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MimiJane
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edited 20 September 2017 at 8:20AM in Old style MoneySaving
Hi all,

Having just moved house, the carpets here are pretty filthy. I've got up the majority of the dirt stains up with white vinegar, but there are a few that just won't shift (particularly in the bathroom!).

Any ideas on how to remove these stubborn stains please?

Thanks.

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  • cathy_3
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    EWWW throw the bathroom one out :o:o:o

    bicarb and vinegar together let it soak and then blot

    otherwise squeeze a spongeful of bio powder solution (strong) over the stain and leave overnight

    should blot out and rinse well or the muck will stick to the soap crystals left
  • MimiJane
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    Thanks Cathy .... will try this.

    Yes, we're going to throw the bathroom carpet out eventually, it's disgusting! Not as easy as that though, somone's had the basin raised in the past 'cos of a bad back and carpet's at different levels and impossible to lino at the moment.
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  • jo_b_2
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    Not exactly 'old style' cleaning, but you could try the 1001 Spot Shot.  It's on a 'try me free' offer at the moment (but only at Asda.)  It is really excellent stuff, gets marks and stains up instantly.
  • MimiJane
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    Thanks :). I'll bear this in mind.
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  • needmoney
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    I had three little blob stains, something the kids had done. I tired to clean them a few times but they when they dried they just got bigger so I gave up and got the professionals in, THEY ARE STILL THERE so disappointing.
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  • md123
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    Should the bicarb and vinegar make a thick or thin paste?  Probably a silly question but wasn't quite sure what to do.
  • 16011996
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    btw cathy, by bio powder do you mean washing powder??
  • cathy_3
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    yes biological powder

    dont forget how good it is for pots and pans and dirty oven dishes as well by the way

    the vinegar and bicarb say half a mug of vinegar/water (1/4 mug of each) and a tablespoon of bicarb should do it
  • 16011996
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    i use bio powder to mop kitchen floor, works a treat. half a scoop in bucket full warm water. comes up fab.
  • coolsteel
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    Hi all My daughter had a party and a drink was spilt and has now stained the carpet, this happened 12 months ago and as the stain is the same colour as the carpet it is not to noticeable, but would love to get rid of this stain without damaging the colour of the carpet. Any suggestions would be grateful.
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