Weird Stain unknown origin
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Topic: Weird Stain unknown origin
Posted By: Raynmann
Subject: Weird Stain unknown origin
Date Posted: 12/June/2008 at 12:59pm
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Hey all, This is my first post, but I figured this forum would be the best to answer my question. I had my sofa against an exterior wall that has the garage on the other side. My wife and I have since moved, but when we pulled the sofa away from the wall, there is ~1inch thick strip of black carpeting that runs against the wall almost the whole length of the sofa when it was a light beige brown originally. I've heard of black mold, but when I picked up the carpet away from the wall, neither the tack strip or the backing of the carpet has any discoloration. I'm stumped and don't want to have to replace my carpet as it's only 5 years old and in great shape otherwise. I'm at a loss as to what it can be. I've tried my little green steam machine, to no avail. Does anyone have any idea what it could be? I'll get it taken care of professionally if it doesn't require replacing my carpet. Thanks, Ray |
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Posted By: Ken_Is_OK
Date Posted: 12/June/2008 at 3:29pm
FS
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Posted By: Raynmann
Date Posted: 12/June/2008 at 3:48pm
| What does FS mean? |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 12/June/2008 at 6:39pm
Filtration soil ------------- 
The STD Meter |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 12/June/2008 at 10:24pm
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Very common!
Cut it off and re-stretch it ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: Raynmann
Date Posted: 13/June/2008 at 8:49am
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There is no way to clean it? I really need to cut it off and re-stretch it? I guess it's worth a shot if there isn't anything out there that can clean it out.... Thanks! |
Posted By: rick007
Date Posted: 17/June/2008 at 12:14am
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try a citrus gel .sometimes it works. ------------- happy cleaning |
Posted By: danmarck82
Date Posted: 17/June/2008 at 11:57am
| Filter -out from Pro chem is what I use . it takes alot of agitation and rinsing , but there are others on this site that have the answer. I' M CONFIDENT . FILTER OUT DOES A 85% JOB Maybe others are better at it. Please share info . |
Posted By: CCandmore
Date Posted: 17/June/2008 at 6:02pm
| I've had good results with Traffic Slam, but if I can find something where I don't have to scrub as long I'll switch. |
Posted By: duckcountry
Date Posted: 21/June/2008 at 1:12pm
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Apply (pre-treating step) carpet shampoo (the foaming kind) to the borders with a standard scrub brush. No lengthy dwell time is needed. Now, clean as usual with your extractor or whatever. Cheapest solution I have found and of course it is low tech - one size fits all. Cuts through filtration soil like a hot knife through butter. That is my method and I am sticking to it!  ------------- Are you in a high paying business or are you just a self employed low paid grunt who thinks this business provides dignity? |