Spilled some latex paint on your carpet while painting? It doesn't have to be a soap-opera quality dilemma. Here's how to make drips and spills disappear without shedding a single tear! Remember that you must act quickly. Immediately scoop up any excess paint using cardboard or a dust pan (whatever is handy). Don't wipe or rub or you'll just push the paint down into your carpet. Then, remembering that latex paint dries quickly, use plenty of water and start blotting with a wet (not damp) rag. Keep on blotting and refilling with clean water until the stain is completely gone, then blot up as much water as you can and dry with a fan. For small drips and splatters, do just the opposite. Let them dry first and snip them off with scissors. Latex paint drips and spills don't have to be a soap-opera quality dilemma. Just act fast, use plenty of water, and relax!