I can't get ANY stains out!!

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mnbv

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This is what I tried.

Vac off surface dirt well.

Spray woolite on stain area.

Scrub in well.

Vac off ground in dirt and hopefully some of the stain.

Spray woolite again, a little more heavly.

Agitate with a clean terry.

Vac off (a strong wet/dry vac used for all vaccuming)

No help at all, so I spray with 4:1 Orange blast.

Scrub in, vac off.

Spray on, agitate with clean terry.

Vac off.

Rinse lightly with water.

Use terry and vac to dry.



I used everything lightly, I dident soak it at all. The was no difference at all in the stain, it blended it a little bit, but 0% stain removal. :nixweiss I don't know what to do now.
 
I would suggest you try an automotive carpet and upholsery cleaner...they are designed to remove the kinds of soils associated with the automotive environment. Woolite is a very mild soap and I believe Orange Blast is an all purpose cleaner?
 
woolite is a detergent, it is reccomended on here to basically use on all interior surfaces for cleaning, including carpets. Orange blast was reccomended on here (in another thread) if I can't get the stains out with woolite. :nixweiss
 
Well a professional detailer has to know, because as detailers, they are going to get stains in which they have no clue what they are and are still expected to get them out.



I don't know any specific product to suggest. Oxiclean, maybe?????
 
Well, since I'm in the industry I'm going to stick with the party line that says not to confuse your kitchen or your laundry room with your garage. Using a product that is specifically formulated to solve a specific problem will probably serve you best and save time and money in the long run.



When a chemist formulates a carpet and upholstery cleaner, he tests it on dirty and stained automotive carpet to be sure it works. When a chemist formulates a laundry soap or detergent, he tests it on garments.



Of course there are product cross overs...but going right to a properly designed product may be the most judicious approach to take.:D
 
try spraying FOLEX in it then blotting the stain as opposed to scrubbing it in, also use warm water you after you have botted all that you can you can try using the hot iron extraction that may help a bit .....good luck
 
If you're not concerned with toxicity, petrochemicals and such, I'd recommend the Eagle 1 Zap. It's pretty efficient on the spots I've tried it on and it's probably readily available at your local stores.



If you're looking for a more environmentally friendly option, I'd recommend something like Quik n Brite. Mixed with water (or straight, if the spot's really bad) aggitated a bit, then extracted, I've been able to get quite a few spots out. You can also use the "apply and buff with a dry towel" method if you're worried about over-saturating. Not really any smell to speak of either. Of course, you aren't likely to find this on the shelf locally.
 
mnbv, why don't you listen to me? :D Go to the supermarket and pick up a can of Woolite Heavy Traffic Carpet Foam and scrub it with a brush. The name says it all. I don't think it'll remove the stains completely, though. If it is a coffee stain, try using some hot water on the stain.
 
mnbv said:
I have oxyclean, so I could try that. How would I apply that?
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Mix it with some hot water, just enough to make a paste. Spread the paste on the stain and let it work for a while, occasionally scrubbing with a stiff brush. Then rinse it out with hot water. Might do something, but I'll be surprised if it really gets it all out.



Oh, and FWIW, despite the "won't harm anything" spiel about OxyClean, when I used it (aggressively, as above) on a friend's household carpet (serious pet accident, it was that or new carpet), it bleached the carpet out a bit. But auto carpet is usually a bit less fragile than household carpet.



FWIW #2, IMO to *really* clean carpet, you need a pro-style hot water extractor.
 
Try "Spot Shot" in a blue and orange can. That stuff works great. I use it around my house for carpet stains and takes out just about anything. I'm noy sure if it is meant to be used for a large area but doinh same sections at a time would work well. Grocery store or wall mart would have it.
 
This is why I'm in the business:)



There are specific products (Bridgepoint.com) for these problems. Woolite (in any form) is not a specific answer.



An all purpose agent, to be sure, but sometimes we need agents specific to the stain.



BTW, Accumulator's advice is valid...



Jim
 
Are those stains on the carpet that is under the floormats. If so, my carpets look about the same - especially the brown staining. Happened after winter when water gets under there and says there for some time.



I did a lot of research on these stains and have tried almost everything to remove them. I think it is called "browning" - do a google search and you will find articles on it. The best success I had was with rug doctors pet and stain remover. It contains tanin whcih counteracts the same dark stain you get when a dog pees on the carpet and it sits for a long time. Take a spray bottle and mist it lightly over the stain, rub in with hand and after say 30 minutes take a damp cloth and work it of. As I said it is not perfect but it did reduce the amount of "browning" on my carpets.
 
I have to agree with what rgilbert said. I've seen the same thing, usually when people get those cheap clear plastic mats. The mats yellow and it is transfered to the carpeting as well. I've had limited success in removing or reducing the appearance, using Woolite/water, Magnum Upholstry Shampoo, Tuff Stuff, Simple Green, and a few others I can't think of right now. Not one of those products removes that type of staining from the mats with any regularity.



You might want to try his method but maybe use an iron to help steam it out.
 
I will try oxyclean first, for "extracting" is the wet/dry vaccum to suck up the moisture what you are talking about? When I rinse, should I fill up a spray bottle with hot water and spray a bunch of times? Look how nice the carpet looks right above the browning, that would be so nice.
 
As a serious coffee drinker, I'll chime in on those types of stains.



If those are coffee stains, they CAN come out. Personally, I use Tuff Stuff (available at WalMArt, Auto Zone, etc...). I have also used Hot Shot and a few others with success. The Tuff Stuff seems to work the best for me without leaving a horrendous smell (Hot Shot smells like solvents), but Tuff Stuff does not have a really pleasing aroma itself. I vacuum up loose dirt, spray Tuff Stuff on the stain, and scrub with a fingernail brush lightly. The scrubbing is more for working the foam into the carpet instead of working the stain out. Let set for a minute (but don't let it dry), then blot and rub the stain out with a white towel. It may need repeated. I then follow up with steam cleaning the whole area (using either my Thermax or hoover Steam Vac with hot water). This is necessary to blend in the clean spot.



Another option that I use on really nasty mats is to vacuum, spray with an APC (I use Orange Blast 4:1 like you did), scrub, and then pressure wash with my 1300 psi pressure washer. I use a broad fan setting so as not to damage the fibers, and it really gets things out that you never knew were there. Coffee stains come out easily this way, too. Using this method will amaze you as to what your vacuum (in my case a Rigid 5 HP or my Thermax) leaves behind. Even pressure washing after steam cleaning gets an amazing amount of crud out. After pressure washing, use a shop vac or steam cleaner to suck the majority of the water out (and remaining crud). Then lay them in the sun for an hour.



Problem a lot of people run in to with removing most stains is using the wrong cleaner. I read on a site that stains are put in to 3 categories: organic (carbon based like blood, grass), inorganic (non-carbon based like dirt) and petroleum (oil and greases). Generally, most APC's are good at removing petroleum stains, laundry detergent is good for inorganic stains, and Oxi Clean types are good at organic stains. They just aren't as good getting out stains they aren't specialized for, although they may still work. Matching the cleaner to the stain makes life so much easier.



there are many sites with "tricks" to cleaning different stains. Check out http://www.tide.com/staindetective/selectStain.jhtml ,

and a quick search revealed http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomf....com/Top/Home/Homemaking/Cleaning_and_Stains/

It is a good list of sites on how to clean A LOT. Good info from the sites listed. Mods, this may be good for a sticky.



Sorry for the length, but hope this helps (I hate interior stains, which may explain my lengthy reply).



Dave
 
~ One man’s opinion / observations ~



Oxyclean: has a very high ph over 10 (alkaline) it is mostly soda ash and has the potential to ‘bleach’ colour





Classifying stains-



Water Soluble Stains: These stains can be dissolved in cool water or loosened with water based cleaner. Coffee, soft drinks and chocolate are good examples.



Oil Soluble stains: These are stains that are comprised of oily or greasy substances, which include cooking, oil from fried foods and suntan oil. These stains can usually be removed with a dry-cleaning solution.



Combination Stains- These stains contain both water based and oil-soluble properties.

Cleaning these stains require treatment with a petroleum solvent followed by water based cleaning solution.



Unidentifiable Stains- Sometimes stains cannot be identified. Treat these stains like a combination stain. Clean with a petroleum solvent followed by water based cleaner



Stains:

With all cleaning products, always test a small, indiscrete area first to ensure it won't discolour or stain the surface, and ensure that the pH of the product is suitable for the material.



When the inevitable happens, remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting, not rubbing with paper towels, etc). Try not to let the stain `set' for too long before you remove it. Within a day or two, most spills will set and permanently stain your upholstery or become very difficult to remove



Even without fabric protection, you would be amazed at how easy it is to clean up most stains with nothing more than a neutral detergent (Woolite or Dreft) and water. A neutral (or balanced) detergent will not bleach fabric or remove fabric protection.



When cleaning a stain, try detergent and water first. If this does not remove the stain, then try a stronger type cleaner (303TM Cleaner & Spot Remover) once fabric is clean apply a fabric protection (303TM High Tech Fabric Guard)



Organic stains- these include proteins and fats, body oils, mould yeast, bacteria, bugs and carbohydrates. Most of the stains found in the vehicle interior are of an organic nature and require an alkaline type cleaner.



Non-Organic stains- mostly found on the exterior of the vehicle, hard water scale (calcium) lime deposits, Road tar, grease and oil film, and require an acidic type cleaner.



Petroleum soils - substances that do not contain water, nor are they miscible, these soil types include, motor oils, grease and road film and require a solvent type cleaner.



~Hope this helps ~



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