lily pollen stains

elmer

Hi, does anybody know how to get lilly pollen stains out of a carpet? Any suggestions will be gratefully accepted as it looks ruined at the moment

Thanks very much

CDP

Hi Elmer

First thing to do is to use sellotape to lift the pollen from the carpet. This will take most of the pollen off. DO NOT rub the stain as this just grinds it further into the carpet.

HTH
CDP

elmer

thanks very much, unfortunately, its already been rubbed in, and it was wet as well, any suggestions ?

thanks
E

wisewoman

Sorry about your carpet. Next time you're given lilies, pull the pollen-carrying stamens off first, and put them in your compost heap. It's also supposed to make the lilies last longer.

16011996

try sprinkling with bicarb and dampening, the bubbling effect can sometimes help lift it out.

Queenie

Have you tried dabbing the stain with some diluted soda crystal solution? I had some lily pollen on a table cloth and I was able to soak that in a solution of soda crystals and it did the trick. Ofcourse taking up your carpet to soak it overnight isn't an option!

I would try, dabbing with a soda crystal solution (you don't want to overwet the carpet, damp only!) then blot up the dampness with a plain white cloth (do not use a coloured cloth as the dye of that might transfer to the carpet).

Caution: Try a test first on a piece of your carpet that isn't seen ... you don't want the dye to come out of your carpet either!

Js_Other_Half

These wipes from Lakeland limited are fabulous - got to be worth a go?
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hth

elmer

Thanks for all the replies, I will try them all, now its dry ,it doesnt appear quite so bad but we managed to knock over the flowers again, so we now have 2 stains to practice on, I will let you all know how we get on

Thanks

:j

16011996

best of luck, let us know how you get on.

elmer

Well, we have been away for a day or so , and the sun appears to be fading the marks on the carpet, and it seems to be hoovering up as well so thanks every one for all the help, for now Im going to see how much will dissappear before the next family visit, when i will feel obliged to do something about it, and get the chemicals out

Thanks everyone

Elmer :j

honey28

Does anyone out there know how to get rid of pollen stain from Lillies?
Ive tried steeping it in vanish but the stain is still visible. Any tips greatly appreciated
Thanks