does anybody know how to remove black shoe polish from a carpet?

Answer 1

white spirit

Answer 2

try with white spirit , on cotton wool ,gently dab the spot where the polish is , then rinse with clear water,then with your own shampoo give a wash , remember when removing the stain work inwards so the stain won´t spread. once the stain has been removed .lay a towel with a heavy object on top of the wet patch this will help lift out any water from the underside of the carpet . you most likely have to sponge the carpet again as sooner or later the water stain will come to the surface

Answer 3

We had a similar problem recently and used 'Stikatak Carpet Stain Remover'. One thing I would say is to use white spirit very sparingly as I was once told by a specialist that more carpets are ruined by white spirit than paint spills, as it attacks the backing of many modern carpets.

Answer 4

Get the most you can up with the vacuum then hit the stain with an absorbent cloth and a little lighter fluid (naphtha, white spirit) and blot with dry paper towels that will get the wax up then the remaining should wash out with a carpet shampoo, have fun and polish your shoes in the kitchen!

Answer 5

Try claiming for a new carpet off the house insurance

Answer 6

Good luck with that one try calling a carpet cleaning company

Answer 7

Ouch! might want to consider going all black with the carpet.

Answer 8

Any insecticide; as it's an organic dissolvent. leave it on the spot for 10 minutes and then clean it with water and some soap. and you're done.

Answer 9

You can also try "Goo Gone" or baking soda with vinegar and warm water, let soak and then blot clean. You can also try "Resolve or Oxy clean".