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Title: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: ripmateyy on November 05, 2012, 09:07:13 am

One of the most random questions ever asked, my father put some dry cement power in the boot of his merc to take down the the tip, now without his knowleage, it has now dried and set in the carpet.

I have assummed that now it has dried it will never come out properly but was wondering just on the off chance anyone can recommend anything to help with the situation?

Thanks in advance, if you cant help then i understand  :happy2:

He shouldn't have put it there to start with!

Jack

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: tony_danza on November 05, 2012, 09:40:28 am

Oops.

I can't help thinking you're pretty knackered here. If you're going to end up buying a new carpet anyway though, you may as well take a shot.

Douse it in brick acid, then neutralise it with something alkaline.. It then may jetwash out. Dunno if it'll bleach the carpet, or even work for that matter?

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: rich83 on November 05, 2012, 09:43:00 am

HOw bad is it? Is this in the boot of his car or your house carpet?

Try scraping is with a dull blade and then hooving up the dust.

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: ripmateyy on November 05, 2012, 10:59:26 am

Quote from: tony_danza on November 05, 2012, 09:40:28 am

Oops.

I can't help thinking you're pretty knackered here. If you're going to end up buying a new carpet anyway though, you may as well take a shot.

Douse it in brick acid, then neutralise it with something alkaline.. It then may jetwash out. Dunno if it'll bleach the carpet, or even work for that matter?

I shall suggest this  :smiley:

Quote from: richwig83 on November 05, 2012, 09:43:00 am

HOw bad is it? Is this in the boot of his car or your house carpet?

Try scraping is with a dull blade and then hooving up the dust.

It's on the boot carpet! Bloody idiot haha!

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: rich83 on November 05, 2012, 11:11:56 am

Can the boot carpet not be replaced? Just like in the mk5?

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: ripmateyy on November 05, 2012, 01:33:31 pm

Quote from: richwig83 on November 05, 2012, 11:11:56 am

Can the boot carpet not be replaced? Just like in the mk5?

It's in a 58 E class estate, and in this particular model the boot is a fold out seat so it would be that particular piece, so not easy and assuming quite costly. Think he would rather just leave it if it doesn't come out! Just seeing if there was an easy solution!

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: Eccie on November 06, 2012, 08:58:43 pm

Might be worth trying a steam cleaner - you never know

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: Mk5 GTian on November 08, 2012, 07:31:36 am

 :worthless:

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: ripmateyy on November 09, 2012, 06:09:03 am

Quote from: Mk5 GTian on November 08, 2012, 07:31:36 am

:worthless:

Haha! It's all sorted now, just used all of the above (minus the brick acid) and slowly most of it came up! Not perfect, but he is happy!  :laugh:

Thanks for all of your help  :happy2:

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: keith on November 12, 2012, 10:23:53 pm

Autosmart g101 - originally used to clean concrete and brickwork .

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: Emilwy on December 10, 2012, 03:52:06 pm

I know you've done most of it now but if you've still got a bit there try this link then spray water after it and hoover it of.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Belle-Clean-Concrete-Dissolver-Cleaning-Spray-For-Dissolving-Cement-Cleaner-/221153945436?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Tools_Construction_Tools_ET&hash=item337dcd675c

Title: Re: HELP! Dried Cement Stain in Carpet!
Post by: ripmateyy on December 13, 2012, 07:52:38 pm

Quote from: Emilwy on December 10, 2012, 03:52:06 pm

I know you've done most of it now but if you've still got a bit there try this link then spray water after it and hoover it of.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Belle-Clean-Concrete-Dissolver-Cleaning-Spray-For-Dissolving-Cement-Cleaner-/221153945436?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Tools_Construction_Tools_ET&hash=item337dcd675c

Thanks! It is all sorted now but I appreciate the help!  :happy2: