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Sep 14th, 2023, 09:40 | #1 |
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Diesel and carpets dont mix!
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I have been an idiot, I pumped some diesel out of an older car and put the canister in the rear foot well, some spilled out and got in the carpet. Now before I throw several different chemicals on it, does anyone have any tips to get the diesel out properly and not masking it? Many thanks, Signed, The Idiot! Last edited by Welshy1988; Sep 14th, 2023 at 09:48. |
Sep 14th, 2023, 15:57 | #3 |
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Sep 14th, 2023, 20:41 | #4 |
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You'll probably need something to break down the oil in the diesel first, something like kerosene or white spirits, then use a good detergent.
As Simmy says it may take several attempts with a wet vac and try to obtain a foam each time to lift the diesel from the pile. If you have a houshold dehumidifier leave it in the the car overnight.
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Sep 14th, 2023, 20:52 | #5 |
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to aid the drying process use some lining wallpaper folded to fit the footwell and stand on the paper this will blot up any moisture left behind as mentioned a dehumidifier would help the drying process also.
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Sep 19th, 2023, 07:31 | #6 |
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White spirit at least 3 separate applications dry it with clean rags then abo
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Sep 19th, 2023, 07:33 | #7 |
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3 separate application of groom upholstery cleaners sponge it of in hot water each time
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