtures.
- Light mud/clay stains can be brushed off or soaked overnight in water.
- If the mud or clay stain is stubborn, brush it off again and soak it in 1/4 cup ammonia and liquid detergent before washing in the hottest water feasible for the cloth and using the proper bleach (check the label for washing instructions).
- Stains shouldn’t go in the dryer. Heat sets clay stains.
Clay streaks on unwashables
If the soiled article of clothing isn’t washable, you can try to remove it yourself before sending it to the dry cleaner. Let the clay dry, then use a stiff-bristled brush on paper to remove it. Instead of removing red clay yourself, take it to the dry cleaner.
Clay stains on furniture or carpet.
To remove clay or mud stains, brush as much as possible onto white paper, then vacuum.
After vacuuming, mix white vinegar and water and dab the stain. Blot until dry with an absorbent cloth.
If the discoloration remains, sponge it with water and white vinegar. Change the cloth as it absorbs additional stain.
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If the stain is light, apply carpet shampoo. Red clay stains may require skilled carpet cleaning.
Again, let the clay dry before removing stains from the upholstery. Use a spray bottle with water on the stain, then wipe gently with a clean towel. Dab and blot until the stain is gone.
If this fails, try water and bleach-free detergent. After spraying, dabbing, and blotting, spray plain water and blot to eliminate suds. Mix water and vinegar to eliminate suds, then blot dry.
Things to consider
- More likely to be removed if treated quickly.
- Cold water is excellent for rinsing stains so they don’t set and become tougher to remove.
- Before employing a cleaning solution, test it on an inconspicuous area, such the inside of a sleeve.
- Certain chemicals shouldn’t be combined, so rinse one cleaning solution before using another.
- Before removing stains, read the garment’s care instructions. Some clothes are too fragile for stain removal and should be dry cleaned.
- Abrading cloth to remove stains might cause fading.
- Blotting stains with a white cloth is advised. After treating the stain with water, fold a clean white towel and gently blot it to examine how much stain migrated.
- Always observe the product label when using commercial stain removers and detergents.
- Washable fabrics are easy to clean.