Grease on the carpet
Looking for a new Pontoon Boat Enclosure? Our Biggest Sale of Year for Pontoon Boat Enclosures is coming soon! You need to be a part of our "Preferred Customer List" - Where you will get the best prices and discounts on new pontoon boat canvas - Complete the form to the right of this page now. See you on inside. Thanks, Rick Ostler
I have a couple of grease spots on my carpet, caused by my boat lift winch sitting above my bow.
I’ve tried everything, including TotallyAwesome cleaner, but nothing seems to work. Any ideas would be appreciated.
5 Responses to “Grease on the carpet”
I've always had success just using Dawn dishsoap diluted about 1/4 tsp. to a quart of warm water. Apply and I use a toothbrush or similar to work it in, then blot, rinse, repeat blotting.
References :
Go to petsmart / petco and buy a liquid cleaner used for pet stains. They generaly contain enzymes that will clean most things out of the carpet. The Oreck vaccum store also carries a more concentrated enzyme cleaner. These are cheap and will do a much better job than shampoo, normal carpet cleaners, resolve, etc…
Just remember… enzyme based.
References :
Follow these steps carefully to remove a Greasy Food spill:
Act Quickly! Delaying may cause the spill to become a permanent stain. Blot liquids with a dry, white absorbent cloth or white paper towels. Gently scrape up semi-solids with a rounded spoon. Break up solids and vacuum.
Pretest any spot removal solution (for color transfer to the cloth or damage to the carpet) in an inconspicuous area. If a change occurs, select another solution.
Apply a small amount of the solution to a white cloth, and work in gently – do not rub — working from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent spreading. Allow to remain on the spill a few minutes. Be patient. Blot.
Continue to use the first agent as long as there is a transfer of the spill to the cloth. Be patient. Complete removal may require repeating the same step several times. Or, you may need to move to the next solution.
When the spill is completely removed, rinse the area with cold water; blot with a dry cloth until all moisture is removed.
A dry, absorbent, cleaning compound may be used as a substitute to minimize drying time.
Nail Polish Remover – Two types of nail polish removers are available. One type contains acetone, a dry cleaning solvent. Use the same precautions as with other dry cleaning solutions. The second type contains amyl acetate, which is used in many paint, oil, and grease (POG) removers. Many POG removers leave residues that may cause rapid soiling. When using a POG remover, always rinse the area thoroughly with a dry solvent. (See Residue Precautions.)
Solvent – A non-flammable spot removal solution, or dry cleaning type solvent, is preferred. Exercise caution when using a solvent. Never pour it directly onto the carpet or allow it to reach the backing, because it can damage the latex that holds the primary and secondary backings together. Acceptable solvents include Carbona®, Energine®, K2R®, Goof-Off®, etc.
Detergent Solution – Mix one fourth (1/4) teaspoon of a liquid dishwashing detergent per one (1) cup of lukewarm water. NEVER USE A STRONGER CONCENTRATION! Thorough rinsing is necessary to remove detergent residues that may cause rapid soiling. It may be necessary to rinse with warm water several times to completely remove residues. (See Residue Precautions.) Care should be used in selecting a detergent. Never use a laundry detergent of any type, because laundry detergents may contain optical brighteners (flourescent dyes) that dye the fiber. Do not select an automatic dishwashing detergent because many contain bleaching agents that destroy dyes and some fibers.
Warm Water – Lukewarm tap water should be used in most cases to rinse the cleaning solutions from the fiber. Failure to completely rinse the solutions from the fiber may cause accelerated soiling.
Call a Professional – Professional cleaners have the ability and the equipment to use more aggressive cleaning solutions to remove stubborn spills. Always consider consulting a professional cleaner regarding any spot removal question. CRI – 1-800-882-8846
Residue Precautions
Many spot removal solutions leave residues in the carpet that may attract soil. Thoroughly rinse the area several times with lukewarm tap water. A mist type sprayer is recommended to prevent overwetting. Blot with paper towels and pat dry after each rinse. Several rinses are often necessary to thoroughly remove residues. Never use any of the solutions in concentrations stronger than those recommended.
References :
http://www.carpet-rug.org/
Shampoo
References :
How to remove food grease from carpet?
We hauled 50 boston butts in our car. "fundraisers" Even with protection the grease seeped down into the seats and carpets. I have had it professionally cleaned, I have used baking soda to help obsorb and vaccumed it, used charcoal, febreeze. It looks terrible and not to mention the smell. Any ideas on what else could help without having to replace the carpet?