[header] How to get paint out of carpet [title] Blot the paint with laundry detergent. [step] Use a wet rag to wet the spot first. Make sure this is a rag you're ready to throw away once you're finished; otherwise you'll need to wash it thoroughly. 
Add no more than a tablespoon (15ml) of laundry detergent to your rag and blot the area. Don't scrub the spill into the carpet, just blot it away.