Furtniture Varnish Stain
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Topic: Furtniture Varnish Stain
Posted By: Jodi
Subject: Furtniture Varnish Stain
Date Posted: 28/March/2006 at 10:15pm
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Hi all! I'm having trouble with a furniture varnish stain. It is one inch wide and two feet long. Fortunately we didn't cause the stain but unfortunately I don't know the age of the satain and neither does the customer because it is a rental property. Is a knife really the answer or do any of you have any possible solutions?
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Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 29/March/2006 at 9:03pm
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Rub down well with rubbing alcohol. Spray a fresh batch of Helpmate A&B on the spot and cover with cellophane. Apply ultraviolet chemical activation light and let sit overnight. |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 31/March/2006 at 12:43pm
Why would you cover a spot with your cellphone? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 31/March/2006 at 1:13pm
Much better reception
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Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 31/March/2006 at 9:21pm
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Jodi, We have a group of products from a company called http://www.kleenkuip.com/products/motsenbockers_lift-off.htm - Motsenbockers . Have had a limited success using a combo of #3, #4 and #5. Number 4 is actually a graffiti remover and very efficient on paint and varnishes. Have you also tried the heat transfer system with a steam iron and towel? I give no guarantees but I have had success with these products removing varnish. Many times when you arrive to solve this type of problem someone has already damaged the fiber with aggression or set the stain deeper with all the wrong products they have applied. ------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
Posted By: Paul Moss
Date Posted: 10/July/2006 at 4:41pm
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Firstly it should be understood that there are several different kinds of varnish, so no one solvent will be ideal for all. Next point is that many of the solvents will also be effective against latex compounds, so there is a risk of causing delamination on non-woven carpets. To avoid causing this damage, the products should always be indirectly applied - and sparingly. Solvents that work will first soften the varnish to a gummy state. At this early stage it is often possible to remove much of the contamination with a bone scraper. Doing so, before the varnish is liquefied, will make total removal easier. For heavy contaminations, pre-softening with steam can be useful but a coating of moisture can 'insulate' against solvents that are not water-missable so blot prior to application. Possible solvents include acetone, amyl acetate, d'Limonene and even a GOOD citrus gel. ------------- Paul Moss MBISCc |