theresa t Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 This is not a general question about candlemaking but about how to get a liquid dye out of carpet! My bottle of dark blue leaked and I got some on the floor in the kitchen, then apparently stepped in it but only realized it had leaked on the floor AFTER I noticed the dark blue spot on my carpet! Any ideas on how to get this out of my carpet?? We just put this NEW carpet in a couple of weeks ago and I am so upset with myself over this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresa t Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 I was desperate with needing to get this up so I tried some crisco oil and it got it out!! I can breathe easier now I think! Anyway, if anyone ever does this, you might try a little crisco oil...it worked for me! WHEW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 A can of Goof Off from the hardware store is probably what you need. Very effective and deadly stuff. Use with serious ventilation.tlc26 is our resident expert in removing carpet stains and you might want to PM her if she doesn't come around soon.Well I just saw your follow-up post. Interesting to know that works. I use Crisco on dye all the time but didn't think it would work well enough for carpet. Don't you have to get the oil out now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresa t Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 Used some of the oxi-clean carpet and upholstery stuff to do that. It works on carpets and upholstery and I use it all the time in my car and works great! Dye is gone and now so is the crisco....can't even tell it was ever there.....dye or oil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 The oxy clean works good. But get some stuff called "Floor Tech" it is in a big spray bottle with purple lettering I believe. THIS STUFF IS AMAZING!!! I have an apartment, so every few months when I can no longer see the true color of the carpet, I get down and clean it. Looks brand new!! I have never persinally tried Crisco. Wouldn't it leave a greasy residue or "grease spot" on the carpet? I may have to give that a go. I spilled quite a bit of Alabasters crappy dyes with no droppers, so I have to get to cleaning soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BACKWOODS Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Great tip...I'll have to remember that one...I would have thought you would have to replace the carpet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 First! don't ever use oil based anything to 'clean' your carpet. I wasn't there and I didn't see how you did it but I can say that it is likely that stain will come back. Please go get a carpet cleaning agent that is specifically a degreaser. Then clean the crap out of the area that you put the crisco on. Even though you think you got all the oil out, it is very likely that you did not, any further dirt, dust, etc. will stick to that area and infact look like the stain has reappeared. I am glad you got the blue out though. I use xylol xylene(sp?). It is a strong chemical and you should wear a mask. It is similar to turpintine and can be found at any hardware store, near the turpintine. This is also what I use to get black fireplace paint out of white beber carpet (when contractors don't know what they are doing). If you chose to use this, it is not a cleaning agent on its own. Apply it first and do not walk on the area it was applied to with rubber soled shoes..it will melt the rubber and transfer it on to the carpet. Then make sure that you are using suction to remove it, don't scrub. When you scrub you will actually push it and whatever you are trying to get out deeper into the carpet. Then clean as normal with a carpet cleaning agent. I am not sure what to tell you to buy from the store. I use my own mix of chems. http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11090&page=2&highlight=black+fireplace+paintHere is a link to another thread that I posted this on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyrn Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Got it on mine and DH used carbureator cleaner that is in a spray can. Came up and hasn't made a new stain yet. That was 6 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Hey TLC that turpentine stuff probably is not safe if you have children correct? I told DH about that and he said it did not sound safe to use around our little one. He spends a lot if time on the floor and snacks on the carpet when watching movies. That Floor Tech I mentioned, is okay to use around children/pets. Ill go get some tonight and post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Not exactly eat it up safe, but if you were to clean your carpet afterwards using the steam cleaning method it would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 A can of Goof Off from the hardware store is probably what you need. Very effective and deadly stuff. Use with serious ventilation.tlc26 is our resident expert in removing carpet stains and you might want to PM her if she doesn't come around soon.Well I just saw your follow-up post. Interesting to know that works. I use Crisco on dye all the time but didn't think it would work well enough for carpet. Don't you have to get the oil out now?Hey Top- What a compliment coming from the resident scientist and wax guru! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hey TLC that turpentine stuff probably is not safe if you have children correct? I told DH about that and he said it did not sound safe to use around our little one. He spends a lot if time on the floor and snacks on the carpet when watching movies. That Floor Tech I mentioned, is okay to use around children/pets. Ill go get some tonight and post a pic.Xylene is the main ingredient in that Goof Off stuff. There's no problem with kids and pets after you use it because it completely evaporates into the air and dissipates. The problem is the fumes while you're using it so you need plenty of ventilation. Maybe best to use when the kids and animals aren't around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Good to know, since many of us have kiddos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Go get a bottle of Goo Gone and saturate the stain with it. Let it sit for maybe 5 minutes. Then go get an old towel, and place it over the stain. Put some Limp Bizkit on and jump on that bad boy until your breathless. Repeat as necessary. This may sound totally wacko, but it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YooperCandles Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to get dye stains out of linoleium? I dripped some red dyed wax onto the kitchen floor (which is a very light beige) and now the floor has red polka dots!!!!!!! Any suggestions (other than replacing the flooring ) are greatly appreciated!Pam in Upper Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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