best stuff for removing stains in auto carpeting? (ink, taco sauce etc.)

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piclistguy@yahoo.com - 29 May 2005 21:47 GMT

Anyone have a product recommendation that is effective in removing
stuff like ink and taco sauce from automotive carpet? The foam
upholstry cleaners aren't very effective Thanks

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Elle - 29 May 2005 21:55 GMT

You can try acetone, available at Home Depot and Lowe's for under $5 for a
nice size can. Wear rubber or latex gloves when using it, as it will dry out
your skin and is probably carcinogenic, not that anyone should have to live
forever...

I'm betting the acetone will work at least on the ink.

Do not let the acetone get onto any plastic parts. It will "melt" them.

> Anyone have a product recommendation that is effective in removing
> stuff like ink and taco sauce from automotive carpet? The foam
> upholstry cleaners aren't very effective Thanks

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SoCalMike - 29 May 2005 23:33 GMT

> You can try acetone, available at Home Depot and Lowe's for under $5 for a
> nice size can. Wear rubber or latex gloves when using it, as it will dry out
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> Do not let the acetone get onto any plastic parts. It will "melt" them.

hm. isnt the carpet made of nylon, a plastic? id test carefully first.

my choice would be a rag with some soapy bleach water. the bleach should
get the red out and not affect the vinyl.

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Elle - 30 May 2005 01:20 GMT

> Elle wrote:
> > You can try acetone, available at Home Depot and Lowe's for under $5 for a
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> hm. isnt the carpet made of nylon, a plastic? id test carefully first.

Good idea, though I'm pretty sure I've used acetone on the upholstery and
carpet of my 1991 Civic with no adverse results.

> my choice would be a rag with some soapy bleach water. the bleach should
> get the red out and not affect the vinyl.

Bleach? You sure about this? How dilute?

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TeGGeR® - 30 May 2005 12:31 GMT

> Anyone have a product recommendation that is effective in removing
> stuff like ink and taco sauce from automotive carpet? The foam
> upholstry cleaners aren't very effective Thanks

Home Depot sells "Zep" Spot Carpet Cleaner.
www.zepcommercial.com

It is absolutely awesome. Gets out everything, including grease. But test
in an inconspicuous area first, as it may lighten the color a bit.

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Steve - 01 Jun 2005 05:46 GMT

Brake cleaner, test on a inconspicuous area, then spray on a rag and wipe.

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> Anyone have a product recommendation that is effective in removing
> stuff like ink and taco sauce from automotive carpet? The foam
> upholstry cleaners aren't very effective Thanks

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