I was cleaning this morning, and decided to move this tin box. It was kind of stuck to the crpaet, so I pulled, and I saw why it was stuck. Well, last Hurricane SEason, our house flooded, and we must have put the box back before the carpet was 100% dry. Now, I have a rust stain on my carpet. I want to get it off before Chris gets home. Does anyone have any advice? I am so tempted to leave it there and pretend that I didn't see it, and let him discover it. *EG*

By Heaventree on Thursday, June 2, 2005 - 11:41 am:

I would try Oxiclean with warm water, but in just a small area first, perhaps make a bit of a paste and let sit awhile. Good Luck Rayanne, what a horrible mess. Try doing a search on the internet for removing rust stains from carpet, you might come up with some other ideas or call a carpet cleaning company for the best advice.

By Crystal915 on Thursday, June 2, 2005 - 12:07 pm:

I would call a professional. I'm not sure Oxi-clean is strong enough to remove it, and rust can bleed.

By Emily7 on Thursday, June 2, 2005 - 12:38 pm:

Tip King

By Frasersmama on Thursday, June 2, 2005 - 05:06 pm:

Be careful with oxyclean, if you have any wool in your carpet, it may bleach the colour out - happened to me.

By Mrsheidi on Thursday, June 2, 2005 - 06:45 pm:

Rust and oxi...not a good combo, just from the words itself. Rust is caused by oxidation of iron...might make it worse.

By Vicki on Thursday, June 2, 2005 - 07:25 pm:

I would never tackle rust on my own. I would call a professional for sure on this one.

By Rayanne on Thursday, June 2, 2005 - 10:44 pm:

Well, I called Stanley Staemer, and I asked them if they knew what I could use to clean it myself? They told me to get this stuuf called Whink Rust Remover. I am going to try and find some tomorrow, hopefully, and we will see what happens.
6 ounces. Leader and best seller for over 50 years. Convenient liquid formula requires no scrubbing; instantly removes rust stains from colorfast fabrics and carpet, as well as white sinks and toilets.