Bleach Discolored Carpet

If repeated cleaning attempts with enzyme based cleansers do not fix your carpet s discoloration you might need to replace the damaged section of carpet.

Bleach discolored carpet.

A bleach spill on a carpet whether it be large or small leaves behind a telltale mark. I spent about an hour following instructions and will post before and after pics below. However there are ways to repair the area without replacing an entire room of carpet. Be careful not to scrub or rub the bleach as this could worsen the stain.

Bleach stains or faded discolored spots on your carpet are a result of the carpet dye being removed not of something being deposited onto the carpet that could be removed as with other stains. Choose one of the methods below. If your carpet discoloration is the result of spilling bleach ammonia or another toxic chemical cleaning the carpet will not fix the problem. Technically bleach does not stain a carpet.

Instead it strips the dye out of the carpet fibers leaving a mark. Bleach spots create areas of yellow white or a much lighter version of the original dye on the carpet which can detract from the beauty of. As soon as you notice the bleach stain immediately blot it with water and paper towel. White bleach stains will require a stronger mix and may involve two colors but always start with the blue.

Ordinary dirt and grease spots which occur with food spills and normal use can usually be removed without damage if treated promptly or cleaned by a professional. Mix tsp of mild dish soap with 1 cup of warm water. Pour the solution over the bleach stain and let sit for about 5 minutes.