Red Brick Dust

Tek · Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 4:17 pm Post Subject: Red Brick Dust

Could anyone tell me how to remove red brick dust stains from a beige carpet please?

joe-90 · Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:07 pm Post Subject:

With a vacuum - don't wet it.

Tek · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:40 am Post Subject:

Thanks for the reply. I tried that as soon as it happened but the red staining has remained. There does not seem to be any dust left, just the stain. This has never been a problem before as it normally comes up with a vacuum cleaner, the carpet is only a couple of days old and the dust slipped by the dust sheet.

sidecar_jon · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:00 pm Post Subject:

Maybe sprinkle talc on it then vac it up.

sterling · Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:33 pm Post Subject: general DIY

Had the same problem.

Get a spray can of 1001 Spot remover.

Ignore the instructions on the side of the can, and soak the affected area with this spray, then make sure you have a wet and dry vacuum, NOT A NORMAL VACUUM CLEANER, it HAS to be a wet and dry.

Let it soak in for a couple of minutes, then vacuum up, you may have to do this several times.

The cans of spray cost about £5.00.

It has worked for me on several occasions, best of luck.

Mike

Tek · Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 12:49 pm Post Subject:

Thanks I will have to get hold of a wet and dry vacuum cleaner!