• 1). Apply several teaspoons of club soda to the soapy area. Do not soak the carpet. Let it stand for five minutes, and blot dry with a clean, dry towel. Proceed to the next steps if this method doesn't work.
  
  
• 2). Scoop up any excess soap with a large spoon. Work from the outside of the stain toward the center. Dump excess soap into a small bowl or container for quicker cleanup.
  
  
• 3). Blot the excess soap with a clean, dry towel. Never scrub the carpet in a back-and-forth motion. This distorts the weave, and the soap will be more difficult to remove.
  
  
• 4). Apply clean, cold water with a clean spray bottle, or blot the carpet with a clean, white towel dampened with cold water. Do not soak the carpet.
  
  
• 5). Blot the excess water and soap with a clean, dry towel, or vacuum the area.
  
  

Neutralizing Soap with Special Ingredients

• 1). Apply 1/4 cup of white vinegar with 1 cup of clean, cold water to the area if the soap stain contains ammonia or bleach. Apply 1/4 cup of ammonia with 1 cup of clean, cold water to the carpet only if the soap stain contains vinegar. Do not soak the carpet. Gently blot dry.
  
  
• 2). Apply 1 tsp. of liquid detergent and 2 cups of cold, clean water to the soapy area without soaking. Let it stand for five minutes.
  
  
• 3). Blot the excess moisture with a clean, dry towel. Vacuum the area after it's dried completely.