Candle soot and drapes... Any advice, other than vacuum a lot?

[jcooper]

Have some commercial(spa) drapes going to be cleaned tomorrow night(on site). The drapes are used to keep areas quiet and dark and have candle soot(not a lot) at the top of them.

Nylon or poly, maybe 6'x7' each somewhat thick and double sided(no front or back, two pieces sewn together). Looks the same on both sides. The material is pretty thick and tan colored, so I can be somewhat aggressive.

I was planning on obviously vacuuming a lot, and using a shampoo misted on and lightly rinsed. Maybe scrub w/brush.

Any thoughts/advice?

 

[Royal Man]

Submerge them in some degreaser and then clear rinse/submerge a couple of times. (It needs more than a slight mist and vac.) then hang dry. Use a bath tub or go to a laundry center & bring them back.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Vacuum well, a soot sponge can be used to remove any loose debris. The remaining soot needs to be removed with dry solvent, typically Odorless Mineral Spirts.

Make sure there is good ventilation, rubber gloves will keep your skin from drying out.

Are the drapes even wet cleanable? If they are after wiping down the top, Ultra Pac Renovate works great on soot.

Mist on light agitate and rinse.

 

[jcooper]

Where would I find "Odorless Mineral Spirts"? Homedepot, Ace? Just put it on a towel and wipe it off

I found low odor http://www.menards.com/main/paint/c...ts-premium-paint-thinner/p-1479918-c-8161.htm

These ladies will be pissed if this whole place reeks!

 

[Desk Jockey]

Right name wrong stuff, well not refined enough. How about Imperial Dry Cleaning Fluid it is available at most hardware and some grocery stores. Only problem is is about $8.00 quart and OMS is about $8.00 a gallon. But you wont need that much since you've only dealing with the tops.

Prevac, mist on or pour a little on the cloth and wipe. Check for results.