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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: johnny_h on March 27, 2009, 11:41:15 pm

Title: help please
Post by: johnny_h on March 27, 2009, 11:41:15 pm
my sister in law has spilt nail varnish on her carpet what / how can she remove it and restore the carpet? thank you from a window cleaner  :P
Title: Re: help please
Post by: daysdeepclean on March 27, 2009, 11:59:12 pm
Go on to "Prochem's" website, I'm sure there's a list on there! Otherwise do an advanced search on this website good luck mate!
Title: Re: help please
Post by: Paul Simpson on March 28, 2009, 01:46:26 am
Nail varnish remover! ;D

Yes really, test first on a hidden bit of carpet to make sure no dye removal occurs, small amount onto the stain, work in, then blot with a clean white cloth, flush with a clean water, dab dry with towel, repeat until removed.
Otherwise call your local friendly carpet cleaner!
Title: Re: help please
Post by: Ricky M on March 28, 2009, 07:36:09 am
ring a carpet cleaner you will need an extraction unit of some sort as the nail varnish remover will make the nail varnish dissipate really fast and if you not to sure of what your doing it will look scareyer than it is 
Title: Re: help please
Post by: Ken Wainwright on March 28, 2009, 09:37:22 am
Professional help is best as there is a BIG risk of delamination on tufteds (the carpet will come apart) and even the tufts can come out.

IF you decide on home use, as Paul says, nail varnish remover.  Non oily is preferred. Apply indirectly with a cloth.  This will be a very slow process. DO NOT rush. Do not wipe or rub. Dab and blot only.  Rinse with water and a little shampoo regularly.  A significant spillage could take you all day, but may still not be as good as professional 's result.

Ventilate the room well as the acetone vapours can become  a problem. Take many fresh air breaks.

Yeah, get a pro in 8)

You could always try your house contents insurers, but a £100 xs could be greater than a pro's charge.

Safe and happy cleaning :)
Ken