Help with slime stain!!!!

Loobysaver

My "darling" dd has played with her toy slime on her bedroom carpet and it has left what can only be described as what looks like a giant black ink stain on it.

Help - I can't get it off!!

Here's a link to what the stuff is:

http://www.iwantiwant.com/cgi-bin/pr...733765&6959&N&

Her slime is the black one!

What do i do apart from kill my daughter!!!!!!
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lil_me

Could do with knowing what it contains as that would make it easier to suggest something to get rid of it.

There are 2 things I rely on with 'unknown' stains on carpets. Bio washing powder diluted in water I try first then wash it off. If that doesn't work alcohol, either hairspray or acetone (nail polish remover) also washed off afterwards. Always of course test anything you use on an unseen area first, don't want it to create more of a problem.

Loobysaver

lil_me wrote: »

Could do with knowing what it contains as that would make it easier to suggest something to get rid of it.

There are 2 things I rely on with 'unknown' stains on carpets. Bio washing powder diluted in water I try first then wash it off. If that doesn't work alcohol, either hairspray or acetone (nail polish remover) also washed off afterwards. Always of course test anything you use on an unseen area first, don't want it to create more of a problem.

The first thing I did was look on the container and there is nowt at all on there! I've tried using 1001 carpet cleaner and scrubbing really hard but it has only shifted some of the stain. My carpet is absolutely sopping wet now!

I'll have a go with the washing powder next I think;) Thanks

lil_me

Most of that type of stuff contains food colourings doesn't it

This might help if that is what it is

<H4>Food Colouring

Even if you manage to avoid the 'natural dyes' in fresh fruit and vegetables, you may fall foul of the many food colourings common in several modern culinary offerings. These stains can be a nightmare as food colouring is essentially a type of dye and therefore likely to set permanently. However, if you sponge the area immediately with cool water, you may be able to remove most of the stain. You can also soak it in cool water for at least half an hour - or even overnight, in the case of stubborn stains. In either case, follow with undiluted liquid detergent rubbed directly into the stain and then rinsed thoroughly. If the stain still remains, you may have to resort to bleach but remember that this can seriously damage your garment so always spot test in an inconspicuous area first.

For non-washable materials, such as carpet, you can also start with the cool-water-sponging treatment, followed by liquid detergent rubbed in and then rinsed. In some cases, following this with sponging on alcohol will help to remove the detergent and allow the material to dry faster. Be aware however that alcohol will fade colours, so if the carpet or fabric is strongly coloured, you may be left with a new and different "reverse-stain". You can try to avoid this by diluting the alcohol with two parts water and testing it in a corner first to see if it is safe. Unfortunately, if the rubbing detergent treatment does not remove the stain, you will have to resort to bleach treatment - if it is a material or fabric that can withstand it.

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