Oh no!!! Bleach on the carpet!! How can I get it out? Or at least reverse the damage?

Question

the carpet is an off-white, but the bleach has turned it a bit yellow. I'm really worried because I am in an apartment and I am afraid they are going to charge me a HUGE fine for this!!

Answer 1

omg god, yes it is done and no reverse.  You know have a couple of clothes that no way to get them back.

no i am thinking what about getting , permanent markers in the same color of your carpet like WHITE or something.... LIKE OFF WHITE if there is somehting like that , try that.  

there is  no more damage you can do i think at this point

Answer 2

When I read your question first, I was going to recommend magic marker like Sharpie. Lots of designers use them for that same purpose. Nowadays they make them in all kinds of shades and colors. But I am not sure if it will work with off-white color carpet. If its a big part of a carpet,  call Sears and ask them if it is possible to replace a square.

There is no reverse to bleach effects.  

Answer 3

rub a little coffee or a wet tea bag

They will lightly stain the bleach.

Answer 4

INSTEAD OF MARKER to cover the spot -

You're going to have a hard time matching off white with a Sharpie, so here's another idea.  Get craft paint (acrylic or fabric) and thin it a bit with water to make it easier to work with.  You can buy ivory and white, so you can blend to get a better match.  It'll be easier to get it down in there.  If you use a soft cloth (not paper towel) to blot the excess, you shouldn't have the crispy texture that wall paint would give you.  Try a tiny area and adjust the paint color before doing the whole thing.   Good Luck!

Answer 5

o dear  dam what a bummer  NASTY HORRID STUFF THAT WHY I HATE BLEACH AND DON'TT USE IT   U MAY NEED A NEW CARPET THAT WOULD BE THAT PLAN  

Answer 6

Sorry the damage is done, bleach removes color, the only thing you can do is cut out the piece and cut a piece from a closet to put back in its place...

Answer 7

I agree, a permanent marker is your best bet.  Colors can be got at an art supply store or a college bookstore.

Another solution is to cut a piece from a closet or from under furniture, and patch it in the damaged area.  (Hire a pro.)

However, this is an accidental injury to your home, and thus is covered by home-owner's or renters insurance.  The insurance company is responsible for replacing "line of sight," which means every connected area not separated by a door.  If the spill is in the living room, this means they will often replace the living room, dining room, and the hallway.  How much is your deductible?