[gr cleaning solutions]

Went to look at a job today at kids home they want one off the bedroom carpet cleaned . Its  cream 80/20 and someone has emptied a lynx shower gel on it orange/red colour can not do the job until 22ND because that is when the kid move out, the staff have got as much up as possible.Has anyone came across this before. thanks   Gavin .

[Neil Williams]

Oh yes. Prepare yourself for 3 hours of cold water extracting with plenty of de-foamer in the tank.
If you think about how much foam a small amount in the hand can create in the shower, a full bottle is a major task.

[gr cleaning solutions]

looking forward to it  NOT!!! i have never used de foamer before which would you recommended

[Carpet Dawg]

you should always use deformer, protects the vac motors. I use prochems range. just put a tad in the waste tank and ur golden.

tony

[Neil Williams]

Any de-foamer will be a step in the right direction for this job, although you're going to need a large dollup for each tank load.
And put the machine where you can see it just incase you need to turn off quickly.

[markpowell]

Putting it in the waste tank will not protect your vac motors.
The best way to use de-foamer is to mix it in a jug with water and suck it through the hoses, it lines the hoses and stops the foam building in the first place.
Mark

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

Try also applying it to the stain itself.