[Richard Edwards]

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

[stevegunn]

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.

[HolmansUKLTD]

yep eco spotter aggitation and a water rinse will do the trick

[Doug Holloway]

Hi,

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

Cheers,

Doug

[adl]

chemspecs wet solvent works every time

regards Dave

[Len Gribble]

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

[Glynn]

Panelwipe

[jacko]

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.

[Richard Edwards]

Thanks everyone for your advice  , looks like I`ve got a few options.

Cheers 

Richard

[HolmansUKLTD]

I wouldnt use white spirit if i was you

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

[Doug Holloway]

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

[Ken Wainwright]

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

SAFE and happy cleaning
Ken

[Len Gribble]

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

[Doug Holloway]

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

[HolmansUKLTD]

And i bet you drink it aswell 

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

Cheers!!

Nick

[Doug Holloway]

Nick,

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

Cheers,

Doug

Would you suck those up?

[HolmansUKLTD]

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!!

[Len Gribble]

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

[Doug Holloway]

Nick,

Spent 29 years in N London,
 
Cheers,

Doug

[HolmansUKLTD]

You dont look that old Did you take that picture yourself by any chance??