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How to Remove Chlorophyll from Carpet

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Table of Contents:
  1. You Will Need
  2. Steps to Remove the Chlorophyll
  3. Additional Tips and Ideas

Michelle asked: How do you remove chlorophyll spilled onto carpet?

A chlorophyll spill can seem like a disaster, but it’s actually quite easy to remove with the proper cleaners. Follow these guidelines to get your carpet back to new.

You Will Need:

  • Amyl acetate (available online from food supply sites as well as laundry sites)
  • Enzyme detergent
  • Household ammonia
  • Vinegar
  • Clean soft cloths
  • Water
  • Bucket
  • Rubber gloves (optional)

Steps to Remove the Chlorophyll

*All carpets are different and can tolerate different levels of cleaning. Always test cleaners on a small, hidden area first to ensure there is no damage or discoloration to the fibers.

  1. Begin by absorbing as much of the spill as possible with clean cloths. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the area as it will only push the stain further into the fibers.
  2. Next, moisten a cloth with amyl acetate and blot the area. Work from the outside towards the middle to avoid spreading the stain.
  3. As you are blotting, you will begin to see the chlorophyll transfer to the cloth. Use a fresh area of the cloth each time for the quickest removal.
  4. Repeat as necessary.
  5. When the stain is removed, rinse the area completely with clean water.
  6. If the stain persists, apply an enzyme detergent and blot the area as before.
  7. Rinse by blotting with clean water and a clean cloth.
  8. If the stain persists, mix one tablespoon ammonia with ½ cup water. Blot the ammonia solution onto the stained area and remove as before.
  9. Rinse with clean water by blotting with clean cloths
  10. If the stain persists, mix one part vinegar with two parts water. Blot the vinegar solution onto the stained area and remove as before.
  11. Rinse with clean water until all cleaning products are removed.

Additional Tips and Ideas

  • Use caution when working with amyl acetate. Safety information is available from Scorecard.
  • It may be helpful to allow the carpet to dry in between the different types of cleaners to allow for a more accurate idea of how much of the stain remains.
  • If none of the above steps remove the stain, it may require professional bleaching.

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I'm a stay-at-home mom who used to run a small housecleaning business. These days I consider myself more or a mad cleaning-scientist. I do most of the testing for our articles - as well as helping Mark & Melanie write them.

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  1. Serkan says

    January 4, 2013 at 5:37 am

    This sounds weird, but if you scrub the kitty litter into the concrete with a brick, it will actually take out the stain. I had to do this last summer on a huge spot on my drive way. The old man that lives next door told me about it and it worked.

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