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| [Tuesday, April 22, 2008] |
| What can I use to remove dried blue permanent marker from a nylon carpet? We found them during our last break and they have been there several weeks. We have tried working with a multi-purpose carpet spotter and indelible ink remover with water extraction to follow. One has lightened up but the other is as bright as ever.
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| Carpet/Furniture Care - L Pollard |
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Ink is difficult as it tends to thin out and spread during the removal process. I'd try a jell-type solvent spotter, allow the recommended dwell time, then rinse well with a clear solvent, and repeat if lighter but still visible. End with an extraction rinse.
If ink discoloration remains, add the solvent to an absorbent compound, work in and use as a poultice. Let it dry overnight. If after all this, the spot remains, try a heat dye transfer process.
If nothing works, cut and patch, put a garbage can or chair over it, or live with it. Be gentle so you don't fuzz or flatten the fibers.
Bill Griffin, President
www.cleaningconsultants.com
Cell-206-849-0179
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