Brake Parts Cleaner for carpeting (56K Beware)

**BradE** · 04-16-2003, 01:18 PM

Today while sitting around the garage I decided to test out a tip given to me by our very own Brad Bloomquist ages ago. The tip is, using Brake Parts Cleaner to remove stains from carpeting.

For my testing I got out an old floormat, and I decided to do some coloring.

I made 2 blocks with a Sharpie Marker. One blue and one black. Here is a pic of my coloring.

**BradE** · 04-16-2003, 01:19 PM

Next, I took my can of Brake Parts Cleaner and sprayed right down the middle of the marker. I also rubbed lightly with a towel. Next pic.

**BradE** · 04-16-2003, 01:21 PM

Finally, after getting my cut through shot

, I decided to go for the gusto and totally remove it all. As you can see below, it worked pretty well at removing permenant marker. Overall, I like it. If you have a tough stain, try brake parts cleaner!!

*Please make note, ALWAYS test for colorfastness first. Also, make sure you get the non-chlorinated version of the cleaner. :up

**johnson** · 04-16-2003, 01:28 PM

Can you totally remove it all?

**BradE** · 04-16-2003, 01:35 PM

Check out the last pic, it removed it all. :up

**johnson** · 04-16-2003, 01:36 PM

I can still sort of see the blue and black.

**BradE** · 04-16-2003, 01:41 PM

It`s still wet from the cleaner, I wiped a white towel over the area and it was removed.

**shaf** · 04-16-2003, 01:59 PM

I saw the title of this thread and thought it was a prank! :p

I guess when all else fails then, this is what to try last. Thanks for sharing this (unconventional) tip.

**HellrotCi** · 04-16-2003, 02:05 PM

Why don`t you take your test to the next level. Do the same two markings, but let them set for a week.

**C. Charles Hahn** · 04-16-2003, 02:39 PM

good idea... set stains are always the hardest to get out, would be nice to see what happens...

**bjwebster** · 04-16-2003, 02:49 PM

Wow, That worked well considering that was permanent marker. Maybe someone else can do the extended testing to see how their results compare to yours. I would, but i dont have any brake cleaner.

**cackleberry** · 04-16-2003, 03:01 PM

I`ve used the same technique on old stains before. Unfortunately it was years ago and I couldn`t tell you specifically what the stains were from, but brake cleaner works on a lot of stuff. Worked well for cleaning stained or greasy sealtbelts too. :xyxthumbs

**Preachers Sheets** · 04-16-2003, 08:42 PM

I use Sharpie`s in work (telephones) and the ink is as dry in 10 seconds as it will be in 10 years.

Nice tip, now I know how to get out some serious stains :shocked

**Sirslap2** · 04-16-2003, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by joed1228

I use Sharpie`s in work (telephones) and the ink is as dry in 10 seconds as it will be in 10 years.

Nice tip, now I know how to get out some serious stains :shocked

Yep....Sharpies are deadly!

That is prettty amazing!