How to Clean Sticky Syrup from Carpet

by | Feb 19, 2023 | Carpet Cleaning, How To

It’s a sticky situation when syrup spills on your carpet. The good news is that you can clean up the mess with some dishwashing liquid, baking soda, and water. Here’s what to do: Blot up as much of the mess as you can with a paper towel. Mix dishwashing liquid, baking soda, and water in a bowl. Apply the cleaning solution to the area with a sponge or cloth and let it sit for 30 minutes. Remove the mixture from your carpet by blotting it with a clean sponge or cloth.

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to clean sticky syrup from carpet in detail. You can also use this method to remove other similarly sticky substances from most carpets and we’ll also give you some tips you should consider when facing this type of mess.

Blot up as much of the mess as you can with a paper towel.

To remove the sticky syrup from your carpet, blot up as much of it as you can with a paper towel. If there are any hardened or excessively sticky bits left behind, scrape them off with a butter knife or similar scraper. Then use another clean paper towel for each area to blot up more syrup until no more comes up on its own. Do not rub at this point; doing so will only make matters worse!

Mix dishwashing liquid, baking soda, and water in a bowl.

Mix 1/2 cup of dishwashing liquid, 1/2 cup baking soda, and 1 gallon of warm water in a large bowl. The ratio of ingredients should be about 1:1:1; if you don’t have enough dishwashing liquid on hand, use more baking soda instead (it will still work just fine).

You’ll want to stir this solution until it has the consistency of pancake batter–not too thick or thin.

Apply the cleaning solution to the area with a sponge or cloth and let it sit for 30 minutes.

Now that you have soaked up as much of the syrup as possible, apply the cleaning solution to the area with a sponge or cloth and let it sit for 30 minutes. Don’t let this solution dry on your carpet!

Remove the mixture from your carpet by blotting with a clean sponge or cloth.

Blot up as much of the cleaning solution as possible with a clean sponge or cloth. If you have a stain remover, apply it onto your carpet and let it sit for 15 minutes before blotting up again. Do not rub or scrub at this point; simply blot with a clean cloth until no more liquid comes out of your carpeting.

Considerations

There are a few things to consider when cleaning sticky syrup from your carpet. Different carpets react differently to detergents, so always test an inconspicuous area first for color fastness. If the dishwashing liquid causes an issue with your carpet, try using a different cleaning method or another type of detergent altogether.

To Conclude

Cleaning sticky syrup from carpet is a common problem, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult one. If you follow the steps outlined here, you should find that your carpets are clean and stain-free in no time at all!

FAQ

Would this also be how to clean cough syrup from carpet?

Cough syrup is a little different from other sticky substances as it will contain medication and dyes that could react differently to cleaning attempts, depending on the exact formulation and the type of carpet.

The first step will be to identify what kind of cough syrup you have on your carpet. If there’s no label on it, try putting a bit in a cup or small bowl and checking if it dissolves into water (this is typical for most over-the-counter medications). If you see any color, this means that there are dyes in the solution, which will react differently to cleaning attempts than plain cough syrup without dyes.

Next, try testing different methods on an inconspicuous area of your carpet—this way if it doesn’t work out as expected, no harm done! Here are some options:

White Vinegar + Baking Soda – Mix equal parts vinegar and baking soda together and apply with a soft cloth or sponge directly onto the stain; let sit for about five minutes before blotting up with another clean cloth; repeat if necessary until no more liquid can be felt by your bare hand.

Would this also be how to clean dried syrup from carpet?

Once syrup has completely dried, the way you clean it up will include a few additional steps. While small hardened pieces can be scraped, if the whole spill has hardened, scraping it can damage your carpet, especially if it’s a softer plush variety.

To soften the syrup then clean the spill:
1. Apply hot water to the area with a sponge or towel and blot the moisture up until most of the syrup has dissolved away.
2. Use a hair dryer on low heat to help loosen any remaining syrup and make it easier to remove.
3. Use a stiff brush to scrub away any remaining residue and rinse thoroughly with warm water until no more foam appears on top of the surface being cleaned (this indicates that all soap residue has been removed).