Rust mark on a carpet

mrs_overall | 16:52 Mon 16th Jul 2007 | Home & Garden

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One of the junior Overalls has gone on holiday and I decided to take my life in my hands and clear out the slum he calls his bedroom. Under the bed I found an old can of WD40 (don't ask!) which has gone rusty and left a horrid mark on the cream carpet. I've tried 1001 carpet cleaner but it won't shift the rust. Any ideas please?

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B00

First of all, I'd like to congratulate you. You're a very brave woman indeed venturing into a teens (I presume he is?) room!

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Recommends....Rust - Put lemon juice on the mark, leave for a minute then rinse off with water, repeat if necessary. If this is unsuccessful professional cleaning will normally remove rust.

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Thanks for that BOO. I have to admit it WAS a traumatic experience doing his room (yes, he is a teen) but I have recovered so many "lost" items of crockery, cutlery as well as clothing, tools & aftershave "borrowed" from his dad and loads of "missing" CD's. When he gets back from his hols the shock will probably kill him. I managed to remove the pizza & cola stains from the carpet but the rust was stubborn.
I think I'll buy him a tent for Xmas and he can go live in that!