If you’ve ever spilt Sudocrem on a carpet then you’ll be familiar with that gut-wrenching feeling that your carpet is ruined, but fear not. There are actually quite a few ways you can get Sudocrem out of your carpet, most of which require things that you can find laying around your house.
If you’re in a hurry our favourite method for getting rid of Sudocrem in a carpet is to use a warm mixture of one part washing up liquid to two parts water.
Before we look through some of the other methods, let’s take a deeper look into what Sudocrem actually is so we can determine which techniques will work best to remove it.
What Is Sudocrem?
Sudocrem is a thick white cream that is used to create a barrier between the skin and the air. Sudocrem is most commonly used to treat nappy rash, but it can also be used to treat eczema, burns and other skin conditions.
Sudocrem consists of over 15 ingredients including paraffin wax, synthetic beeswax and zinc oxide. It is known to be very difficult to remove from surfaces, and especially so from carpets. This is because Sudocrem is a barrier that is designed to be difficult to remove, which means it can be quite stressful if you do end up spilling some of it.
Methods To Remove Sudocrem From Carpet
Despite Sudocrem being notoriously hard to clean up and remove from carpet, the methods below will give you the best chances of cleaning it up properly.
Before you decide which method to use, please make sure to spot test each one on a small area of your carpet to make sure that it won’t cause any damage to your carpet.
Let’s start with the basic steps you should take to remove most of the Sudocrem before using any cleaning agents.
Remove Any Excess Sudocrem With A Blunt Knife Or Spatula
If you’ve spilt Sudocrem on a carpet, the first thing to do is to scrape away any excess with a blunt knife or spatula. This will remove the majority of the Sudocrem, just be careful not to apply too much pressure or you may damage the carpet fibres.
Wipe Away Anything Left With Baby Wipes
Once you’ve scraped away what you can then baby wipes are a great way to wipe away any remaining Sudocrem on the surface of the carpet.
We personally love using baby wipes for this purpose because they won’t cause any damage to the carpet fibres and are one of the most common things to have laying around your house.
Again, don’t apply a lot of pressure or you will simply make the problem worse for yourself by pressing the Sudocrem into the carpet fibres. The key is to be gentle to lift any Sudocrem that has not yet been absorbed deep into the carpet – blot the carpet, don’t wipe.
Now that you’ve removed any excess Sudocrem sitting on the surface of your carpet, we’ve listed our 3 best cleaning agents to get the remaining Sudocrem out of your carpet.
1. Washing Up Liquid And Hot Water
A bog-standard washing up liquid can work wonders for removing Sudocrem from carpet. Simply mix one part washing up liquid to two parts warm water to make a solution and apply this to the Sudocrem with a flannel or cleaning brush to work the remaining stain out.
If this method doesn’t seem to be working, consider one of the other two options.
2. Lemon Juice And Warm Water
Lemon juice is a great natural cleaner due to its low pH and other properties and can be used to tackle a Sudocrem stain on carpet.
Create a solution by mixing lemon juice with warm water and apply it the same as you would with washing up liquid. This will hopefully remove any remaining stains that the Sudocrem has left and will leave your carpet looking brand new.
3. White Vinegar
If you’ve had a heavy spillage of Sudocrem then white vinegar is your best bet. This is used by professional cleaning companies and is a powerful agent to remove stains from carpet.
Simply work the white vinegar solution into the Sudocrem using either flannel or brush to gently lift the Sudocrem from the carpet, making sure to not cause any damage to the fibres. Once the solution has done its work then a carpet shampoo can be applied to lift the vinegar-Sudocrem mixture and leave your carpet looking fresh.
What If The Stain Won’t Shift?
If you’ve tried all of the above methods and the stain still won’t shift, then your best bet is to have your carpet steam cleaned.
This will usually cost between £20 and £30 per room, but it’s one of the few ways to properly clean a carpet and it will definitely be able to lift a Sudocrem stain with ease, granted you don’t leave the stain for too long before treating it.
You could always hire a carpet cleaner as well, which can be more affordable, but if you opt to use a professional they will be able to use the right cleaning solution to life the Sudocrem stain.
Final Thoughts
Thanks for taking the time to read this article, if you have any other methods for getting Sudocrem out of carpet then be sure to let us know by contacting us here!
Don’t forget to spot test each method on your carpet before you jump in, just to be double-sure that it won’t cause any damage.