Christian Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hello all! Quick question - My neice was sick on our coir matting/sisal carpet and i have tried everything to remove the stain. Didn't add too much water as I was told you shouldn't on this type of flooring. I have 3 smallish stains (the result of humous and sour cream & chive dip ) that i can't shift. It happened about 2 weeks ago and I thought i would let the area dry out and the stain would go, but it hasn't. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I have just the thing for you ....... http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17564 Better be quick, they'll all be sold out by tomorrow morning . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 It is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I was going to say that too! Christian, please keep a closer eye on the forum. It solves ALL life's little problems!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 p.s. DH says that John Lewis have a very good price too. I think that might be a good sign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 p.s. DH says that John Lewis have a very good price too. I think that might be a good sign! I got mine from John Lewis (Coles In Sheffield) It was in the sale at £29.99. It should have been £39.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 I have been reading the steam thread but didn't think! Will look into it, as it looks as though we might have to change the hall and downstairs carpet if I can't get the stains out! Thanks you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 why not cover it up with a lovely rug or move your sofa....much cheaper!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I have been reading the steam thread but didn't think! It is quite late . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 why not cover it up with a lovely rug or move your sofa....much cheaper!! I would cover it up, but 2 spots are to one side of the dresser and the other spot in right in front of the toilet - it looks like someone has missed the loo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Not so easy to put your sofa there, then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I would cover it up, but 2 spots are to one side of the dresser and the other spot in right in front of the toilet - it looks like someone has missed the loo! You could always get one of those fluffy pastel pedestal mats!! Not a good idea in a house full of boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 But the pedastal mats are washable.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 True...but they look so naff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Have you tried some white vinegar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks for all your suggestions! I have tried everything, but nothing is working! Will get in contact with the insurance company next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 sorry to hear that ... I thought when you first posted this, that it was going to be difficult because of the sort of material you were trying to clean. Maybe you should consider replacing with something washable (or is your niece banned from ever visiting your house again? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 We had that sort of flooring in a house we rented for a while - and I swore I'd never have any..........it was in the kitchen and if you dropped anything it just stuck in the fibres Hope the insurance people sort it out Christian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 (or is your niece banned from ever visiting your house again? ) No, bless her! But her Mother is! She should have known better than to fed a sick child houmous! Next door have carndean (?) flooring that looks like real slate. Might consider that instead as it's only the entrance hall and downstairs loo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I've got Kardean flooring in my hall Christian thanks to an insurance claim (OH dropped a can of paint the day we moved into the house - all over the stairs/hall floor! - I wish he'd done it on the living room carpet instead (It's grim!) It's really really good and dead easy to clean. I'd highly recommend it and may well get some in the kitchen when we can afford our refit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I've never heard of Karndean, but I've just had a look at the website ...here... the wooden flooring is beautiful How much per metre is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 It was quite expensive from memory, but I couldn't tell you a figure, as the insurance company sorted most of it out. I've just looked at a website though and it seems to go from about £15 to £30 a square metre depending on which type you go for. I'd advise you to have a look in a shop though, as you can't tell what things really look like on the internet! You also need to have a latex base put down if you've got a concrete floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
