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Stain removal. I'm stumped with this one.

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BeBopTalulah · 05/11/2016 18:24

How can I removed bathroom sealant from the arse of DH's expensive, synthetic Rab walking trousers?

They're done aren't they? Anything harsh is going to ruin them.... Should I LTB?

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RockinHippy · 05/11/2016 18:45

Definitely LTB - I mean, what on earth was he doing with a sealant gun near his arseShock I wouldnt trust him if I where youGrin

Seriously though, if they look like they are done anyway, then you have nothing to loose by trying the following...

I had some of that insulating foam on a silk top last week cos I'm clumsy like that , its much stickier & hard to get off anything than sealant is. I got it off with Bar Keepers Friend, Sticky Stuff Remover figured I had nothing to lose, know its good stuff as I've used it for other things & it worked Smile

BeBopTalulah · 05/11/2016 18:49

I know I'm being incredibly unreasonable. What else would you wear to re-tile the bathroom but the most expensive dark coloured trousers you own?

I have found Bar Keeper's friend online and I am purchasing as we speak. The stain has dried now, so no harm in waiting a few days for it to arrive.

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RockinHippy · 05/11/2016 18:58

I know I'm being incredibly unreasonable. What else would you wear to re-tile the bathroom but the most expensive dark coloured trousers you own?

I would live to be able to roll my eyes & laugh at the stupidity if that, but as I started faffing around with an art project, whilst dressed up to go out & wearing a favourite turquoise silk blouse. Managing to squirt insulating foam & somehow flip a big chunk onto my sleeve - I can'tBlush

Good luck, I hope it works

JsOtherHalf · 05/11/2016 22:33

I find stain slayer removes most stains:
www.dr-beckmann.co.uk/cleaning-tips/stepbystep/how-to-use-dr-beckmann-stain-slayer/

blowmybarnacles · 05/11/2016 22:36

Mmm. Sealant might be a bit like glue? I got copydex all over my favourite hand knitted wool cardigan and it had hardened. I used a pencil eraser to rub it off....it took a long tine but it worked. Worth a go?

llangennith · 05/11/2016 22:47

Sticky Stuff Remover is good for most yuck. John Lewis sells it.

BeBopTalulah · 06/11/2016 08:25

Thank you all! Hopefully you have saved the day Grin

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RockinHippy · 06/11/2016 19:27

Just realised I said "Sticky Suff Remover" was made by Bar Keepers Friend Blush - I bought a new bottle in town earlier & it isn't, it's made by "De-Solv-it" it does say on the label it removes sealant though

Bar Keepers Friend is a range of cleaners, which are great for general cleaning, tiles, stainless steel, etc

Hoping you got the sticky stuff Blush

TollgateDebs · 07/11/2016 20:52

A long shot, but would putting it in the freezer cause it to go brittle and break off?

e1y1 · 08/11/2016 06:11

THIS may help. It does say if the stain has dried, put the item in the freezer as the first method to try.

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