After looking at the discoloration for a day or two I thought maybe I could try the Capture rug cleaner again. I don't know if you are familiar with it, but it consists of a liquid that you spray on the stain, then a white powder that you sprinkle on the stain, then you scrub it and in a half hour vacuum it. Well the white powder has pretty much covered up the discoloration even after vacuuming. I can live with the results.
Joyce Keay
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "JoyceK" <joycekeay@...> wrote:
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> Hi, I have been trying to remove a spot on a light-colored carpet that was due to spider droppings. I've tried several things in this order: 1) Capture rug cleaning kit, 2) steam cleaner, 3) vinegar diluted 50/50 with water and applied with a soft cloth, 4) club soda.
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> The result is that I've ended up discoloring the carpet in a larger area than the stain was originally.
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> The carpet is off white and the discolored area is just a darker version of the original color. Any ideas? The carpet is in pretty good condition except for that one spot which, unfortunately, is very visible. The carpet is about 18 years old so I won't cry if I have to replace it, but I'd like to try whatever you all can suggest. I do not remember whether it is a natural fiber or synthetic.
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> Thank you for whatever help you can send my way.
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> Joyce Keay
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