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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Dennis on September 01, 2004, 12:09:02 pm

Title: Perils of DIY Carpet Cleaning
Post by: Dennis on September 01, 2004, 12:09:02 pm

When all else fails read the instructions!

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=14589968&method=full&siteid=89488&headline=cleaning-rug-killed-grandad-name_page.html

Title: Re: Perils of DIY Carpet Cleaning
Post by: woodman on September 01, 2004, 12:19:04 pm

Thats a terrible story Dennis,

the poor guy must have really suffered.

just goes to show the lethal chemicals that are under the kitchen sink.

Trevor

Title: Re: Perils of DIY Carpet Cleaning
Post by: Dynafoam on September 01, 2004, 03:10:53 pm

Like household bleach ?

John.

PS. Woodman, is the 'T' word useable these days when replying?

Title: Re: Perils of DIY Carpet Cleaning
Post by: david_h on September 01, 2004, 03:14:44 pm

Hmmm, the data sheet is abiguous to say the least:

http://www.jewelultra.com/fabricprotector.htm


"Inhalation:  Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting. Drowsiness or mental confusion may occur. There may be loss of consciousness.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves

[snip]

Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed."

Nothing about wearing a mask when using the product.

Title: Re: Perils of DIY Carpet Cleaning
Post by: Dynafoam on September 01, 2004, 04:47:37 pm

David,

Not the best-written sheet - "Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed." - Surely swallowing is the path to the stomach, not the lungs  ???

Title: Re: Perils of DIY Carpet Cleaning
Post by: woodman on September 01, 2004, 05:51:33 pm

Know what you mean John

Trevor

Title: Re: Perils of DIY Carpet Cleaning
Post by: paulchambers on September 01, 2004, 08:35:56 pm

Sounds like very dodgy stuff