What's the best way to get exterior acrylic paint out of carpet?

[T Roosevelt]

We had our patio deck painted, but unfortunately nobody was around...except the cats. Of course now we can tell where they all went once they got in the house...

[Soopercali]

1. Try "Goof Off!"

It's sold in most hardware stores. Sounds like you'll need more than a can, though.

[T Roosevelt]

2. I've seen that

though never used it. Good stuff?

[trotsky]

4. GREAT stuff.

I've used it to take off many many things that in years past I would have thought were permanently stained or stuck.

[imenja]

3. acrylic/latex is water soluble

so you don't need paint thinner. I've gotten acrylic paint on clothing and it comes out in the wash. Whatever cleaner you use, I wouldn't hesitate to get the carpet wet. (probably a fairly useless comment, but I thought I'd share the little I know on the subject).

[cally]

5. All I know is the sooner the better

I've had paint stains that I removed ASAP. If you leave them, they do not get out. I would try water, then solvent. Good luck.

[bif]

6. Light it on fire

That should take care of it.

[gollygee]

7. Rent a steam cleaner

After we painted, despite our best efforts we had paint here and there. I steam cleaned and it took a little doing but it all came out. But do it quickly! The sooner you get to it, the more easily it'll come out.

[flvegan]

8. Utility knife? Heavy duty scissors?