While coconut oil has a variety of uses around the home, it may not be the best option for removing stains from carpet.

1. Pour a small amount of mineral spirits onto a clean, white cloth and blot the stain. Do not pour mineral spirits directly ...

Oil-based paints, such as certain primers and enamels, as well as artists’ paints, can be more difficult to remove—but there are steps you can take to try to bring your carpet back from the spill.