Carpet stained with Raro.

First of all - ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

My sister's boyfriend drinks Raro allllll the time and last night stupidly left the jug on the table. I didn't notice it (oblivious to most things) and of course as soon as my back was turned, little Miss Hannah climbed on the table and emptied the damn jug all over the table and carpet.

Now, the Raro was made up super-strength (yuck) and seems to have developed a super-strength ability to stain the carpet along with it. Help!!! How do I get the stains out??? Tried water... and when I was soaking up the water there was no evidence of juice removal from carpet at the same time. Grrr. Tried Rugdoctor Stain Remover... didn't do crap. What now?!?!?

Might just have to deal with it at the end of our tenancy

Edited by nikkiwhyte

ooh choice, sounds like fun.
we got Tui's "heat stain" out of the carpet with cavalieer bremworth carpet stain remover, bout $6 or $7 at supermarket

Sorry, that wasnt very helpful was it?! Do a google search - that should come up with some solution you could make up

Vingar and baking soda? *scratches head* Either that or you might need to look at getting the carpet professionally cleaned, not sure how much that would cost though - either that or head out to a carpet store and ask if they know of any super strength cleaning powders / solutions that you could buy.

Good luck, and if something ends up working, let us know !!

Nikki, we once spilt blackberry juice, and tried a carpet claenre. didn't rok so tried another one and it made a chemical burn! Then we rang a professional cleaner who got the stain out byut the burn was permanenet, so I would bite the bullet and get it properly done.

Blot or extract as much of the liquid as possible with a dry, clean towel. Use a steam cleaner with plain cold water or a washrag and attempt to remove as much of the stain as possible from the carpet fibers. If the stain remains, mix a spray bottle with 50/50 water and plain white vinegar and blot carefully in the carpet fibers. Cover with a damp cloth. Let it sit for approximately 45 minutes. If it looks like the stain has improved or lightened, try this process again 1 time


from www.mrscleanww.com

If a stain remains after the carpet has dried, go to your medicine cabinet and grab the bottle of hydrogen peroxide. This is the 3% solution used as a first aid antiseptic, NOT the much stronger solution used in hair salons.. Pour it directly on the stain and carefully massage in and around the stained fibers. Let it dry, and repeat again if needed. You do not need to steam clean as the hydrogen peroxide will turn to water when exposed to sunlight. You may need to apply the hydrogen peroxide a few times to completely remove the stain.

A couple very points to remember when working with a carpet stain.
1. Always use COLD water as heat will set the stain.
2. Be gentle with carpet stains. Blot, do not rub as you risk fraying the carpet fibers.
3. Never use soap on the carpet as a residue will remain which will attract dirt in the future.

Nathaniel just suggested you ring Kirby and ask for a free demonstration! If you were in Hamilton we could tell you who to call (a friend of ours is a rep)

i found freind for carpet pretty good, dunno if it would shift raro thou?? if its a rental house i wouldn't worry to much, because stains on carpets provided there not engine oil or summat silly like that come under "normal house hold wear and tear". well, thats what i got told by the property manager of my house, that pretty much means your landlord has to expect a wee bit of damage hear and there esp as he knows a child lives there, and he shouldn't take it out of your bond. hth's

forgot to say that u need to get it done pronto as if its left for too long it sets in and will not get it out (well most of it will cum out but there will still be a noticable mark)

Hi Nikki,

I had exactly the same problem. Large Raro stain on the carpet - arggh!

Totally agree with Xandersmum - we had a carpet cleaner come and look at the stain. Of course I tried all the chemicals and none of them worked. He said boiling water too and then he got the whole stain out !! If you are in AKL then I could find his number for you.

Good luck!
Shelsx