How to Clean Vomit from a Persian Rug
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Scrape up vomit, using some scraping utensil (spatula, spoon or other). Blot the area with damp paper towels.
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Create a vinegar and water solution. Thesteamteam.com suggests using 1/3 cup of white vinegar and 2/3 cup of water mixed in a spray bottle. Spray this liberally over the stain.
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Blot the area with damp paper towels, rubbing the vinegar solution into the carpet. Vinegar will also help with the odor.
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Use the dish detergent mixture now-- ¼ tsp. of a clear (dye-free and bleach-free) dish detergent mixed with a quart of water in a bowl--to blot the vomit stain.
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Rinse the area, either by spraying water from a water bottle or by blotting with more damp paper towels until the stain and the cleaning solution is removed. Place paper towels over the stain to absorb more moisture--weigh these down with a paper weight or similar item for an hour.
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