Please anyone tell me how to remove a black sharpie stains that my son painted on my brand new carpet... I have tried everything and it doens't go away. I'm very close to call the professional cleaner and they said it's going to cost me at least $75... THANK YOU and HAPPY HOLIDAY!
2006-11-22 06:31:55 · 7 answers · asked by flirtalicious 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Thanks Carpet Guy.. the hot water theory did work. I put on some cleaning solution first and then rinsed them off with boiling water. I did it for a couple of times. The stain is not TOTALLY removed but that's fine. You actually have to really look into it to notice it. So it's all good. I had to invest on a portable scrubber/vacuum too.. which I don't mind because I know it'll come handy with my very active 2.5 yrs old son.
2006-11-22 09:56:44 · update #1
Hi
This type of stain is one of the hardest to get out the carpet.
I would recommend using a wet vac and slowly pour hot almost boiling water (from a kettle) on the spot and vacuum it up at the same time, (this will open up the dye ports on the carpet fibre releasing the stain. and remove the residue from the carpet).
If the stain is still visible than try putting Dawn dishwashing liquid (4 or 5 drops into one cup of water) or carpet spotter. Dampen the spot letting it soak on the stain for about 5 minutes and repeat step one. After this you should rinse the area again with the wet vac and hot water. If this doesn’t work try using orange glo or even 409. The most important thing to do is rinse the stain with a wet vac and hot water from a kettle to remove all the reside, or the spot may come back.
Only as a last resort if you have rubbing alcohol Blot the chemical onto the spot and then remove with a towel and repeat, keep on doing this until stain is gone or you stop getting colour transfer. Then rinse the stain with a wet vac and hot water to remove all the reside,
Please be careful with what product you uses (neutral PH carpet cleaning solution is best). Please DO NOT put anything on the carpet that was not made for carpet.
Carpet cleaner for 14 years
2006-11-22 07:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by carpet guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the carpet is new, I would call the professional. This is not something to play with on a carpet you will look at for a long time. There are products but they are not truly guaranteed. Call the place you bought the carpet from and ask them for their ideas and referrals for carpet cleaners.
2006-11-22 06:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Household Ammonia Is great for removing carpet stains. I just spray it on the stain and wipe with a clean
2016-03-29 05:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 23:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Blue Magic its in the spray can they sell it at Walmart. I believe its in the automotive section. Hoped I helped.
2006-11-22 07:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by vato 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amazed that I found this topic already answered! It is like you've read my mind!
2016-08-23 11:12:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that's right
2016-08-08 19:55:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋