stain removal
#1
08-06-05, 03:02 AM
stain removal
An elderly friend cut herself and is trying to get the blood out of her carpet.
The carpet is beige. She did blot the stains when they first happened. The stains are only a couple of days old.
Any ideas? as to how I can help her?
Thanks and Good Morning
Kate
The carpet is beige. She did blot the stains when they first happened. The stains are only a couple of days old.
Any ideas? as to how I can help her?
Thanks and Good Morning
Kate
#2
08-06-05, 02:26 PM
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Enzyme digester cleaner should be used. The trick to using enzyme cleaners is to give them time to digest the stain. Blot from outside toward middle with white rag to prevent spreading stain. Repeat applications will be necessary. Once blood has dried, it is more challenging to remove.
#4
08-08-05, 09:12 PM
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Thanks for the reminder about cool water and blood. Yes, blood removal is best with cool water. If in doubt, you can call a professional carpet cleaner. It just may be time to have your carpet professionally cleaned. It is recommended every 12-18 months before carpet becomes soiled.
#5
08-08-05, 09:23 PM
Kate, go to Google for your search engine. Type in "Spectrum". Order the small bottle. Mix as per the Peroxide Formula. This will get stains and odors all the way down to the cement slab if you have one.
Good night,
Wanda
Good night,
Wanda
Last edited by twelvepole; 08-08-05 at 09:37 PM. Reason: Posting entire quote is distracting & redundant
#6
08-08-05, 09:43 PM
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Because not all carpet dyes are created equal, a hydrogen peroxide-based cleaner may take a toll on carpet dyes. Always DIY a test in inconspicuous area first for ill-effects on unstable carpet dyes with any DIY method. If in doubt, contact a CFI certified carpet cleaner.
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08-09-05, 07:22 AM
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I ran accross this very thing last night. You may want to try using a diy extractor just for the vaccum...not to put water into the carpet. If it was alot of blood you are going to have to "float" it from the backing up to the surface. The peroxide does work in some applications, but in most it would take so much of it its just cheaper to buy the enzyme based cleaner.
