https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 13:33:21 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:50:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26195 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=673079&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#673079 Author: Chickaboo
Subject: 26195
Posted: 28 April 2009 at 4:50pm

Just an example - we have just gone to our insurance company as got our fire sweept and some of the soot 9which apparently doesn't norammly happen) got onto our cream covered carpet. The insurance company are sending a cleaner free of charge to hopefully get the stuff off (mind I have tried to clean and no luck)]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:50:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=673079&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#673079 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672872&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672872 Author: MindyW
Subject: 26195
Posted: 28 April 2009 at 2:00pm

Thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it
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Subject: 26195
Posted: 28 April 2009 at 1:13pm

I would say ring the insurance company first as well.
When I worked for an insurance company we would send Jaes Carpet cleaners out (They are usually about $60) if that didnt work then we would do a referal for the likes of carpet court.
I would say this would be the best way to go, rather than spending money on a rug doctor which the insurance company might not cover if it turns out the stain doesnt come out. ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:13:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672841&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672841 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672815&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672815 Author: clover
Subject: 26195
Posted: 28 April 2009 at 12:51pm

Oh, and just give your insurance co a call before you try rug doctor and ask.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:51:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672815&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672815 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672813&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672813 Author: clover
Subject: 26195
Posted: 28 April 2009 at 12:50pm

Once the vinegar dries I don't think it would have a smell, worth trying. Acetone nail varnish remover would be worth a shot as well, just try it on a less noticible area first.

Found this online & it supports the nail varnish remover suggestion:

Scrape excess grease off with a dull−edge knife or metal spoon. Spray with WD−40 and let stand a few minutes. Blot with a paper towel. Respray with WD−40 work in with a brush taking care not to brush and damage the carpet. Then blot stain again with a clean soft towel. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. It can take several goes to completely remove the grease. Acetone is also effective
]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:50:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672813&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672813 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672722&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672722 Author: MindyW
Subject: 26195
Posted: 28 April 2009 at 11:05am

Thanks very much ladies!
My concern was exactly that the whole house of carpet would have to be replaced and that if they would only replace one room it may not match! If in fact they replaced any at all! Though a lighter coloured carpet would prob lighten the house up a bit and this carpet is terrible to vaccum!

Babe, I have heard that white vinegar is useful for removing all sorts of stains, do you just dilute it and dab it on? Im worried that the stain will still be there and i'll have a trouble smell too!

I feel like such a tool!, I was taking my cross trainer apart becaus it broke and I left the bolts on the carpet without really thinking about it and went to bed thinking that I would deal with it in the morning... however during the night the CRC (cos it had this stupid squeak in it that was quite possibly the most annoying sound ever!) off the bolts seeped into the carpet....., so basically my laziness was my downfall I never ever thought about it!

Do you think that if I tried the rug dr and it didnt work that I could then claim insurance?

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Edited by MindyW]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:05:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672722&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672722 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672607&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672607 Author: clover
Subject: 26195
Posted: 28 April 2009 at 9:01am

But check your policy, they only usually now replace the carpet in that room, and if you can't get the same carpet you'll have it missmatched.

There surely must be something that would get it out?]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:01:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672607&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672607 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672571&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672571 Author: Snappy
Subject: 26195
Posted: 28 April 2009 at 8:26am

Yeah I was going to say call the insurance company, they will send a cleaning company out to get the stain out. If that fails they will replace your carpet. ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:26:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672571&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672571 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672530&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672530 Author: Babe
Subject: 26195
Posted: 28 April 2009 at 7:40am

Try white vinegar]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:40:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672530&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672530 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672477&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672477 Author: Chickaboo
Subject: 26195
Posted: 27 April 2009 at 10:53pm

have you tried claiming on contents insurance? sorry no idea how to get it out ]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:53:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672477&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672477 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26195&PID=672455&title=oh-dear-crc-and-carpet#672455 Author: MindyW
Subject: 26195
Posted: 27 April 2009 at 10:02pm

Oh dear turns out CRC and carpet DO NOT mix well together

Luckily my carpet- which is only a year old, is dark brown however DH tried to clean the carpet and now its a really big dark patch. and to add insult to injury its right in the middle of the lounge floor!

Please does anyone know what will get it out? I thought maybe a rug doctor but really dont want to make it worse...

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Any ideas?

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