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clive
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Mothproofing
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March 08, 2004, 10:28:09 pm »
I clean quite a lot of oriental rugs and often get asked about mothproofing them. I usually refer them to a pest controller but is there something i can use?
Thanks,
Clive
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Dynafoam
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Re: Mothproofing
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March 08, 2004, 10:43:13 pm »
Clive,
I have tried a few products over the years but they have all presented problems, mainly odour.
I am not the biggest fan of insecticides in the home, so I normally tell the customer that if the rug is regularly and thoroughly vacuumed with a good upright vacuum cleaner, it is unlikely that the grubs will survive.
John.
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Bob Allen
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Re: Mothproofing
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March 08, 2004, 10:47:25 pm »
Have you tried opening your wallet more often, that will at least keep the moths down abit .......Ha Ha
Seriously I know Sta-Pro used to do a powder you mixed with water (then sprayed) that supposedly helps againt a number of small creepy crawlys, ive used it in the past for Flee's (not mine)
Regards Bob
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Bob Allen
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Re: Mothproofing
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March 09, 2004, 12:36:43 am »
Chemspec do a product - can't remember what it's called (Microban??). I have used it. There are very few products still available due to changes in legislation.
Did a job last year with it and odour was a big concern. All the windows open, turbo driers, PPE etc. The odour was strong and lasted for quite a while, fine in the summer when the home owner doesn't mind having all the windows open etc.
Cheers
Steve
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MICHAEL_GAYTON
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Re: Mothproofing
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March 09, 2004, 12:39:34 am »
Microban do a good pest control but i think it only lasts
for 6 months
mick
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Re: Mothproofing
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Reply #5 on:
March 09, 2004, 12:56:50 am »
rotstop from ashbys ( your favourite place
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Shaun
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Dave Parry
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Re: Mothproofing
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Reply #6 on:
March 09, 2004, 12:58:38 am »
I've used ashbys insecticide (may have been sta-pro) for carpet beetle, easy to use and goverment approved for domestic and food areas. Worked well, didn't kill any pets or kids either.
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Kinver_Clean
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Re: Mothproofing
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March 09, 2004, 09:36:39 am »
Chemspec do Chemtreat which they say prevents 'organic degradation of wool' the USA have weird regs on pest control. They say it lasts 2 yrs I think.
Trevor
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clive
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Re: Mothproofing
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March 09, 2004, 02:31:11 pm »
Thanks for all your replies.
Clive
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