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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: clive on March 08, 2004, 10:28:09 pm

Title: Mothproofing
Post by: clive on March 08, 2004, 10:28:09 pm

I clean quite a lot of oriental rugs and often get asked about mothproofing them. I usually refer them to a pest controller but is there something i can use?

Thanks,

Clive

Title: Re: Mothproofing
Post by: Dynafoam on March 08, 2004, 10:43:13 pm

Clive,

I have tried a few products over the years but they have all presented problems, mainly odour.

I am not the biggest fan of insecticides in the home, so I normally tell the customer that if the rug is regularly and thoroughly vacuumed with a good upright vacuum cleaner, it is unlikely that the grubs will survive.

John.

Title: Re: Mothproofing
Post by: Bob Allen on March 08, 2004, 10:47:25 pm

Have you tried opening your wallet more often, that will at least keep the moths down abit .......Ha Ha

Seriously I know Sta-Pro used to do a powder you mixed with water (then sprayed) that supposedly helps againt a number of small creepy crawlys, ive used it in the past for Flee's (not mine)
Regards Bob

Title: Re: Mothproofing
Post by: SMP on March 09, 2004, 12:36:43 am

Chemspec do a product - can't remember what it's called (Microban??).  I have used it.  There are very few products still available due to changes in legislation.  

Did a job last year with it and odour was a big concern.  All the windows open, turbo driers, PPE etc.  The odour was strong and lasted for quite a while, fine in the summer when the home owner doesn't mind having all the windows open etc.

Cheers
Steve

Title: Re: Mothproofing
Post by: MICHAEL_GAYTON on March 09, 2004, 12:39:34 am

Microban do a good pest control but i think it only lasts
for 6 months
mick

Title: Re: Mothproofing
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on March 09, 2004, 12:56:50 am

rotstop from ashbys ( your favourite place ;D )

Shaun

Title: Re: Mothproofing
Post by: Dave Parry on March 09, 2004, 12:58:38 am

I've used ashbys insecticide (may have been sta-pro) for carpet beetle, easy to use and goverment approved for domestic and food areas. Worked well, didn't kill any pets or kids either.

Title: Re: Mothproofing
Post by: Kinver_Clean on March 09, 2004, 09:36:39 am

Chemspec do Chemtreat which they say prevents 'organic degradation of wool' the USA have weird regs on pest control. They say it lasts 2 yrs I think.

Trevor

Title: Re: Mothproofing
Post by: clive on March 09, 2004, 02:31:11 pm

Thanks for all your replies.

Clive