Cleaning and Stain Removal - Water-based vegetable dye and mineral dyes

Hello!

I spilled some teal loose powder cosmetic (similar to MAC Pigments, if anyone is familiar with that product) on my beige carpet. I removed loose particles of powder but, unfortunately, the color has been rubbed in.

I've used general carpet cleaners, a steam cleaner and a lot of scrubbing but there are still large and bright stains. I am confident that this problem is beyond physical removal and I am looking for chemical solutions that will help.

The maker of this product said that it contains water-based vegetable dye and mineral dyes.

What do you think I should do?

Thank you in advance! I dread the thought of having to get new carpet.

You may want to try a dry cleaning solvent. Cosmetic spills can be a pain, but will come out. I would apply the solvent, let dwell a minute or 2 and blot working outside to in. Repeated applications may be needed. Note: I would advise against "soaking" the carpet with the solvent as it can cause delamination. Afterwards rinse with cool water. You can find a good solvent at your local home improvement stores.

Thank you.

Also, would you recommend Motsenbocker's cleaners for this problem? If so, which one specifically?

I havent had the chance to use those cleaners. Twelevepole i think has and may chime in.

Vegetable dyes have been used since ancient times for dying skin, fabrics, fibers, and a variety of items. Many of these dyes tend to be permanent. Motsenbocker's ink remover (solvent) or their enzyme cleaner may be helpful to lighten stain. Because you wet the powdered dye, you turned it into a liquid dye which has dyed your carpet. It is doubtful that a professional carpet cleaner could remove the dye stain. This situation will most likely call for a carpet repair where affected area is cut out and replaced with patch from left over carpet or a piece from an inconspicuous area such as a closet.