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| [Sunday, November 05, 2006] |
| How do I remove Wite-Out® from a brand new carpet in a classroom? Is this product water-based?
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| Carpet/Furniture Care - Andi Lee |
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Answer #1:
Correction fluid is not water-based and will require another solvent to remove it. Carpet is susceptible to delamination (backing separation) from petroleum-based solvents if they are over-applied and under-rinsed. Your best bet is to start with an application of a solvent gel (carpet spotter for paint, oil, and grease). Pre-test and then apply directly. Agitate lightly with a scraper, attempting to loosen the Wite-Out®. Let it set another 5 minutes and agitate again. If mostly removed, blot with a towel to remove remaining traces and rinse well.
If residue remains, go to plan B: Volatile Solvent. Assure adequate ventilation and try to avoid breathing the fumes. Apply the solvent to a white terry cloth towel and blot again until spot is gone. Rinse thoroughly.
In both procedures, your goal is three-fold. Lightly agitate (so you do not fray the fiber), attempt to keep the solvent on top of the carpet (so it does not penetrate to the backing, causing damage) and rinse thoroughly (to remove residue). When finished, blotting with a dry towel under foot pressure is helpful.
Gary Clipperton
National Pro Clean Corp.
(719) 598-5112
www.nationalproclean.com
Answer #2:
Apply isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to a terry cloth towel and work the spot until the dried fluid is softened and picked up by the towel. As noted above, do not pour the solvent into the carpet and risk damaging the carpet adhesives.
Lynn E. Krafft, ICAN/ATEX Associate Editor
lekrafft@juno.com
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