[Ben Lugg]

Hi,
Got a job to do where there are lines of whitish residue from duct tape
being used to tape sheets to a low profile synthetic carpet.
They were put down while painting.
Quite a large area and alot of lines.
Any tips on removal, no pics sorry.

Ben.

[Paul Moss]

Pog

[Jamie Pearson]

Is the carpet bitumen backed?

[Ben Lugg]

The carpet is probably over 15 years old has a slight
Ridge to it but not sure of the backing.Pog sounds good
But perhaps not if bitumen backed.i'll re check the carpet
tomorrow if I can.
I wondered if an aggressive scrub of the pre spray,
like a white pad on my rotary might do the job.
The sebo might not be enough.
Ben

[Simon@arenaclean]

Had something similar in a dept. store. I used HDX microsplitter boosted with Orange X (Cleansmart) 40-50ml of each per  litre. Agitated with shampoo brush then rinsed with acidic rinse then most important post bonnet to speed up drying and prevent wick back. Used solvex on some stubborn spots, to use it for all of it would have taken hours. Not sure if it was duct tape residue as the store did not know, but it did work.

[Ben Lugg]

Thanks for your help.
Ben.

[john martin]

 If there is a lot of it ... like across a function room , and u dont want to use all you pog or expensive eco juice  , if the carpet suits and the odour not an issue  ,  white spirit kicks butt ...  spray or mist from a small spray bottle ... while rubbing vigorously but gently with a blunt knife or stiff nylon brush .. then hwe.

[Griffus]

Had this loads and a good safe, and surprisingly quick way is to use Prochem Citrus Gel.

http://www.prochem-uk.com/product.php?xProd=94&xSec=19

[Jamie Pearson]

Chemspec Liqua Gel is what I use for this. Agitate with a brush then give a fairly heavy prespray just prior to rinsing

[wynne jones]

White spirit on a towel

[John Kelly]

Had this once where I just couldn't remove it 100%. Guy was a builder and he'd got the tape from work and taped polythene sheet down in his dining room while he decorated. Think it was tape used to join roofing felt or something. Tried everything under the sun on 3 seperate visits and managed 99% removal.

[Ben Lugg]

Some great tips
Thanks people
Ben

[Peter Sweeney]

the theory is all fine but tread very carefully, duct tape residue is very difficult to remove without heavy duty solvents and that could get you into real trouble on a carpet like this

[Derek_Walker]

White spirit for me, but whatever you decide to use make sure it's from a cloth and not directly applied to the surface.

[Paul Moss]

Tiles can have bitumen backs but not capets.

[Tadgh O Shea]

Ask your janitorial supplier for an adhesive label remover based on micelles technology, spray it onto a microfiber cloth and proceed to wipe the duct tape residue in circular motions, after about one minute you will see the residue dissolve completely, then take a second microfiber cloth damp with water to rinse the patch. this method is very safe and will not damage the carpet backing or underlay.