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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Richard Edwards on February 22, 2005, 03:17:53 pm

Title: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Richard Edwards on February 22, 2005, 03:17:53 pm: Hello everyone

A customer has used "Self Adhesive Fixing Tape" to stop a rug moving on their carpet. The tape is similar to Blu-Tac, but softer, blue/grey in colour, and is used to secure carpet gripper bars in doorways.

The carpet is a cream/beige synthetic twist pile, with synthetic backing.

On inspection the adhesive tape has stuck to the carpet fibres, and I am concerned that the dye in the adhesive may stain the carpet.

Has anyone come across this problem ? Any ideas as to how the adhesive tape can be removed, if at all ?

Any input would be appreciated.

Many thanks :)

Richard Edwards
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: stevegunn on February 22, 2005, 03:48:58 pm: I did one last week used Solution no4 agitated with envirodri machine hwe then used ecospotter to remove any marks that were not removed.Customer commented last carpet cleaner said the marks could not be removed. ???
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: HolmansUKLTD on February 22, 2005, 04:40:53 pm: yep eco spotter aggitation and a water rinse will do the trick
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Doug Holloway on February 22, 2005, 05:06:36 pm: Hi,

White spirit on cloth , gently agitate , extract as required.

Cheers,

Doug
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: adl on February 22, 2005, 07:24:33 pm: chemspecs wet solvent works every time

regards Dave
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Len Gribble on February 22, 2005, 09:01:43 pm: Richard

Only last week I had the same problem with double-sided tape for rugs on carpets, tried pulling it bit iffy then used steam first to remove tape came of like a dream, then Eco-spotter to remove glue residue.

There is also something else on the market a glue which is sprayed on rug and then laid on carpet eco also works on that, would like to name the company who sold it to the customer but wont all I will say thank you for the £200 claim

Len
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Glynn on February 22, 2005, 09:45:15 pm: Panelwipe
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: jacko on February 22, 2005, 10:33:01 pm: Had the very same problem some months back, used Prochem citrus Gel with success. This was b4 i was introduced to Solutions Eco Spotter which i would use now.
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Richard Edwards on February 23, 2005, 02:02:47 pm: Thanks everyone for your advice ;D, looks like I`ve got a few options.

Cheers :)

Richard
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: HolmansUKLTD on February 24, 2005, 10:30:34 am: I wouldnt use white spirit if i was you :o

I know of a cleaner whos machine blew up due to the vapours of the white spirit and his vac motor arking out :(

this is true of any flammable chemical

Nick
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Doug Holloway on February 24, 2005, 01:05:40 pm: Nick,

I have used white spirit thousands of times and never blown anything up.

When rinsing the detergent will emulsify the white spirit so it is no longer flammable.

Alcohol based products are also flammable , brandy on your xmas pud!

Cheers,

Doug
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Ken Wainwright on February 24, 2005, 05:37:45 pm: Doug

The approach I try to take when giving advice on these forums is to follow industry standard guidelines. But like you, I too will sometimes use different types of product that would expose an inexperienced technician to a greater risk of damage. With knowledge and experience, we seasoned pro's can sometimes get away with murder ;) But newbies could be locked up before the victims head reached the ground :o

SAFE and happy cleaning :)
Ken
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Len Gribble on February 24, 2005, 06:22:39 pm: Doug

Though I have yet to try white sprit on carpets, I know what it’s like when you get it on your hands even after washing them god knows how many times the smell of it lingers What do you use to remove the smell?

Len
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Doug Holloway on February 24, 2005, 08:14:35 pm: Ken,

As you have probably guessed I'm not really an industry standard man BUT I do come from a chemistry background .

Len,

Maybe it's my poor sense of smell but I find any soap /detergent will get rid of the smell.

White Spirit is cheap,readily available and removes a wide range of stains that detergents don't touch.

Cheers,

Doug
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: HolmansUKLTD on February 24, 2005, 08:17:11 pm: And i bet you drink it aswell ;)

ps i still wouldnt extract it up a machine i dont care what you say!!!

Cheers!!

Nick
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Doug Holloway on February 24, 2005, 08:45:35 pm: Nick,

Since the recession and business improving , I've now gone on to Lager asnd Red Wine.

Cheers,

Doug

Would you suck those up?
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: HolmansUKLTD on February 24, 2005, 08:48:42 pm: How wierd man!!!

Ive had a couple of red wines with my dinner and am now on the larger!!

Essex and London both the same really!!
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Len Gribble on February 24, 2005, 08:54:20 pm: Doug

Perhaps after using it in whatever circumstance I need a good swif of ammonia and smell again, it funny how the hairs in the nose give a false impression.

Len
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Doug Holloway on February 24, 2005, 08:55:32 pm: Nick,

Spent 29 years in N London,

Cheers,

Doug
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: HolmansUKLTD on February 24, 2005, 08:57:29 pm: You dont look that old Did you take that picture yourself by any chance??
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Doug Holloway on February 24, 2005, 08:58:36 pm: Nick,

Is it that obvious?

Cheers,

Doug
Title: Re: How do you remove Self Adhesive Fixing Tape
Post by: Doug Holloway on February 24, 2005, 09:03:23 pm: Len,

The hairs in my nose are completely out of control, don't laugh young'uns I didn't think it would happen to me :(

Cheers,

Doug