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How to get spilled milk out of carpet?

Asked by guadelupechiquitaburrito (12points) November 16th, 2009

I spilled milk. It fell on the carpet. It was vitamin A & D enriched. It was not organic. The carpet is a light brown color and can best described as somewhere between cut pile and frieze. Oh, and in case this makes a difference, the milk had dissolved particles of multi-grain Cheerios, not honey-nut. My concern is that the milk protein will become one with the carpet and the ensuing bacteria will inhabit the microscopic pores and small rodents, ferrets, carpet louse will follow their noses to my breakfast nook.

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casheroo's avatar

Not organic? You’re screwed

Soak it up with a dry towel. Use a stain removal. It’ll be okay.

I have a toddler who spills juice and milk on the floor all the time, and our rugs are just fine and stain/milk free.

guadelupechiquitaburrito's avatar

Yes, but what about the rodents? :)

casheroo's avatar

Um, I’ve never had a rodent issue. A little spilt milk is not going to make them come. Just clean it up.

mclaugh's avatar

SHAMWOW!!! lmao

YARNLADY's avatar

What I do is pour at least a cup of clear water on it, then put down a towel and step on it several times to soak up as much as possible. Then get another towel and do the same. If there is any residue left, repeat.

CMaz's avatar

Spill wine on it.

ratboy's avatar

Get a cat that really sucks. If he doesn’t get the milk out of the carpet, he will at least handle the rodent problem.

eponymoushipster's avatar

whatever you do, don’t cry over it!

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