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How do I get poo stains off my carpet?

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Brangelina · 05/12/2007 12:32

My cat had a Klingon moment the other day and used my carpet to get the offending bauble off. I now have a slid mark across the carpet which, despite the artistic talents of my wonderful pet, I don't want to keep for posterity.

What should I use to get it off? Is there anything non toxic/non Cillit Bang variety that I can use? I have a small child and would prefer not to have nasty chemicals lying around if at all possibile.

TIA

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Louandben · 05/12/2007 12:37

Yuk. Have you tried a baby wipe as first attempt? They can work magic. Failing that, 1001 carpet stain remover may be your only option, with lots of rinsing....I am no expert with the amazing home remedies for such things though, surely someone out there has some recipe for baking soda and lemonade or something that would do it with less chemicals!

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Brangelina · 05/12/2007 12:41

Lol, tried the bicarb and water option already but it didn't do much good. Looks like I'm going to have to buy some nasty carpet stain remover, doesn't it?

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bethoo · 05/12/2007 12:42

i use fairy liquid to clean my carpet sometimes or have yuo tried diluted dettol as that would help kill the nasty bacteria too? i have two dogs who sometimes have accidents so i know how you feel! do not know if that helps!

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Brangelina · 05/12/2007 13:14

I must admit I was worried about what dettol would do to my carpet. I'll try the fairy liquid and maybe mix that with something antibacterial and fresh smelling. Hopefully that'll work.

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loler · 05/12/2007 13:23

Simple solution stain and odor (spelt right must be american!) from pets at home is fantastic. Says on back safe to use around children and pets.

Seems to get out everything, have used on cat pee, ds sick and dog poo (kids and pets who would have them!) - it has got all marks out of cream carpet (not my choice!) and smells quite nice.

loler · 05/12/2007 13:28

Its this one. although have just bought a new one and they've chanced the packaging

DumbledoreWithBoughsOfHolly · 05/12/2007 13:29

I always used baby wipes when I had poo stains (both from cat and from non-potty trained ds3) They work pretty well on the whole.

Flier · 05/12/2007 13:31

dd pooed on my bedroom carpet when she was younger and I have never been able to get it completely away! will be watching this thread with interest.

stockingfiller · 05/12/2007 13:32

1001 it smells ran but it works our new dog had accident on carpet (wool) and it left marks and the 1001 has got ris of the marks tbh whilst it was damp dd(18mo) was kept away from area anyway, perhaps use cleaner then take baby for walk to shops/park/friends etc

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