Bleach Discolored Carpet

White bleach stains will require a stronger mix and may involve two colors but always start with the blue.

Bleach discolored carpet.

A bleach spill on a carpet whether it be large or small leaves behind a telltale 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. Pour the solution over the bleach stain and let sit for about 5 minutes.

Choose one of the methods below. Mix tsp of mild dish soap with 1 cup of warm water. Instead it strips the dye out of the carpet fibers leaving a mark. 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.

I spent about an hour following instructions and will post before and after pics below. If you are doing a beige carpet all you will most likely need to use is the blue die to fix orange or yellowish bleach stains. 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.

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. However there are ways to repair the area without replacing an entire room of carpet.