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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: neil 47 on August 21, 2004, 12:22:50 am

Title: pollen stain
Post by: neil 47 on August 21, 2004, 12:22:50 am

Had a cust ask if I could get a pollen stain out of her carpet , it,s off some lillies she has tried the usall
shout, oxi bleach yes oxi bleach.
whats the best way of removing this stain I have some eco spotter& microsplitter spotter+ other stain removers .
going to job tommorow.
 

                Neil

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: Dynafoam on August 21, 2004, 12:34:06 am

Niel,

For fresh pollen, after removing any loose powder with vacuum hose held above deposit, Eco spotter Citrus Gel and D'limonene work well on pollen that has not been rubbed in.

After the assault this lady has launched, probably with copious rubbing, it may be permanent. RedRx may improve the stain (after a good fresh-water rinse)

John.

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: neil 47 on August 21, 2004, 12:34:33 am

Never mind cheryl what about my pollen stain lol ;D

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: neil 47 on August 21, 2004, 12:45:56 am

Thanks John I,ll have a look tommorow.
I think she has attacked it with everything under the kitchen sink.
used eco spotter on aold red wine stain today and it came out straight away i,,m hoping for the same with the pollen stain.
 

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: John_Flynn on August 21, 2004, 01:42:00 am

I'll second Uncle John for the Eco-spotter used it the other day and could not believe my eyes, yet again, thaks for these great products Nick.

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: clive on August 21, 2004, 12:57:30 pm

Prochem citrus gel works fantastic on yellow lilly pollen!

Clive

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: paulchambers on August 21, 2004, 01:02:44 pm

If all else fails bring in a bee hive

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: dan_1 on August 21, 2004, 03:53:22 pm

Hi what is eco spotter

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: Dynafoam on August 21, 2004, 05:29:57 pm

Dan_1,

It is a spotting agent that combined micro-splitters with alcohol.

Available from Solutions-UK (01726 852880)

John.

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: Dennis on August 21, 2004, 06:51:06 pm

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It is a spotting agent that combined micro-splitters with alcohol.

Don't tell Shorty.......... ;D ;) ;D

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: Dynafoam on August 21, 2004, 07:28:59 pm

Too late Denis,

He can smell it from down under  ;D

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: neil 47 on August 21, 2004, 10:40:48 pm

Dropped a clanger,I sprayed the area with eco spotter agitated lightly and blotted & hey presto the stain came out and so did the dirt ,only problem is she now has a big clean patch in the middle of the traffic lane .
Never mind you learn somthing new every day .

             Neil,  :-[

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: Dennis on August 21, 2004, 11:23:21 pm

Hope you gave her a price for the whole area.  ;)

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: neil 47 on August 21, 2004, 11:49:29 pm

I did give her a quote for the area clean still waiting to hear

       NEIL

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: Dynafoam on August 22, 2004, 12:05:40 am

Niel,

For next time:

When asked to tackle a stain on a dirty carpet - especially in a traffic lane - explain that you cannot selectively remove soil whilst leaving other soil untouched. Show what you mean by spraying a little of a suitable spotter near the stain in question and remove the surface soil with a towel.

Give a price for attempting the removal of the stain and another for a complete clean including stain treatment.

In most instances the customer will go for the complete clean (If properly presented.)

John.

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: neil 47 on August 22, 2004, 12:15:19 am

Now you tell me John lol ;)
    like I said you live and learn .
one thing i have learn,t carpets can be deceiving they may look clean but once you start removing dirt and stains they dont look so clean. :-[

    Neil  Neil and once more Neil ;D :-/

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: Dennis on August 22, 2004, 12:51:08 am

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    Neil  Neil and once more Neil ;D :-/

I think it's his eyes he always leaves out one of my n's

DeNNis  ;D ;) ;D

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: neil 47 on August 22, 2004, 01:11:45 am

Well spotted DeNNis :o lol bless him J ohn knows the chemical make up of dog urine but cant spell names a bit like enstien eh ;D
              Neil

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: Dynafoam on August 22, 2004, 01:32:59 am

Nniel  & Deniss,

I simply do not Know what you are refering to ???

Jonh

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: Doug Holloway on August 22, 2004, 06:10:32 pm

Hi Guys,

I use white spirit to remove pollen.

I suspect alcohol, acetone etc will also work.

Cheers,

Doug

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: neil 47 on August 22, 2004, 06:23:58 pm

The alcohol in eco spotter proberly helps then
 
        Neil

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: Dynafoam on August 22, 2004, 07:18:09 pm

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The alcohol in eco spotter proberly helps then
 
        Neil

NIel,

Perhaps that is why they put it in  ;D

Jhon.

Title: Re: pollen stain
Post by: neil 47 on August 22, 2004, 07:34:24 pm

;D ;D ;D ;D very good JONH

      Neil