returned to the scene of the crime

[Ron Werner]

Well, it took about 5 1/2 yrs but I finally cleaned the carpet I replaced in 06 because of black death.
The client has used me several times since then but this is the first time I've cleaned the carpet I bought. It was brand new, just installed and someone broke into the house and left muddy foot prints on their white carpet. I was called to clean it up under the insurance claim. I had recently installed a kero heater and damn thing caused black death with my neptune hose.

Well, I took my time, cleaned and protected it, wishing it had went like that the first time.

Anyone else have to replace a carpet and get a chance to clean it later?

 

[AshleyMckendree]

Had black death happen on a starch white carpet, it came right up with a butyl based degreaser.

 

[Dmreed4311]

I have had black death happen twice but both times I was able to clean it out, The carpets were darker in color so I guess I got lucky

 

[RGH269]

I was working in a nice home once and while cleaning in the MBR Neptune blew and spewed black death on the wall, bed and carpet. I felt terrible and told the lady who was a repeat customer that my insurance would take care of it. She told me not to worry about it she wanted to redecorate that room anyway. I figured that would be my last call from her, but she has moved since and I have cleaned for her a couple more times.

 

[GeneMiller]

I 've had it happen but was always able to get it out. Ron you do know it can't be vacuumed out.

gene

 

[sam miller]

Never had a problem getting it out of carpet or Upholstery. Flat paint on a wall is a different story. Semi gloss no problem wipes right off.

Heavy duty soil lifter chemspec, or any citrus based spotter.

 

[Ron Werner]

I didn't even know what caused the black until I started asking around.
Brought out a Carpet Inspector and he couldn't budge it
Talked with a guy that specializes in carpet dying, in his encounters with it he couldn't remove it either.
Guess I should have known you back then Gene. Could have saved me a lot of money and the owner inconvenience.

 

[Dolly Llama]

Guess I should have known you back then Gene. Could have saved me a lot of money and the owner inconvenience.

Prob'ly not, Ron.
I'm sure Gene's travel charge to CraggyRock Canada would of been mighty hefty...


..L.T.A.

 

[KevinL]

You do know that you have to clean it out immediately. Throw that hose aside and hook up another, get some juice on it right away and reclean. I had it happen a couple of years ago on a freshly painted wall and I barely got it off within 5 minutes.