HELP! Prussian Blue in wife's carpet!`

[Frod733]

Did not know where to post this so, I thought this would be the most logical.

Somehow, I was building a gun and using prussian blue for inletting purposes, and tracked a couple spots into the carpet.

Has anyone a good method of removing this? Need your help.

 

[Frod733]

BTW, tried daubing with rubbing alcohol and did not work at all.

 

[rafterob]

I can recommend a good divorce lawyer

 

[deerstalkert]

I can recommend a good divorce lawyer

that is a contradiction of terms right there!

OP ,try oxyclean

 

[Jaeger]

Prussian Blue..........hmmmmmmmmm..........NOT coming out. Put a throw rug over that spot. Tell your wife it's "Feng Shui".

 

[Frod733]

Thanks. will try that (not divorce - she is a treasure, but kinda mad now). Any success stories with removal?

 

[Frod733]

Too many comedians. Really need some help here.

 

[Tom A Hawk]

I suggest a dark red wine. Easier to explain and receive forgiveness.

 

[rafterob]

A brief internet search turned up Sodium Hydroxide (lye) which after it dries leaves crystals which is easily removed by citric acid (lemon juice). If you destroy the carpet in the process, you can always replace it.

 

[senseisugarbear]

Hire professional carpet cleaner, they have stuff we don't. If he can't get it out , At least your LOVELY may give you days off your sentence for trying....Be Safe>>>>>Wally

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

You're a dead man.

 

[Robby]

You could try acetone, that stuff seems to break down anything and everything. If that doesn't get it maybe try mixing up the prussian blue with something and do the whole carpet.
Good luck!!!!
Robby

 

[sheriff john]

Depends on what the carpet's made of and how deep the stains are embedded. Suggest contacting the manufacturer if possible for the best solution. Anything else is going to be trial and error. That stuff is potent.

 

[user 34300]

Hire a carpet pro. He can cut a piece out of the closet and use it to patch your stain. IF you saved a piece from the install he can use that.

IF it is only a little dab, let it dry and cut the blue nap. Solvents will only spread it and make the problem worse. Harsh chemicals will change the dye color in the carpet.

 

[ord sgt]

The alcohol may have "set" the prussian blue into the fibers of the rug. Professional carpet cleaners might be able to remove the blue.
Or, put more blue into the carpet. Make it look like a pinto pony.

 

[64Springer]

Denzel called.

Said he'd like to help.

But the carpet isn't $25,000.00 Alpaca.

 

[DCAN]

Can't wait to see how this turns out. I hear cruises are cheaper this time of year, maybe Mexico? Or, deny everything, demand proof, make counter accusations. That was always my go to position, when I was married........

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Did not know where to post this so, I thought this would be the most logical.

Somehow, I was building a gun and using prussian blue for inletting purposes, and tracked a couple spots into the carpet.

Has anyone a good method of removing this? Need your help.

I just Googled and here is a response:

Sodium hydroxide destroys prussian blue almost instantly leaving a residue of fine grained but readily soluble ferric oxide hydrate which is easily removed with citric acid, oxalic acid, dilute HCl, dilute phosphoric etc. Thanks Boffis, that worked perfectly!Mar 9, 2007
Larry

 

[TFoley]

Did not know where to post this so, I thought this would be the most logical.

Somehow, I was building a gun and using prussian blue for inletting purposes, and tracked a couple spots into the carpet.

Has anyone a good method of removing this? Need your help.

I found a small blowlamp very useful.

 

[Frod733]

Well, I reached out to the manufacturer, Permetex. They got back to me and said "... you can carefully try acetone". Not a very positive answer, but will try it.