i need to remove a stain?

Question

i spilled pink fingernail polish on a rug on the baige part, and i got the stain out with a little fingernail polish remover, and some shaving cream, and oxi clean, and then i had a big darker stain on the rug, and i used some more shaving cream, oxi clean, grease lightning, and resolve, and some other carpet stain remover, and water, and it is still a little damp, but it is still darker. it looks like a huge water stain or something. i need to know how to get it out or if when it dries up it will come out.

Answer 1

When carpet is wet it looks darker. When it is partially dry, see if it is starting to brighten up to match the dry carpet.

Answer 2

You should never mix different chemicals like that on a rug, they can interact with each other causing more of a stain, and can cause the stain to lock in. Sounds like you are just spreading out the polish that did not all come out with the fingernail polish remover. Blot up the excess water with a white towel (only use a white rag). Wait for the carpet to completely dry. If you still notice the spot after it has dried, put acetone (the kind from the paint store) on a white rag and try blotting the area. If this does not work, you have set the stain in and your best bet would be to have a professional carpet cleaner out to attempt to get the stain out. Be sure to inform him of all the chemicals that you used on the carpeting.

Answer 3

The carpet fibers may be retaining all the moisture from the cleaning, thus giving this area a darker appearance. You could take a white towel and gently blot the spot. I'd have to see it to decide what to do. You might want to take a hair dryer and put it on cool or low, hold it a distance from the stain, and gently rub the edges as you keep the dryer moving. This may help to eliminate a "water ring" stain. Good luck.