Battery Acid Removal from Carpet - How to Neutralize and Remove

1. It should go without saying to wear skin and eye protection when taking care of this problem.
2. Sulfuric acid in car battery will destroy carpet fiber!
3. IMMEDIATELY sprinkle baking soda onto area to neutralize the acid and work in until the “fizzing” stops.
4. If the acid spill has dried on the carpet, moisten the area with water in order with more baking soda, work in and allow to dwell for up to one hour.
5. THOROUGHLY extract with an alkaline detergent, such as PCA™ Formula 5.
6. Permanent damage may have occurred.
7. Nylon is dissolved by most strong acids such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric (muriatic) acid.