Anne_in_VA
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Jul 26, 2015 14:07:16 GMT -5
Our cat knocked over an oil lamp and it broke while we were out. Most of the oil got on the carpet and it looks like it soaked in. Anyone have any idea on how to clean the carpet?
I'm thinking I'll have to get part of the carpet replaced including the padding, but wasn't sure if there was something I could try first? We have plenty of leftover carpet, but would have to replace the padding too.
Right now I've got that room closed off with windows open as it really stinks in there from the spilled oil.
thanks!
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Post by Jaguar on Jul 26, 2015 14:08:27 GMT -5
How about baking soda ?
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Post by vonna on Jul 26, 2015 14:23:54 GMT -5
Since it is oil, maybe try to wash with Dawn after trying to soak up with baking soda? |
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Post by mmhmm on Jul 26, 2015 14:27:35 GMT -5
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Jul 26, 2015 15:33:16 GMT -5
oK we'll bury using the method in the link, but I'm not very hopeful as it looks like a lot of the oil soaked into a small area and the padding underneath and I t's wall to wall carpet.
On on a good note, when DH pulled back the carpet we found hardwood underneath. It looks like it may be in good shape too!
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Post by CCL on Jul 27, 2015 20:33:53 GMT -5
Did you get it clean? If not, I'd try Dawn (original blue) diluted 25/75 with water, then go over it all with a carpet shampooer.
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Post by Spellbound454 on Jul 28, 2015 2:59:25 GMT -5
If its more than a couple of drips of kerosene.... (which you can treat with dishwasher powder solution and baking soda)
Its the end of the carpet I'm afraid.
You could try carefully cutting a patch out..... and replace that and the underlay.  |
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Post by Shooby on Jul 28, 2015 5:42:29 GMT -5
If you can't remove it, you could get an area rug or oriental, etc and put over top for now.
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