Carpet stain removal help needed

Martyn_H

Hi

My son was eating a lolly and it dripped onto the carpet. I've tried Vanish Oxy Action but the stains are still there.

Can anyone please advise on how to remove?

maninthestreet

I use the Halfords Heavy Duty Carpet Cleaner - it's a spray-on spot treatment, and I have yet to find a stain it can't remove.

Martyn_H

Thank you. Any more tips gratefully received.

molerat

Groom foaming upholstery cleaner. Available from Halfords. Used it for years and not met a mark it can't remove.

Lord_Gardener

Makes you think about what was in the lolly!! Hot soapy water does most for us!

dougie24

Sorry to add to your thread but I have a similar question, friend spilt self-tan on my cream carpet and only confessed when stain appeared! Would you recommend using those heavy duty stain removers on a cream carpet? Have tried Vanish and Astonish stain removers - no joy!!

Would be grateful for any advice!!

nephasu

depends on colour of lolly and fabric of carpet

for any carpet the following works:-

1. shaving foam cleans without wetting the carpet.

2. lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda mixed to a paste then leave for 30mins for reaction to take hold.

Martyn_H

Lord_Gardener wrote: »

Makes you think about what was in the lolly!! Hot soapy water does most for us!

Had the water worked then I'd hardly be posting here, would I?

Martyn_H

nephasu wrote: »

depends on colour of lolly and fabric of carpet

for any carpet the following works:-

1. shaving foam cleans without wetting the carpet.

2. lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda mixed to a paste then leave for 30mins for reaction to take hold.

Hmm...I'll give the shaving foam a try. Thanks!