Removing salt stains from carpet

[22velocity]

What do you feel is the best way to get out salt stains from a front drivers side carpet. Some of the salt has hardened on the carpet and I know a vacuum followed up with a stiff bristled carpet brush is not getting it done. Thanks Frank

 

[zzyyzx]

A steam cleaner or extractor would probably do the job. If you don't have access to those, try some warm-hot water applied with a sponge to loosen the salt and then scrub, rinse and vacuum when it's dry.

 

[stilez]

See my signature...I have revised the method a few times and it has worked for a bunch of members on this as well as others.

 

[togwt]

Road Salt-:

Use a stiff brush to dislodge any loose road salt and then remove with a vacuum, spray the area with a carpet cleaner and let it soak in, rinse with an alkaline solution of baking soda / water and repeat until most of the stain has been lifted. Finally clean carpets by spraying the area with a carpet shampoo rinse and then remove with a carpet extractor. Using the vacuum, remove the excess moisture, loose dirt and the grime. Allow carpets / mats to thoroughly dry before use, then apply a fabric protection (303TM High Tech Fabric Guard)



Be aware that once you add water to salt it becomes acidic (corrosive); "Always add the acid to the water, never add the water to acid" Chemistry 101, take care to dry the affected area thoroughly after the salt has been removed.